Leonardo, a global leader in aerospace, defence, and security, has shown a strong commitment to Poland through strategic partnerships and investments in the country’s defence capabilities, further confirmed with the latest key milestone achieved today. Today PZL-Świdnik, the Polish company fully owned by Leonardo, celebrated the opening of the production line for the AW149 helicopters of the Polish Armed Forces and the launch of the new, localized manufacturing activities, fulfilling its commitment to the new helicopter program.

The company’s dedication to technology transfer and local production has contributed to growth in the country’s skills base, and this has enabled new technologies to be delivered quickly to the customer, ensuring the Polish Armed Forces are equipped to meet challenges in the battlespace with the latest-generation multirole AW149 military helicopter. The official opening ceremony took place in the presence of representatives and dignitaries from national and local institutions, Leonardo, PZL- Świdnik, and partner companies. This achievement marks a new technological era for both PZL-Świdnik plants along with the national supply chain and military service.