The new factory is part of a broader military modernization effort driven by defense programs, reports the Polish daily The Dezamet plant will also expand to boost ammunition production while delayed munition projects at Mesko Group are being expedited The facility will focus on producing vehicles for Poland's Narew and Wisła air defense programs as well as the Homar rocket artillery system The expansion also involves Wojskowe Zakłady Metalowe Dezamet which aims to become Poland's leader in ammunition production This includes facilities in Nowa Dęba (southeast Poland) The DEFEA defence trade fair will take place in Athens from 6 to 8 May2025 Rheinmetall will be there as a strong partner for… a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems it has been observed that wheeled chassis purchased and operated by the armed forces require additional equipment to enable… Donald Trump makes it clear that Europe must defend itself and take care of its own security The 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years and used by professionals around the world a part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) announced the first mobility trials of the 3rd generation Jelcz trucks On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 a company that is part of the Polish Armaments Group Photos: Justyna Orzechowska The 3rd generation Jelcz trucks with independent suspension – the three-axle model 663.45 T60 TS 6×6 and the four-axle model P883.57 T80 TS 8×8 – were developed from scratch by Polish engineers at the company is intended to serve as a carrier for the Homar-A rocket system which is the Polish designation for M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system The other 8×8 model is designed for various applications depending on needs these vehicles will become the primary off-road vehicles of the Polish Army The architecture of these vehicles is much more modern than the previous versions providing significant development potential The vehicles premiered at last year’s XXXI International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce the chassis with the Homar-A launcher was presented again at the Artillery and Armament Training Center (CSAiU) in Toruń during the approval of the framework agreement for 486 launchers for 27 rocket artillery divisions Conceptual work on the new generation of Jelcz vehicles began a few years ago and work on the prototypes started after the first executive contract was signed on December 14 between the State Treasury – Armament Agency and the PGZ-WWR consortium for the delivery of Jelcz vehicles and special chassis for the WWR Homar-A (M142 HIMARS) and WWR-Homar-K (K239 Chunmoo) modules This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the 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By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy Stay up to date with our Newsletter Or login The contract marked a continuation of a deal signed one year ago for 59 special chassis and ammunition vehicles manufactured by Jelcz which will serve as carriers for both the K239 launchers purchased from South Korea and the HIMARS from the US The second contract will provide for the delivery of 198 Jelcz 8x8 special chassis for integration with the LM K-MRLS multiple rocket launch system (MRLS) modules The total number of chassis will consist of 90 TS K-MRLS T45 P882.57 and 108 TS K-MRLS T85 883.57 Work by the PGZ-WWR consortium will also include the integration of domestic components with foreign equipment and the establishment of the potential for their repair and service in the life cycle of these products said the experience in executing the first contract would support the new effort ‘The experience gained from the pace and manner of delivery under the first executive agreement concluded between the PGZ-WWR consortium and the Polish Armament Agency has shown that we are able to carry out this task together,’ Chwatek said ‘The model of integration of the Polish special chassis with the launchers of both contractors developed in cooperation with our American and South Korean partners As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to Premium News and Defence Insight … The Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) is ambitious and is using a procurement system which has had some success in the continent’s aircraft purchasing processes with a separate company established and subsystems identified US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters Thales will modernise the Royal Netherlands Army’s TACTIS simulation system over eight years with enhanced synthetic environments Hanwha will develop the multi-function radar of the Low Altitude Missile Defense (LAMD) work which is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2028 Pulsar-L has already entered service and weighs about 12kg with range of 5km It was only in May last year that the company disclosed that earlier versions were already in service TEHRAN - A team of Polish travelers is currently in Iran as part of their long expedition to Nepal to retrace the footsteps of the first Polish expedition to the Himalayas 50 years ago It was in the 70s and 80s of the 20th century that Polish Himalayan