KIELCE, Poland - Boeing and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a broad-based agreement outlining areas where the two companies might collaborate in support of the Technical Modernization Plan of the Polish armed forces.

Boeing will access talent and innovation within the Polish defense industry, while cooperating with PGZ companies in advancing their business goals. Together, they will explore opportunities to support, sustain, and upgrade defense systems; integrate unique Polish systems on Boeing platforms; strengthen manufacturing capabilities; incorporate PGZ companies in Boeing's supply chain; pursue joint research and development; and advance defense industrial capabilities.

"PGZ member companies are diverse and have the potential to play an even larger role in the international aerospace and defense industry. The collaboration opportunities available through Boeing's expansive military, commercial, security, and space portfolios can turn potential into reality for PGZ," said Jeff Kohler, Boeing vice president of International Business Development for Defense, Space & Security.

"Since its establishment, PGZ's priority has been to make its business activity as international as possible. We find it particularly important to conclude such agreements with foreign partners that, on one hand, are going to support the execution of the Technical Modernization Plan of the Polish armed forces and, on the other hand, are going to incorporate PGZ companies in international supply chains," said Wojciech Dabrowski, President of the Management Board of PGZ. "I am convinced that cooperation between PGZ and Boeing will be fruitful for both parties. This is an opportunity for PGZ companies to achieve innovation growth and enter new business areas."

One of the first Boeing platforms that provides potential for Polish industry collaboration is the AH-64E, which is a candidate for Poland's Kruk attack helicopter requirement. Boeing and its AH-64E industry team, which includes General Electric, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Longbow Ltd, recently participated in a two-day workshop with 10 PGZ companies to forge partnerships as part of the Kruk program. Boeing and its industry partners will continue to work with PGZ companies to identify opportunities across other military and commercial platforms and systems.

PGZ is the parent firm of more than 30 companies in the defense, shipyard, and new technologies sectors.

Source: Boeing