Babcock, October 02, 2025 - Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 1 (WZL 1) to explore the development of a joint sustainment and support centre for the Polish Armed Forces’ helicopter fleet, alongside a technical training centre designed to enhance operational readiness and long-term capability.
The announcement follows the Strategic Cooperation Agreement signed earlier this month at MSPO in Kielce between Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA and Babcock to expand collaboration across sea and air domains.
Together with WZL 1, an operating company which is part of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA, Babcock will work to develop a solution that ensures the Polish industry can independently maintain and support modern helicopters, while also training technical personnel to the highest standards.
Pierre Basquin, CEO of Babcock’s Aviation Sector, said: “A fully prepared and ready-to-deploy helicopter fleet plays a central role in Poland’s national and international security, and together with WZL 1, Babcock will deliver operational excellence and offer a competitive solution that supports Poland’s growing defence capabilities. This partnership marks a significant step forward in strengthening Poland’s defence autonomy, and Babcock is proud to work with WZL 1 on this exciting opportunity.”
Babcock is building on its established presence in Poland, operating as Babcock Polska from Gdynia and Warsaw, and working closely with the PGZ-Miecznik consortium as the platform design provider and technology partner for Poland’s Miecznik shipbuilding programme.
The announcement follows the Strategic Cooperation Agreement signed earlier this month at MSPO in Kielce between Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA and Babcock to expand collaboration across sea and air domains.
Together with WZL 1, an operating company which is part of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA, Babcock will work to develop a solution that ensures the Polish industry can independently maintain and support modern helicopters, while also training technical personnel to the highest standards.
Pierre Basquin, CEO of Babcock’s Aviation Sector, said: “A fully prepared and ready-to-deploy helicopter fleet plays a central role in Poland’s national and international security, and together with WZL 1, Babcock will deliver operational excellence and offer a competitive solution that supports Poland’s growing defence capabilities. This partnership marks a significant step forward in strengthening Poland’s defence autonomy, and Babcock is proud to work with WZL 1 on this exciting opportunity.”
Babcock is building on its established presence in Poland, operating as Babcock Polska from Gdynia and Warsaw, and working closely with the PGZ-Miecznik consortium as the platform design provider and technology partner for Poland’s Miecznik shipbuilding programme.
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WZL-1 SA PGZ 
Babcock International 
