Poland to Speed Up Production of NATO-Standard Shells
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Poland
12.09.2025
"We will have the most advanced technology, which will allow us to radically increase the production of 155 mm shells," said Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a visit to Dezamet S.A. Metal Works. Ammunition of this caliber is of key importance in the Russia-Ukraine war, where it is being used on a massive scale. The Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and the British defense company BAE Systems have signed an agreement that will provide Poland's arms industry with the technology to rapidly produce this highly sought-after ammunition worldwide.
Innovation in Poland's Defense Industry
Modern 155 mm ammunition plays a fundamental role in the Russia-Ukraine war. It is also the backbone of NATO artillery. The Polish military uses it, among others, for its "Krab" self-propelled howitzers.
"We know the importance of 155 mm shells in today's theater of war. Ukraine has shown how critical this ammunition is," stressed Prime Minister Tusk at Dezamet.
The agreement between PGZ and BAE Systems will allow Poland to significantly boost and accelerate production of 155 mm ammunition.
"Within two years, Poland will reach a production level of around 130,000 shells per year," the Prime Minister announced.
The government has allocated PLN 1.3 billion for investments in the Dezamet plant in Nowa Dęba. Thanks to the deal with BAE Systems, Poland will become a sovereign producer of this ammunition.
"Today's support in the form of British technology, as well as earlier actions under the EU-financed ASAP program, prepare our defense companies to expand their capabilities. [...] We will have this technology for the long term," said Tusk.
He added that Poland will also be able to export possible surpluses of 155 mm ammunition.
Polish-British Defense Cooperation
The contract between PGZ and BAE Systems is only part of the cooperation between Poland and the UK.
"We will also discuss direct support from the UK. Yesterday, I received another message from Prime Minister Starmer about greater military engagement in supporting Poland. And this on an urgent basis, which means strengthening our country's defense capabilities in these critical days," said Tusk.
He added that Russia's provocation in Polish skies on September 10 was neither an accident nor a mistake.
"That is why the full mobilization of NATO, as well as the strengthening of our technological capabilities in cooperation with our closest allies—and the UK is one of them—gives us a sense of security," the Prime Minister underlined.
He also recalled that Poland is now awaiting defense funds from the EU's SAFE program, of which it will be the largest beneficiary. On very favorable financial terms, Poland is to receive €43.7 billion.
Fighting Disinformation
Recently, more and more false information has been circulating about the violation of Polish airspace. The Prime Minister again stressed the importance of relying on reliable and verified information.
"We expect further disinformation efforts aimed at shifting responsibility away from Russia for what happened on September 10. Poland, its services, and its military have sufficient information about who is responsible for the drone attack on Poland. We will not be swayed by manipulation and disinformation from Russia," said Tusk.
One of the tools in the fight against disinformation is Polish Television (TVP). Every day it broadcasts programs debunking false narratives.
The Prime Minister also appealed for people to rely only on verified data confirmed by Polish institutions—the military, security services, and public media.
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