Helicopter Hub of Excellence
Helicopter Hub of Excellence
In 2010 we invested into Polish company PZL - Świdnik S.A., the only national player in the development and manufacturing of helicopters, with more than 60 years of experience and over 7,400 helicopters produced for more than 40 countries. Today about 2600 employees are working in PZL Swidnik.
Our solutions
M-346 AJT (advanced trainer aircraft)
With a fleet of 16 aircraft , Poland is the second largest foreign user of the advanced M-346 trainer aircraft produced by Leonardo. Poland's M-346 “Bieliki also been certified by the US Air Force for the training of fourth and fifth generation fighter pilots, an important milestone that has enabled Poland to train many of its students at home rather than abroad, while the long term suport model in cooperation with Polish defence industrial player WZL1 paves the way for M-346 to build polish figther pilots of the future thanks to the latest techcnologies. Maintaining all its training features, the M-346FA is an effective multi-role light combat aircraft to complement the line fighter fleet.
Security in Space
We contribute to the security of the nation through the use of data from COSMO-SkyMed satellites, with radar systems for air defence and coastal surveillance systems. In this regard, we also delivered ground infrastructure used by Polish MOD for COSMO-SkyMed data processing.
30 mm turrets
We have a longstanding collaboration with PGZ for the supply of the 30 mm Hitfist turret to the Polish Army. Several hundreds of these turrets are already mounted on Rosomak armoured personal carriers.
AW101 helicopters
Selected to equip the Polish Navy with Anti-submarine Warfare and CSAR capabilities, the AW101 is the most advanced and capable helicopter available today in the 16 tonne class and features a large cabin, over 1,300 km range, high cruise speed, all weather operating capability, high reliability and safety. The versatility of the AW101 platform permits customers to configure the helicopter for a wide range of primary and secondary roles.
76/62 mm naval gun
ORP Ślązak offshore patrol vessel equipped with 76/62 mm Super Rapid Oto Melara naval gun is an example of Leonardo longstanding cooperation with Polish Navy and trust given to our artillery products.
MU-90 torpedoes
Utilized by Polish Navy frigates and helicopters of naval air component, MU-90 advanced lightweight torpedoes are among the most modern anti-submarine armament being used in several nations in the World.
Long range surveillance
We are delighted for being able to deliver 3 RAT-31DL long range air surveillance radars to Poland under the umbrella NATO Security Investment Programme. This event was a crucial mark in the process of building Polish air defence system.