PGZ and Anduril Expand Missile Production in Poland

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ) and Anduril Industries have signed a cooperation agreement to establish localized production of the surface-launched Barracuda-500M cruise missile in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The collaboration supports defense manufacturing and industrial production for the Polish Armed Forces while expanding precision-strike manufacturing capacity within Europe.

Partner Roles and Industrial Context
The agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding signed in October and brings together PGZ's manufacturing capabilities with Anduril Industries' missile technology. PGZ subsidiary Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 2 (WZL-2) will manufacture the systems in Poland, while Anduril provides the missile design and production expertise.

The cooperation addresses the growing requirement for scalable, long-range precision weapons that can be manufactured efficiently and replenished rapidly. Establishing domestic production also supports the expansion of Poland's defense industrial base and strengthens regional manufacturing capacity for NATO members.

Technical Solution and Responsibilities
Under the agreement, WZL-2 and Anduril will produce several thousand Surface-Launched Barracuda-500M (SLB-500M) systems for the Polish Armed Forces. The production program includes phased localization of the supply chain, increasing the proportion of Polish and European components with the objective of developing a predominantly European-manufactured system compliant with the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) framework.

The SLB-500M is designed using a simplified production architecture, common manufacturing tooling, and a resilient supply chain to support higher production volumes. The system carries a 100-pound munition payload, has an operational range exceeding 500 nautical miles, and is designed to engage both land and maritime targets.

Deployment and Industrial Implementation
Production will take place at WZL-2 facilities in Bydgoszcz, a city with an established defense manufacturing sector, military infrastructure, and logistics workforce. The phased implementation includes expanding local supplier participation as manufacturing capabilities mature.

The facility will integrate existing industrial infrastructure with missile production processes, enabling localized assembly while supporting future component manufacturing within Poland and Europe.

Applications and Operational Benefits
The Barracuda-500M is intended for long-range precision engagement against strategic land and maritime targets. The system supports military operations requiring extended strike capability while emphasizing scalable production, supply chain resilience, and improved availability of precision munitions.

Localized manufacturing is also expected to simplify logistics, strengthen industrial resilience, and support long-term maintenance and future system integration within European defense programs.

Strategic Perspective
"The cooperation contract with Anduril Industries Inc. represents a breakthrough both for our national defence and for the Polish defence industry," said Adam Leszkiewicz, President of the Management Board.

"The future of deterrence belongs to nations that can produce advanced capabilities quickly, affordably, and in the quantities required to sustain and win a fight," said Brian Moran, Vice President for Europe at Anduril.

Edited by Sucithra Mani, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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