WARSAW, March 27 (Reuters) - Poland's state-owned defence company PGZ will partner with Estonia's Frankenburg Technologies to manufacture ultra‑short‑range air defence systems in Poland, PGZ said on
PGZ, Frankenburg Launch Polish Plant for Anti-Drone Defence Systems
PGZ and Frankenburg Technologies Partner to Boost European Anti-Drone Capabilities
WARSAW, March 27 (Reuters) - Poland's state-owned defence company PGZ will partner with Estonia's Frankenburg Technologies to manufacture ultra‑short‑range air defence systems in Poland, PGZ said on Friday, as part of efforts to expand Europe's capabilities against drones.
Plant Construction and Production Capacity
The companies will build a plant with an annual capacity to produce up to 10,000 MARK I missiles that they are developing to counter unmanned aerial vehicles.
Strategic Importance of the Project
"This is a significant development because, given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and in Ukraine, Poland will have the capability to produce low-cost missiles capable of countering slow-flying drones," PGZ board member Marcin Idzik told a news conference.
Next-Generation Defence Systems
The agreement also sets out a framework for developing the next‑generation MARK II interceptor, which is expected to extend MARK I's effective range to 5-8 km (3-5 miles).
Industry Perspectives and Future Outlook
Frankenburg Technologies' CEO Kusti Salm said that the defence sector must operate on an industrial scale if it is to counter "the Russian threat in this part of the world, which every one of you feels every day."
Undisclosed Details
The companies did not disclose the planned investment, specific plant location or expected production start date.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Barbara Erling, editing by Andrei Khalip)
