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  • Poland Obtains US Approval to Buy Raytheon Patriot Missile Systems - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Poland Obtains US Approval to Buy Raytheon Patriot Missile Systems

    Poland and the U.S. have signed a memorandum that will allow Poland to buy Raytheon-made Patriot missile defense systems, Reuters reported Thursday. Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz said in a news conference that the U.S. government agreed to sell Patriot missiles in the latest configuration. The announcement coincides with President Donald Trump’s visit to Warsaw where […] More

  • Report: Poland to Buy 2 Black Hawks, 14 Other Helicopters in 2017 - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Report: Poland to Buy 2 Black Hawks, 14 Other Helicopters in 2017

    Poland plans to acquire 16 new helicopters in 2017, including two Sikorsky-made Black Hawk aircraft, to replace the country’s Mil Mi-8, Mi-14 and Mi-17 fleet, Defense News reported Friday. Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz said the Black Hawks could be delivered in March and the next 14 helicopters will be chosen among offers from Lockheed Martin, Leonardo and Airbus, Jaroslaw […] More

  • Reports: Poland Eyes S-70i, AW149 Military Transport Helicopters - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Reports: Poland Eyes S-70i, AW149 Military Transport Helicopters

    Poland is considering whether to buy Sikorsky-built S-70i Black Hawk helicopters through the aircraft manufacturer’s locally-based subsidiary PZL Mielec, Flightglobal reported Monday. Bartosz Glowacki writes Antoni Macierewicz, Poland’s defense minister, said that he met with Mielec’s chief executive and the government looks to finalize a procurement deal by the end of the year. Macierewicz added the acquisition will be open to all interested manufacturers […] More