On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, PGZ S.A. and MESKO S.A. signed two strategic agreements with the French company EURENCO to acquire modular ammunition production technology and secure supplies of key raw materials necessary for their production.

 

The CEOs of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (Polish Armaments Group) Adam Leszkiewicz, EURENCO’s CEO Thierry Francou, and representatives of the MESKO S.A. management board signed an agreement enabling the establishment of a joint venture company to produce modular ammunition in Poland. The production capacity to be established through the initiative will meet the production needs of Factory No. 1 and Factory No. 2, which are part of PGZ’s ammunition cluster model of three 155 mm factories. It is anticipated that at least 600,000 modular ammunition units will be produced annually in Poland, with the possibility of acquiring additional ammunition from a foreign partner as needed.

 

- The cooperation between PGZ, MESKO, and EURENCO is an example of industrial partnership that truly strengthens the defense capabilities of Poland and Europe. Establishing the joint venture aligns with our concept of building three 155mm ammunition factories, allowing for production diversification and maximizing the expertise of individual plants. It is the first step towards building one of these factories for the production of multi-base powder – said Adam Leszkiewicz, President of the Management Board of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa.

 

- The creation of these joint ventures in Poland is a cornerstone of EURENCO current growth. During the last years, we have demonstrated our ability to act swiftly in setting up new production capacities, thereby contributing to the resilience of the industrial supply chain and ensuring the security of supply for our customers. By producing Artillery Modular Charges in Poland, with the highest standards of safety and performance, EURENCO contributes to the Poland Autonomy Strategy and fully connected with its mission as a key player in Defense in the service of the sovereignty – said Thierry Francou, CEO of EURENCO.

 

The second strategic document signed during the ceremony was a letter of intent to secure the supply of key raw materials necessary for the production of modular ammunition. Combined with previous agreements between PGZ and foreign partners, this ultimately gives the Polish side sovereignty over the production of complete 155 mm ammunition.

 

- This is a step not only towards greater autonomy for our arms industry, but also an expression of responsibility to the needs of the Polish Armed Forces and our NATO allies. We are consistently developing our technological and manufacturing competencies, becoming an increasingly important link in the European security system. EURENCO was selected after a lengthy process of selecting a technological partner for the production of gunpowder and modular charges – added Adam Leszkiewicz.

 

- Our collaboration with EURENCO has a long history and is going very well – they are a partner with whom we have a long-term relationship based on trust and the exchange of know-how. The signed agreement and the planned establishment of a joint venture are a natural and expected step in this cooperation: combining EURENCO's experience with the industrial scale of PGZ and MESKO brings us closer to our goal of full production sovereignty. The path to technological independence does not lie through isolation, but through intelligent cooperation within the European Union and NATO. Our French partner is a perfect example of how technology transfer and joint investments can yield real results - emphasized Krzysztof Marwicki, Member of the Board of MESKO S.A.

 

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa is a capital group concentrating several dozen production plants, service facilities and research centres crucial for the Polish defence industry. PGZ manufactures innovative systems and solutions used by the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland and allied formations. The Group’s offer encompasses: modern radiolocation and radar systems, rifles and optoelectronics, wheeled armoured transporters, barrel artillery, unmanned air systems and systems supporting battlefield management.

 

EURENCO is the European leader in Energetic Materials with a complete range of propellants, explosives, combustible items and additives for strategic markets: Defense & Security, Space, Oil Extraction, Fuel Additives. EURENCO`s explosive and propellant charge solutions are customized for complex applications: warheads, missiles, bombs, underwater weapons and small, medium and large-caliber ammunition.