mountaineering lived its ‘Golden Age” In those years Poles not only climbed the highest peaks of the Himalayas and the Karakoram but also became famous for their first-ever winter conquests of several summits A Polish-made truck “Jelcz” played an important role in the successes of Polish climbers who used it to travel overland from Poland to the world’s highest mountains as well as to transport their equipment to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first voyage of Polish mountaineers in a Jelcz truck to the “Roof of the World” a group of Polish travelers will follow the same route from Poland to Nepal in a replica of the historical vehicle that played such a prominent role in the successes of Polish mountaineers nicknamed “the Mobile Monument of Polish Himalayism” intends to revive the memory of Polish sports achievements to honor the great figures of Polish mountaineering They started their journey from Jelenia Góra in Poland on August 21 the Embassy of Poland in Tehran hosted an exhibition on “The History of Polish Mountaineering” Arkadiusz Peryga and Maciej Pietrowicz presented a photo exhibition on the history of Polish mountaineering the Deputy of the Polish Ambassador to Iran and Minister Counselor Wojciech Unolt at the beginning of the exhibition said “Three brave Polish mountaineers travel from Poland to Nepal in their historic truck to present the achievements of Polish mountaineers over the past 50 years They have arrived in Iran now to show the achievements of Polish mountaineers in a special photo exhibition for those interested in this field.” About the effects of holding such cultural events in deepening ties between Iran and Poland “We are trying to hold cultural events that may be of interest in Iran We held some events before the pandemic and now in this situation One of the topics that are of interest in Iran is mountaineering I think this photo exhibition will be interesting for them.” He further described cultural diplomacy as useful for expanding trade and political relations between Tehran and Warsaw saying that such events can make big changes in the good relations between the two countries Two countries also can exchange a lot of information through cultural diplomacy Referring to the joint history of Iran and Poland in World War II he added that holding such events are effective in promoting diplomacy Diplomacy improves relations between the two countries the President of the Iran Mountaineering Federation Reza Zare who also attended the exhibition pointed to the cultural commonalities between Iran and Poland and the role of Poles in the development of mountaineering saying that in the 1970s the Polish climbers traced the Polish route on the northern face of Alam-Kuh He also described the Polish conquests as a model for Iranian mountaineers MBDA is a unique multi-national European group a world-leader in the field of complex weapon systems.  MBDA provides efficient and precision effects complex weapon systems which are decisive force multipliers in military operations MBDA is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in defence and security we are resolutely committed to contributing to a safer and more sustainable planet.  nous sommes constamment à la recherche de nouveaux talents passionnés prêts à mettre leur expertise au service de la souveraineté des nations Wir suchen engagierte Kolleginnen und Kollegen die mit neuen Impulsen und innovativen Ideen technologische Entwicklungen vorantreiben Gestalten Sie gemeinsam mit uns eine sichere Zukunft und leisten Sie einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Stärkung der nationalen Souveränität siamo alla costante ricerca di talenti motivati e appassionati che desiderino contribuire all’innovazione tecnologica per la difesa dei nostri confini e della sovranità nazionale Explore our UK opportunities across Engineering and join one of our teams working together on technologies that help defend our nations Discover and learn about MBDA’s latest achievements to protect and preserve nations’ sovereignty and security Here you can find and download all the press releases web articles and photos related to our activities MBDA and PGZ have unveiled at MSPO 2019 an air defence solution that features MBDA’s CAMM iLauncher integrated with a Polish Jelcz 8x8 truck chassis The two parties also re-confirm the will expressed in the Strategic Partnership Agreement for Missile Technology signed 2 February 2017 between PGZ-MBDA for co-operation on missile programmes Based around the CAMM family of interceptors the MBDA proposed co-operation contains a very high level of Polish content and will see extensive transfer of technology and know-how with both the missile and iLauncher being progressively built in Poland If selected the joint PGZ-MBDA solution offers the best solution for Polish industry and sovereignty said: “Implementation of the Narew programme by PGZ is fundamental for our future and the security of Poland This is why we are demonstrating that there are no limitations for us in foreign co-operation By joining our competences in communication and command systems with our foreign partners’ missile technologies we are ready to deliver a final product