Poland Signs $323M Contract for Vehicles Supporting WR-40 Langusta Rocket Launchers

Poland has signed a 1.3 billion zloty ($323 million) contract to procure domestically produced support vehicles for the WR-40 Langusta multiple rocket launchers.

The deal, involving the Armaments Agency and a consortium led by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA and Huta Stalowa Wola SA, aims to boost the operational capabilities of the WR-40 systems by delivering essential vehicles for command, staff, ammunition transport, and repairs. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that this initiative aligns with the Polish government’s focus on security and economic investment in local defense industries.

The contract, signed on November 8, includes a timeline for vehicle delivery by 2028, though the exact number remains confidential. Under the agreement, the vehicles will be equipped with the Polish ZZKO TOPAZ command-and-control system, featuring advanced software, communication tools, and modernized computer systems. The package also includes logistical and training support and a planned upgrade to existing WR-40 launchers to ensure compatibility with the new vehicles.

The contract reflects Poland’s increased defense spending, expected to reach 4.1% of its GDP in 2024, the highest among NATO members, with plans to raise it further to 4.7% in 2025. This order also aligns with the government’s long-term goals, which include submitting legislation to establish an ammunition factory in Poland, a move aiming to strengthen domestic production and defense self-sufficiency.

Additionally, the Defence Ministry is engaged in ongoing negotiations with Korea's Hyundai Rotem and the Polish Armaments Group regarding the production of K2 tanks in Poland, focusing on localization and cost. Discussions are also in place to procure additional Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) for the Polish Armed Forces, supported by a secured budget allocation for 2024.