BAE Systems and
PGZ Group have signed an agreement to explore cooperation on a range of strategic business interests. The two leading defence businesses will look to work together more closely to support security requirements and economic growth in Poland, the UK and the wider European market, as well as to target appropriate global export opportunities.
The agreement covers a wide range of potential collaboration opportunities across defence domains -land, air, sea, cyber and space — building on existing joint efforts to produce 155mm ammunition in Poland for its military Both companies will also share expertise to drive corporate growth and business improvement.
David Williams, managing director of Europe at BAE Systems, said: “This agreement will allow us to build on our longstanding presence in Poland and work with PGZ to help advance the nation’s security and economic objectives. We will collaborate to look at ways to help accelerate the pace of change in vital areas of mutual interest and support the country’s industrial base. The intent of this work is to bolster the already strong cooperation between our two companies and continue to find efficient ways to deliver for Poland, the UK and NATO.”
Adam Leszkiewicz, president of the management board of PGZ SA, said: “BAE Systems is our partner, with whom we have established technological cooperation in the production of 155mm ammunition. The aim of the agreement is to expand this cooperation into further areas that will strengthen our position in both domestic and international markets.
“Together, we will explore new projects, including the areas of land, counter UAV and autonomous systems. We want to build a strong partnership and benefit from the extensive experience that BAE Systems brings. At PGZ Group, we strive to systematically strengthen our capabilities through partnerships with the world's largest defence companies and BAE Systems is such an example.”
This agreement builds on the existing work between the two companies to produce 155mm ammunition in Poland to meet the requirements of its military.