This contract will be implemented by a consortium of companies led by Huta Stalowa Wola, famous, among others, for the production of Krab gun howitzers. As part of the contract, three rocket artillery squadrons based on Langust launchers will receive command vehicles, ammunition vehicles and repair vehicles.
Contract worth over PLN 1 billion. But that's not all
The value of the order is over PLN 1 billion. The contract provides for deliveries in 2027-28. Additionally, as part of the contract, the Topaz communication system will be modified in all units already delivered to army Langust launchers. The modification is to be based on application the latest means of communication, computers and software for cooperation with newly acquired command vehicles.
– This is an important day for the Polish Army, for our security and an important day for the economy. Security and economy are my priority. I am very glad that PGZ and Huta Stalowa Wola are implementing this contract – said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Minister of National Defense.
Kosiniak-Kamysz: We are working on a law that will allow us to build ammunition factories
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that security and economy are a “system of communicating vessels”. – We are working to adopt a law that will allow the construction of ammunition factories in Poland – added the head of the Ministry of National Defense. Langusta launchers were introduced Polish army in 2017. This is a mobile weapon that allows you to engage targets up to 40 kilometers away. Krab gun howitzers also have similar properties, which prove useful in combat on the Ukrainian front as part of the assistance provided by the Polish government handed over to Kiev after the Russian attack.