to the contracting party in a short time.” said: “This further deepening of the relationship between PGZ and MBDA is a great success for European defence co-operation CAMM provides the Polish military and Polish industry with the best capabilities and technologies available on the world market Co-operation on CAMM is key to enabling deep co-operation on further missile programmes.” The CAMM family represent the latest generation of air defence technology Utilising a next-generation active radar seeker and soft-launch technologies CAMM is able to rapidly defeat large numbers of the most challenging modern air threats and is suitable for both land and maritime applications Press contact PGZ showcase CAMM air defence solution on Jelcz vehicle Rolls-Royce has been contracted to supply 500 MTU Series 106 engines for vehicles to be used by the Polish Armed Forces Manufactured by Rolls-Royce’s subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen the MTU 6R 106 TD21 engines will be fitted on JELCZ four-wheel-drive 442.32 all-terrain trucks high-mobility special vehicle that can be used to transport goods in bulk or on pallets and 10ft ISO containers The vehicle’s chassis is adapted for on-road and off-road driving and meets ADR regulations The all-terrain truck has a length of 7,800m and features a gear box with eight forward gears and one reverse gear a water heater to simplify engine ignition Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis MTU Friedrichshafen Marine and Government Business head Knut Müller said: “We are delighted at having succeeded in convincing JELCZ of the benefits of MTU engines “The fact that JELCZ has now ordered a total of 1,400 of our engines for its vehicles is proof of the superb close collaboration between our two companies.” Delivery of the first batch of the engines will begin later this year MTU has supplied 900 Series 106 engines for JELCZ vehicles currently in service with the Polish Army Image: The type 6R 106 TD21 engines will be used to power four-wheel-drive JELCZ 442.32 all-terrain trucks for use by the Polish Armed Forces Photo: courtesy of Rolls-Royce Power Systems Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Poland's first K239 Chunmoo MRL mounted on a Polish Jelcz vehicle was delivered by sea to the Port of Gdańsk Poland's first K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher (MRL) mounted on a Jelcz launch vehicle was delivered by sea to the Port of Gdańsk on 21 August 2023 the Polish Armaments Agency (AA) announced on its website on the same day The AA said the Chunmoo would be integrated into Poland's Topaz combat management system and undergo final testing It expected another 17 launchers to be delivered to Poland by the end of 2023 allowing the first squadron of Homar-K MRLs to achieve basic combat readiness Gain unlimited access to Janes news and more.. Delivering trusted intelligence to warfighters to protect national interests Providing mission users with faster access to quality data to pre-empt threats and protect national security Assured interconnected OSINT to deliver informed Solutions Insights About Contact Request a demo Customer Login Store Receive the latest developments in defence and security as well as keep informed on Janes news and events Janes Intelligence SummaryA fortnightly update featuring the latest analysis Jelcz-Laskowice, Poland, 3 September 2019 – As Toyota Motor Europe (TME)’s hybrid vehicle sales continue to rise as a percentage of total sales in the European region the company continues to localise production of hybrid powertrain components in Europe Today’s event at the TMMP plant in Jelcz-Laskowice marks the start of production of the new 2.0L TNGA petrol engine that will equip hybrid models of the Toyota Corolla as well as the conventional RAV4 model In the presence of the Deputy Minister of Energy the Deputy Minister of Investment & Development the new line for the production of the 2.0L TNGA engine was officially inaugurated Representing an investment of around 90 million EUR the new production lines are built in line with Toyota’s New Global Architecture and feature advanced automated production increased performance and improved ergonomics for the production members Several milestones in multi-year investment plans four-cylinder TNGA engine can interact with the e-CVT in a hybrid powertrain system or operate independently in a conventional powertrain This new Toyota Dynamic Force Engine running in the Atkinson cycle has an increased capacity high thermal efficiency and operation at lower temperatures a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) achieves exceptionally good NOx levels which are 91.6% lower than the Euro 6 limit for an equivalent petrol car TMMP owns and operates two manufacturing plants located in Lower Silesia In addition to the production of e-CVTs for low-emission hybrid cars working with the 1.8 l engine the plant in Wałbrzych produces 1l gasoline engines as well as manual and semi-automatic transmissions TMMP’s annual production capacity in Walbrzych is 175,000 e-CVTs for hybrid powertrains The plant in Jelcz-Laskowice manufactures 1.5l gasoline engines TMMP supplies other Toyota car assembly plants managed by