Poland Emerges as a Leader in the European Arms Market

The Polish Armaments Group PGZ (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa) has announced that it has become a leader in the production of military ammunition in Europe. This declaration was made by the company's head, Sebastian Hvalek, as reported by Polskie Radio.

"I am convinced that we not only have the chance to become a leader in the European arms market, but we already are one. This is confirmed, for example, by the March visit to Poland by EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, who visited EU countries that produce ammunition," he noted.

Breton's visit followed the EU's decision to provide Ukraine with 1 million 155-millimeter artillery shells to aid Kyiv in its struggle against Russian incursions, Hvalek pointed out.

According to the head of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, the EU Commissioner emphasized that Poland possesses one of the largest industrial capacities and plays a pivotal role in fulfilling the European Union's orders for military supplies.

In June, PGZ secured a contract with the Polish Ministry of Defense for the supply of one million sets of artillery shells. Hvalek estimates that this agreement could be considered a significant advancement.

He emphasized that PGZ has been actively expanding its manufacturing capabilities for over three years.

In spring, European Union member states pledged to increase the supply of artillery ammunition to Ukraine, given the Ukrainian forces' shortage of necessary munitions.

These countries agreed on a plan worth two billion euros, which encompassed supplying ammunition from their stockpiles and initiating joint orders for munitions production. The primary objective was to provide Ukraine with a million units of military ammunition within 12 months.

Recalling, on August 15, a military parade took place in Warsaw to commemorate the Polish Armed Forces Day. This was the first military parade since 2019 and the largest in the past 30 years. Approximately 2,000 servicemen, 200 pieces of military equipment, and nearly a hundred aircraft participated. The parade featured not only members of the Polish Armed Forces but also servicemen from the USA, the UK, Romania, and Croatia. The event showcased anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems like the Patriot, as well as aircraft including F-16 and FA-50 fighters, and the F-35 aircraft from the US Air Force.