On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the largest companies representing Poland’s defense sector issued a joint industry position on the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) mechanism. During a meeting held the previous day, participants discussed the future of the sector and outlined directions for cooperation among companies in the coming years, including in the context of the unique opportunity presented by the SAFE program. The position was also endorsed by several dozen of the largest companies within the PGZ Group. The Group currently employs 23,000 people.
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“Following the positive decision of the Council of the European Union and the approval of Poland’s Investment Plan under the SAFE instrument, we, as representatives of the Polish defense industry, emphasize that the SAFE program – alongside its key objective of strengthening the security of the Republic of Poland – represents an unprecedented opportunity to expand and accelerate the production capacity of the entire domestic defense sector.
The implementation of the SAFE mechanism will mean a radical increase in defense production. This is not only an expansion of manufacturing capacity within individual companies, but also an impact on the entire, extensive network of domestic suppliers and subcontractors.
The SAFE mechanism is a tremendous opportunity for the Polish defense industry to secure new contracts – both domestic and export. Growing interest in Polish defense products is already visible across Europe. In this regard, Polish defense companies are ready to cooperate.
For Poland, the local content aspect is also crucial. Investments financed through SAFE funds will generate new jobs, not only directly within the defense industry but also throughout the broader logistics and supply chain ecosystem. These investments also translate into tax revenues that remain in Poland and return to the state budget, supporting the national economy. Finally, they create an opportunity to intensify research and development activities and expand industrial competencies.
SAFE constitutes a unique opportunity for the Polish defense industry and for our national security. As stakeholders co-responsible for shaping its implementation, we are acting together to ensure that Poland does not miss this opportunity.”
The position was signed by the following entities:
- Polish Armaments Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, PGZ) – representing within its Capital Group: Huta Stalowa Wola, Mesko, Fabryka Broni “Łucznik”-Radom, Rosomak, PCO, Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 1, Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 2, PIT-Radwar, Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne, Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów, Zakłady Mechaniczne Bumar-Łabędy, Zakład Mechaniczny Bumar-Mikulczyce, Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne, Zakłady Metalowe Dezamet, Zakłady Chemiczne Nitro-Chem, Bydgoskie Zakłady Elektromechaniczne Belma, OBRUM Research and Development Center for Mechanical Devices, Naval Technology Center R&D Center, Military Central Design and Technology Bureau, Maskpol Protective Equipment Company, Cenzin, PGZ Naval Shipyard, Nauta Shiprepair Yard, Jelcz, Wojskowe Zakłady Uzbrojenia, ZURAD, Military Communications Works No. 1, Military Communications Works No. 2, PZL-Kalisz Aviation Equipment Factory, Gamrat Special Production Plant, Narzędziownia-Mechanik, H. Cegielski Poznań, and Stomil-Poznań;
- WB Group – including WB Electronics, Arex, Flytronic, MindMade, PolCam, Radmor, WB America, WB Technologies, WB Ukraine, WB India, Composite Center, and PN Standard;
- ICEYE;
- Wielton;
- PONAR Wadowice;
- Teldat;
- Advanced Protection Systems (APS);
- AMZ-Kutno;
- Radiotechnika;
- Lubawa Group – including Lubawa, Litex Promo, Miranda, and Effect-System;
- Transbit.
See also:
- WB Group on the SAFE program
- The SAFE Program (Security Action for Europe) as the Foundation of a New European Defense Architecture and Industrial Sovereignty
- Poland: National Security Council Meeting – SAFE Among the Topics
- Polish Minister of Defence: SAFE Strengthens Our Country’s Defense and Industrial Potential
- The European Commission approved Poland’s applications for SAFE program