Poland Orders 210 AH-64E Apache Helicopter Engines

Poland has signed an agreement with General Electric (GE) for the supply of 210 T700 engines to power its AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopter fleet.

This partnership includes the certification of Poland's Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze (WZ-1) aircraft factory for the maintenance and repair of T700 engines, as well as CT7 engines used in Leonardo AW149 and AW101 helicopters.

The deal also involves training programs overseen by the Military Technical Academy in Warsaw, which will equip technicians and WZ-1 specialists with skills for maintaining and servicing the engines. This initiative is expected to boost Poland's long-term self-reliance in military aviation support.

The agreement sets the stage for potential future collaboration on other engine systems such as the F110, F414, and F404, which are integral to modern combat aircraft such as the F-15, F-16, F/A-18, and others. Details about the value and timeline of the deal were not disclosed.

This engine deal follows Poland’s recent $10 billion contract to acquire 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters, which will make it the second-largest operator of the platform globally, after the United States. Deliveries of the AH-64Es are set to begin in 2028 and conclude by 2032. While awaiting delivery, Poland has leased eight AH-64D helicopters from the United States to prepare its forces for the platform’s integration.

The Apache Guardian attack helicopter features T700-GE-701D engines, composite rotor blades, and a sophisticated flight control system capable of coordinating unmanned aerial vehicles. The helicopter will be equipped with latest targeting systems and weaponry, including the AN/APG-78 Longbow radar, AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles, and other precision-guided munitions.