Lockheed Martin has partnered with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1 S.A. (WZL-1), one of Europe’s leading aerospace companies, to support the Polish Armed Forces’ AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet. The Polish Ministry of National Defence signed a contract for the acquisition of 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters in 2024.
Followinga contract award for Generation 4 Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (Gen 4 TADS/PNVS) systems, the partnership between Lockheed Martin and WZL-1 establishes a Special Repair Activity for Apache sensors. WZL-1 will maintain and repair Gen 4 TADS/PNVS and LONGBOW® Fire Control Radar systems from a new facility in Łódź. The initiative marks another milestone in Lockheed Martin’s commitment to supporting the Polish Armed Forces and strengthening the allied defense industrial base.
“Lockheed Martin is honored to deepen our long-standing partnership with Poland, delivering advanced sensor and sustainment capabilities that strengthen the nation’s security and its vital role within NATO,” said Stacy Kubicek, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Sensors and Global Sustainment. “By working hand-in-hand with Poland’s defense industry, we’re supporting both Poland’s industrial base and fortifying the U.S. defense ecosystem.”
“The conclusion of our executive offset agreements, enabling the implementation and execution of the transaction for Poland’s acquisition of 96 AH-64E combat helicopters, will allow for the establishment of an Industrial Service Center for Apache Helicopters in Poland, based on the specialized entity WZL-1 S.A. in Łódź and Dęblin. These capabilities will ensure the maintenance of a high level of operational availability of Apache helicopters in the Polish Armed Forces, which will translate into the security of our state” highlighted Jacek A. Goszczyński, PhD. Eng., CEO of Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1 S.A. (WZL-1).
