In a significant move to bolster Poland’s defense industry, Niewiadów Polish Military Group has announced a collaboration with Northrop Grumman and Singapore’s ST Engineering. This partnership aims to establish production lines for 155-millimeter and 40-millimeter ammunition, aligning with Poland’s ambitious plans to utilize PLN 23.8 billion ($6.5 billion) in funding from the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loans for defense enhancements.
According to Adam Januszko, CEO of Niewiadów, the group’s primary focus is on enhancing domestic ammunition production. This initiative is intended to “ensure the sovereignty of deliveries for Poland and NATO allies.” Januszko highlighted the strategic importance of constructing an automated factory for 155mm ammunition, aiming for an annual output of 180,000 rounds. Concurrently, the group plans to produce up to 480,000 rounds of 40mm ammunition annually, in collaboration with a Singaporean partner.
The announcement coincides with Niewiadów’s preparations to list on the Warsaw Stock Exchange’s main market in April 2026. This move follows the path of Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a prominent regional defense player whose recent stock exchange debut has underscored its leading position in Central-Eastern Europe’s defense sector. CSG is notably a key supplier of artillery shells to Ukraine, operating extensive facilities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Poland, mirroring efforts by other regional nations, is advancing its domestic ammunition production, particularly focusing on artillery shells. In a related development, the state-run defense conglomerate PGZ selected the U.K.’s BAE Systems in September 2025 as a technology partner to boost its ammunition production capabilities. BAE Systems has committed to employing its advanced manufacturing technology to significantly enhance production capacity.
The Polish Army’s future plans include operating approximately 1,000 self-propelled howitzers, necessitating a robust domestic supply of 155mm rounds. This requirement is driving both PGZ and private entities like Niewiadów to expand their manufacturing capabilities. The cooperation with global leaders like Northrop Grumman and ST Engineering is expected to expedite production and maintain high-quality standards.
Across NATO’s eastern flank, similar initiatives are underway, with Germany’s Rheinmetall advancing local production capacities through joint ventures in Bulgaria, Latvia, and Lithuania. In Romania, Rheinmetall Munitions Romania is set to produce medium-caliber ammunition, while in Estonia, a €300 million ($351 million) ammunition plant is planned with a Swedish defense firm.
Currently, Niewiadów is listed on the NewConnect market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Beyond ammunition, the group diversifies its operations into drones, mines, personal weapons, and military logistics. This strategic expansion underscores Niewiadów’s commitment to strengthening Poland’s defense capabilities and supporting its allies.
