Polish state-owned defense concern PGZ is planning to increase production of artillery shells fivefold, to 150,000-180,000 units. This was announced by the country’s Minister of State Assets, Jakub Jaworowski, in an interview with the Financial Times.
According to him, Poland will increase production of howitzer shells fivefold, amid attempts to reduce dependence on imported weapons and protect itself from the Russian threat in the east.
“Our short-term goal is to significantly increase production of this type of weapon and become independent from foreign suppliers, creating a sustainable basis for national autonomy,” Jaworowski said.
According to him, PGZ will receive $663 million in funding in the coming days to increase production of shells, the shortage of which is one of the most tangible problems for Poland’s defense. The investment of additional funds will increase the volume of 155 mm shells and 120 mm tank shells produced.
PGZ produces 30,000 large-caliber shells per year, and plans to increase this figure to 150,000-180,000 within three years.
The FT notes that Poland spends the most on defense among NATO countries: 4.7% of GDP should be spent on these military needs in 2025. However, most of the funds have so far gone to foreign suppliers, mainly the United States and South Korea. Now the Polish government is trying to focus its efforts on supporting the national manufacturer. The publication explains that this aspiration is in line with Europe’s policy of reducing Europe’s dependence on the United States and other foreign suppliers in the defense sector.
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