Poland is advancing its push for defence self-reliance with plans to localize production of advanced air defence missiles, following an agreement to establish a Common Anti-Air Modular Missile – Extended Range (CAMM-ER) manufacturing and service facility in Zielonka.
The deal предусматривает the construction of a new production hub at Military Electronic Works, a subsidiary of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), as part of Warsaw’s broader effort to strengthen its domestic defence industry. The facility will support assembly, maintenance, and eventually full-scale production of CAMM-ER medium-range missiles, a critical element of Poland’s NAREW air defence program.
The project, backed by an investment of 129.4 million Polish złoty ($34.6 million), will include a dedicated production hall, secure storage infrastructure, and enhanced logistics capabilities. Construction is expected to be completed by 2028.
Once operational, the facility will help supply over 1,000 missiles for 23 NAREW batteries, significantly enhancing Poland’s air and missile defence capacity. The initiative also includes technology transfer from MBDA, enabling local expertise in component manufacturing, final assembly, and system testing.
Poland’s move is part of a broader expansion of its defence industrial base. In September 2025, PGZ partnered with BAE Systems to establish a 155mm artillery shell production plant capable of producing up to 180,000 rounds annually under NATO standards. In August 2025, L3Harris Technologies began manufacturing electro-optical/infrared sensor systems in Katowice to support ISR operations. Earlier, in June 2024, Leonardo launched an AW149 helicopter production line at its PZL-Świdnik facility, further strengthening Poland’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
