Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. and Anduril Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and produce autonomous air systems for the Polish Armed Forces, the companies said. The work includes a Polish variant of Anduril’s Barracuda 500M cruise missile and a family of modular autonomous air vehicles.
Under the agreement PGZ and Anduril will integrate sovereign Polish suppliers from across the PGZ group into the Barracuda production line. The firms say the arrangement aims to localize manufacturing, expand Poland’s industrial base and scale production for rapid response to missile threats. The partners also expect the cooperation to support research and development and technology transfer.
The Barracuda family is described by Anduril as a modular autonomous cruise missile that can be configured with different payloads and targeting modes for mass production. PGZ and Anduril note that any transfer of this technology and production activity will require approval from U.S. and Polish authorities and that they will coordinate with both governments to meet trade compliance requirements.
The release includes two company statements in full:
“Today’s agreement is another step towards the development of the Polish defense industry. By combining PGZ’s industrial potential with Anduril’s experience in autonomous systems, we can introduce to our market a solution that meets the requirements of armed forces. This agreement paves the way for technology transfer, joint R&D and equipment development, which will strengthen the security of not only Poland but also the entire eastern flank of NATO. Through its partnership with Anduril, PGZ is opening up to new areas of activity, related to cruise missiles and rocket technology.,” said Adam Leszkiewicz, CEO of PGZ S.A.
“Poland is a key strategic partner for Anduril. Working with PGZ to localize production of the Barracuda demonstrates how allied industry and sovereign suppliers can deliver rapidly scalable, affordable capability to deter aggression,” said Brian Moran, VP Anduril Europe.
The companies framed the agreement as an industrial partnership rather than a finalized export or procurement contract. Next steps outlined in the memorandum include joint development work, supplier integration and seeking required government approvals.