Ukraine, Poland Sign Defense Deal on Ammunition, Vehicles, Artillery, Air Defense

Ukraine’s Ukroboronprom and Poland’s PGZ have signed an agreement to cooperate on ammunition, armored vehicles, artillery, air defense, and financial mechanisms under European defense programs.

The memorandum was signed in Kyiv by representatives of both defense firms, witnessed by Ukraine’s Minister for Strategic Industries, Herman Smetanin, and Poland’s State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, Cezary Tomczyk. Smetanin emphasized Poland’s role as a key partner, highlighting the urgent need for explosives and deeper industrial collaboration amid ongoing military challenges.

Since 2022, Poland has been a significant supplier of military aid to Ukraine, including tanks, armored vehicles, fighter jets, and air defense systems. The new agreement builds on existing joint projects, such as the overhaul of T-64 tanks and joint ammunition production at Poland’s Bumar-Labędy plant.

During a recent Polish delegation visit to Kyiv, two additional defense agreements were signed. One was between PGZ and Ukroboronprom, formalizing industrial collaboration under government oversight. The other involved Poland’s Military Institute of Armament Technology (WITU) and Ukraine’s National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries (NAUDI), focusing on joint weapons research and development. Poland’s Ministry of Defense stated that the combined industrial and research potential of both countries could improve military capabilities.

PGZ, comprising over 50 defense companies, is responsible for various weapons systems, including the Pilica anti-aircraft system, Piorun portable air defense system, Rosomak armored personnel carrier, Rak self-propelled mortar, and Grot C16 assault rifles.