We’ve signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 1 (WZL 1) to explore the development of a joint sustainment and support centre for the Polish Armed Forces’ helicopter fleet, alongside a technical training centre designed to enhance operational readiness and long-term capability.
The announcement follows the Strategic Cooperation Agreement signed earlier this month at MSPO in Kielce between Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA and Babcock to expand collaboration across sea and air domains.
Together with WZL 1, an operating company which is part of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA, we’ll work to develop a solution that will ensure that the Polish industry can independently maintain and support modern helicopters, while also training technical personnel to the highest standards.
Pierre Basquin, CEO of Babcock’s Aviation Sector, said: “A fully prepared and ready to deploy helicopter fleet, plays a central role in Poland’s national and international security and together with WZL 1 we will deliver operational excellence and offer a competitive solution that will support Poland’s growing defence capabilities.
“This partnership marks a significant step forward in strengthening Poland’s defence autonomy and we are proud to work with WZL 1 on this exciting opportunity.”
We’re proud to be building on our established presence in Poland where we operate as Babcock Polska from Gdynia and Warsaw, working closely with the PGZ-Miecznik consortium as the platform design provider and technology partner for Poland’s Miecznik shipbuilding programme.