Poland's defense industry scores another export success in the European market. France and Germany have officially expressed interest in acquiring the portable Piorun anti-aircraft missile systems produced by Mesko plants. This equipment, tested in combat conditions, is intended not only to replenish the national stockpiles of both powers but also as key military support for Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression, including countering drones and helicopters.

French Interest in Piorun Systems

The government in Paris has expressed serious interest in purchasing Polish missile systems, using the EU funding mechanism SAFE.

German Purchase Declaration

Deputy Minister Cezary Tomczyk confirmed that Germany plans to acquire the Polish anti-aircraft protection system as part of modernizing its own forces.

Support for Ukraine

Part of the purchased systems is intended to go to the front in Ukraine to effectively combat Russian drones and the occupier's helicopters.

Polish anti-aircraft weapons are becoming the new standard in short-range defense on the old continent. According to sources close to defense ministries, France has joined the elite group of countries intending to acquire Polish Piorun systems. Paris expresses serious interest in this technology, which is a signal of unprecedented recognition for Polish technical ingenuity by a country with one of the most powerful defense industries in the world. This decision follows declarations from Berlin, where Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk confirmed the desire to purchase the systems by Germany. Since the 1990s, Poland's defense industry has been developing missile systems based on Grom technology, which gained worldwide recognition after operational successes in Georgia in 2008, laying the foundation for the modern Piorun system.Government plans assume that part of the purchased equipment could go directly to Ukraine. The use of Piorun missiles in real conflict conditions has confirmed their exceptional effectiveness in destroying targets such as cruise missiles or drones, attracting the attention of further European Union countries. France plans to finance this purchase using mechanisms of the EU's SAFE program, further highlighting the communal nature of strengthening the eastern flank. These systems are valued primarily for their guidance precision, resistance to electronic interference, and ability to operate in all weather conditions, both day and night. „Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk spoke last Friday about Germany's desire to make the purchase.” — Cezary TomczykExperts emphasize that interest from major players like Paris and Berlin definitively changes the position of the Polish manufacturer, the company Mesko. The ongoing modernization of the systems has achieved an engagement altitude from 10 to 4000 meters, making it one of the most formidable very short-range defense tools. These contracts could bring not only tangible financial benefits to the Polish economy but also strengthen Poland's position as a technological leader in the region.

Mentioned People

  • Cezary Tomczyk — Polish politician, deputy minister of national defense, who informed about Germany's interest in purchasing Piorun systems.