The U.S. Department of State has greenlit a potential sale of mobile ground control approach systems to Poland worth an estimated $105 million.
Poland seeks to purchase GCA systems with UHF radios, interrogators, test equipment, navigation tools, spare parts and technical documents. Training and other logistical and program support are also part of the package. L3Harris Technologies will be the primary contractor for the project.
According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the possible sale aligns with U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening a key NATO ally. The radar systems, DSCA said, will enhance Warsaw’s air traffic control capabilities and national defense and ensure that its aviation services align with international standards.
The request aligns with Poland’s ongoing military modernization efforts.
Investment in Aviation
This year, the aim is to spend $40.2 billion to help transform the Polish military into one of the largest armed forces in the European region. The Ministry of National Defence’s goals for its record-high expenditure plan include acquiring additional fighter jets for the Air Forces, training and ship-based helicopters to replace the military’s aging fleet, and unmanned aerial vehicles for the country’s drone forces.
In August, the Polish government said it will procure 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters through a Foreign Military Sales deal with the United States. According to Boeing, the $10 billion agreement, part of the Polish KRUK Attack Helicopter program, is the largest FMS order in the history of its Vertical Lift division and makes Poland the largest Apache operator outside of the United States.
Warsaw also plans to acquire heavy-lift helicopters to enhance its logistics and disaster response capabilities. According to National Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the ministry is eyeing Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook aircraft to support its military missions.