Poland's state-run defense group PGZ and U.S. defense firm Anduril Industries will assemble and later produce Barracuda-500M cruise missiles at PGZ's Military Aviation Works No. 2 in Bydgoszcz, according to a report. The partnership aims to increase local and European component sourcing over time.
Poland's state-owned defense conglomerate PGZ and U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries have announced a partnership to assemble and eventually produce Barracuda-500M cruise missiles at PGZ's Military Aviation Works No. 2 in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The initial phase will involve assembly of the missiles, with plans to transition to full production and increase the share of locally sourced European components over time. The Barracuda-500M is a long-range cruise missile designed for precision strikes.
Anduril, a $61 billion defense-tech firm, is also reportedly planning to establish a full manufacturing plant in Israel, courting former Israeli Air Force commander Amikam Norkin to lead the operation. The Poland deal is part of Anduril's broader expansion into European defense production, alongside partnerships with other NATO allies. The arrangement strengthens Poland's domestic defense industrial base and aligns with Warsaw's push to reduce reliance on foreign arms suppliers.
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