Toyota Motor Europe: in the Czech Republic Plants supplied by TMMP outside of Europe are located in South Africa and Japan Negotiations for delivery of new Jelcz 442.32 vehicles for Polish Army are underway Armament Inspectorate began negotiations in regards to a 3-year contract (2017-2019) These are to be supplied together with logistics and training packages First, 5-year contract, for delivery of 910 Jelcz 442.32 was signed by Ministry of Defense on the 29th of November 2013. It amounts to 674 mln PLN. Production started in July 2014 and last Jelcz from this batch are expected to arrive in the Army in 2018 / Photo: Remigiusz Wilk purchased 476 of Jelcz 442.32 in general service version and 117 in communication/NCBR (Nuclear Logistics package (spare parts and diagnostic equipment) and training package (training materials and personnel courses) were also part of the previous contract Vehicles can be supplied in various configurations general service type and specialized communications type GVW is 16 tons and load carrying capacity can be 4-6 tons Vehicle is propelled by militarized MTU engine Poland has ordered more MS-20 bridging vehicles Poland’s the Research and Development Centre for Mechanical Devices (OBRUM) will provide 43 bridging vehicles based on the MS-20 chassis to the Polish Armed Forces under a PLN767 million ($179.6 million) contract OBRUM delivered 12 MS-20 bridges in 2017 and has already delivered four modified systems to Vietnam A deal was also signed for an extension to the contract for the supply of 120mm high-explosive (HE) mortar ammunition for the M120 Rak self-propelled guns The deal builds on an agreement signed in April 2021 for the acquisition of HE mortar ammunition in 2022-2024 for approximately PLN256.3 million Vietnam polishes up new bridging capability the existing contract has been extended by an additional several thousand rounds of Rak-HE-1 ammunition The third contract is for the acquisition of Jelcz chassis and wheeled vehicles on which the elements of the Naval Strike Missile system will be built and is worth approximately PLN470 million ($109.3 million) Deliveries of the vehicles will take place between 2024 and 2029 The last of the contracts is for the acquisition of six new command vehicles based on the chassis of a wheeled armoured personnel carrier The contract will be executed by Rosomak with a value of approximately PLN100 million ($23.2 million) and deliveries of the vehicles will be completed in 2025 The Armament Agency has signed a contract worth approximately 500 million PLN with Jelcz company for the delivery of several dozen sets of tank transporters codenamed Jak (“Yak”) On Tuesday, January 16th the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) announced on social media that in the first days of January 2024 signed a contract for the delivery of Jak tank transporters The subject of the agreement is the delivery of multiple sets consisting of a tractor unit and a lowboy/low-loader trailer for the transport of tanks and other heavy tracked equipment with a load capacity exceeding 63 tons Photos: Polish Armament Group Jelcz will supply several dozen sets consisting of an armored semi-truck the ST775-20W with enhanced mobility produced by the Demarko company Jelcz is also obligated to provide training services Deliveries are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027 with the total contract value being approximately 500 million PLN gross The agreement was signed on behalf of the company by Jelcz board member Krzysztof Biegaj The Jak set received the Defender award during the XXX edition of the MSPO trade fair The first units of this specialized equipment were delivered by our company to fulfill the needs of the Polish Armed Forces in April 2022 Signing another contract for Jak sets demonstrates that this equipment constitutes crucial support to the logistics of the Polish Armed Forces including the transportation of Abrams main battle tanks and vehicles of the Leopard 2 family we have provided a total of 23 sets of Jak transporters for the Polish Armed Forces The Jelcz C882.62 tractor is a vehicle designed to be used in conjunction with a lowboy trailer for the transport of main battle tanks and heavy tracked equipment with a combined weight of up to 70 tons These vehicles are equipped with a four-seat cabin providing ballistic protection at Level II according to STANAG 4569 standard The tractor has four axles and an 8×8 drive system meeting the requirements for enhanced mobility The vehicle is prepared to operate in temperatures ranging from -30º C to +50º C and has been adapted for use on both hard surfaces and in off-road conditions The main advantage of the vehicle is its high mobility making it suitable for all types of terrain Analyses conducted confirm its ability to cross water obstacles up to 1 meter deep negotiate longitudinal slopes of up to 35% and traverse lateral slopes of up to 15% The vehicle has also been equipped with specialized devices aimed at increasing its operational efficiency the presence of two hydraulic winches with a towing capacity of 25 tons each is of crucial importance with a gross value of 88,918,127.76 PLN pertained to the delivery of 14 lowboy