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Poland Leads in Military Equipment Production

Poland - Ministry of National Defence

03.09.2025

"Poland will no longer be a big piggy bank for foreign companies," declared Prime Minister Donald Tusk during his visit to the 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce. This is one of the most important events in Europe and worldwide, attracting the largest companies and institutions related to military armament. As the head of government emphasized, Poland's goal is to strengthen its own production capacities and, consequently, achieve maximum self-sufficiency in terms of national defense. In Kielce, multibillion contracts are being signed for equipment for the Polish Armed Forces.

Poland's Potential on Display at the Kielce Fair

The International Defence Industry Exhibition serves to present the latest world-class military equipment. Polish-made armaments play an increasingly large role at the event.

"Anyone who has visited the Kielce fair knows how great the potential of Polish companies is in strengthening security and our defense capabilities," said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Kielce.

He stressed that the most important task of the government is to maximize Poland's participation in all projects related to equipping the army.

"Poland will no longer be just a huge piggy bank for foreign companies and allied states when it comes to spending money on armaments, defense, and security infrastructure," the Prime Minister declared.

The goal is to strengthen Poland's own production capacities related to military equipment in order to maximize the country's ability to independently defend itself.

To this end, the government is steadily increasing defense spending. In 2026, expenditures will reach a record PLN 200.1 billion - PLN 13.5 billion more than in 2025. This means that next year, funding for the Polish military will amount to 4.81% of GDP.

Poland as a Military Equipment Exporter

Increasingly, Poland is ceasing to be merely an importer of foreign armaments and is becoming a serious exporter of military equipment, fully compatible with NATO systems.

"Poland is beginning to emerge as a leader when it comes to technology and technical thought in the most advanced systems," stressed the Prime Minister.

Over the past year, Poland has nearly doubled its exports of equipment and technologies produced by Polish companies.

At MSPO, decisions are also being made to increase funding for the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), and through it for civilian and military research institutes as well as Polish state-owned and private companies.

"Thanks to this cooperation - including the signing of a PLN 2 billion loan agreement with PKO BP, potentially rising to PLN 12 billion in the future - we will build a system capable of absorbing tens of billions of euros, for example from the EU's SAFE program, but not only that," emphasized the Prime Minister.

Nearly 1,000 domestic companies have already applied to PGZ, declaring readiness to cooperate and to use Polish funds for domestic production.

"This is of great importance for us, because it is pro-development. [...] It is the effort of thousands of talented Poles - engineers, managers, and inventors," noted Donald Tusk.

He added that Poland has reasons to be proud of its military production. The Ukrainian army, which uses much of Poland's weaponry, confirms that it performs well in fighting Russia. Other countries are also interested in purchasing Polish military equipment.

During MSPO, the Prime Minister also announced that by mid-September a decision will be made on the choice of a partner who will provide Polish companies with technology for the production of 155 mm ammunition. Thanks to this, Poland will become a producer of this globally sought-after ammunition on a scale sufficient not only for the Polish army but also for export.

International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce

This is one of the most important events in Europe and worldwide, addressed to representatives of the defense industry, military decision-makers, and experts. This year, more than 800 companies from 35 countries are exhibiting at MSPO.

The strategic partner of MSPO is the Polish Armaments Group - one of the largest defense conglomerates in Europe. It encompasses dozens of industrial plants, service facilities, and research centers that are crucial for Poland's defense industry.

MSPO is not only a showcase for military equipment but also a venue for making important decisions for the Polish army. The Armament Agency, for example, signed a contract with PGZ for the purchase of 46 radars worth PLN 5.8 billion. Modern Polish equipment will protect Poland's airspace under the government's NAREW program. The Armament Agency also signed an agreement in Kielce with Fabryka Broni "Łucznik" in Radom for the supply of "GROT" carbines.