Poland secures preliminary US approval to produce Patriot missiles

Poland has received preliminary approval from the United States Department of State to begin domestic production of missiles for the Patriot air defence system, according to Deputy Defence Minister Cezary Tomczyk.

Speaking to RMF, Tomczyk said the initiative предусматривает establishing production at facilities belonging to Poland’s defence industry, enabling the country to expand its own manufacturing capacity in the arms sector.

He stressed that the move would represent a significant step toward strengthening Poland’s defence capabilities, particularly in the context of large-scale foreign procurement of military equipment and ongoing efforts to localise both production and maintenance.

Tomczyk also noted that the United States had previously approached the transfer of such technologies with caution. However, he indicated that Washington’s position may now be shifting, with preliminary consent already granted.

The project specifically concerns PAC-3 MSE missile interceptors, the most advanced missiles used in Patriot systems. Poland currently operates two Patriot batteries and is expecting the delivery of six additional units.

According to the report, the United States plans to increase production of these missiles to 2,000 units annually by the end of 2030, driven by rising demand and the depletion of stockpiles due to supplies to allies and military assistance to Ukraine.

In parallel, discussions are ongoing about expanding US-Polish defence cooperation to include the production of other weapon systems, such as missiles for HIMARS and AGM-114 Hellfire.

By Tamilla Hasanova