sets with an option for 9 additional sets and 3 tractors without trailers (for an additional 54.2 million PLN gross) the Polish Army has utilized 59 Iveco EuroTrakker semi-trucks in versions MP720E48WT and MP720T50WT and Mercedes-Benz Actros 3353AS trucks along with lowboy trailers in addition to the discussed Jak sets the military has received Mercedes-Benz Zetros 3348AS 6×6 semi-trucks with Dobrowolski NC wz 21 lowboy trailers for transporting main battle tanks and heavy tracked equipment weighing up to 70 tons A total of 31 sets have been ordered it’s worth mentioning that in the PGZ press release about the sale of additional Jak sets two photographs of a new lowboy trailer set This set consists of Jelcz C662D.43 semi-truck with an 8×8 drive system (currently used in the Daglezja program: MS-20 and MS-40 and in the future Daglezja-P) and Jelcz C882.57 with an 8×8 drive system (currently used in the Wisła as well as the Mobile Center for Digital Communication – Transmission They are paired with new trailers from Demarko developed in collaboration with the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR) These sets are designed for the transport of 155mm self-propelled howitzers AHS Krab and K9 Thunder we see the variant with the Jelcz C662D.43 semi-truck (photographs below) Some are necessary and we can’t switch them off Others help us to provide you with the best possible service We use cookies to personalise content and ads to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic We also share anonymous information about your use of our site with our social media By accepting cookies you will be helping us to continue to provide you with the best possible service Rolls-Royce will supply 500 MTU Series 106 engines to Polish vehicle manufacturer Jelcz The type 6R 106 TD21 engines will be used to power four-wheel drive Jelcz 442.32 all-terrain trucks for use by the Polish Armed Forces The first of these engines are due to ship this year MTU said it has already supplied 900 Series 106 engines for Jelcz vehicles currently in service with the Polish army in convincing Jelcz of the benefits of MTU engines,” said Knut Müller head of Marine and Government Business at MTU “The fact that Jelcz has now ordered a total of 1400 of our engines for its vehicles is proof positive of the superb close collaboration between our two companies.” The type 6R 106 TD21 six-cylinder engines are rated 326 hp (240 kW) and are engineered to be resistant to electromagnetic impulses and can also be operated on aviation fuel You’ve reached your limit of premium article views this month Become a Plus Member today and gain further access to the content The trusted reference and buyer’s guide for 83 years The original “desktop search engine,” guiding nearly 10,000 users in more than 90 countries it is the primary reference for specifications and details on all the components that go into engine systems Unique marketing services that create demand for your products locally Marketing Services Download Media Kits JELCZ and WZU have been making rapid progress on the short-range air defence (SHORAD) solution with the first two Polish iLaunchers of the system already in Poland undergoing integration and trials ahead of delivery to the customer This project aims to deliver two SHORAD-class fire units equipped with CAMM missiles integrated with SOŁA radar stations and the Polish C2 system The ‘Mała NAREW’ units are being adapted to work within one SHORAD class solution Functional integration of the radar stations C2 systems and CAMM missile fire control software is going hand-in-hand with the physical integration of subsequent iLauncher with JELCZ trucks chassis The first training sessions for operators of iLauncher and Polish components of the ‘Mała NAREW’ system has already been conducted we strengthen our credibility as a strategic partner for the army ready to provide advanced air defence systems at record pace We treat ‘Mała NAREW’ as a test ground before the NAREW programme showing what our capabilities are and how to cooperate with major foreign partner MBDA UK on a joint project We believe that this relationship will translate into further successes both for our companies and the armies that will trust us to bring their air defence into XXI century.” “We’re proud that the cooperation between MBDA and PGZ achieved the arrival of the first air defence hardware into Poland in an incredibly short timeframe The successes of the ‘Mała Narew’ project are a very positive indicator for the success of PGZ-MBDA cooperation on the wider NAREW project that will include extensive transfer of technology and knowledge to Poland on missiles and launchers.” the ‘Mała NAREW’ programme also includes a training and logistics package PGZ and MBDA are conducting integration of selected British and Polish elements of air defence systems as well as provide technical support for the ordered equipment at the operational stage The contract provides for the delivery of the first ‘Mała NAREW’ fire unit this year and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Old Editions (Print Issue) March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 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