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BAE Systems and PGZ to expand large-calibre ammunition production

The Warsaw Defence Plan also calls for air defence missile collaboration, drone and counter-drone development, and closer coordination of UK and Polish defence procurement.

BAE Systems and Poland’s PGZ are to expand large-calibre ammunition production capacity and capability under the Warsaw Defence Plan. The UK Ministry of Defence announced the plan on 27 October 2026.1

BAE Systems and PGZ will expand large-calibre ammunition production capacity

Warsaw Defence Plan

BAE Systems and PGZlarge-calibre ammunitionplanned

will expand large-calibre ammunition production capacity and capability

The UK and Polandcloser defence procurement coordinationplanned

will also work together to further strengthen cooperation between their defence industries through closer defence procurement coordination

UK Ministry of Defence, GOV.UK

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The ammunition commitment gives BAE Systems and PGZ a named role in the plan’s industrial work. The UK announcement gives no funding amount, production quantity, site or timetable for the ammunition expansion.1

The agreement sets out the first phase of defence cooperation under the new UK-Poland Security and Defence Partnership Treaty.1

Also announced

  • The countries plan to collaborate on manufacturing and developing the next generation of air defence missiles.1
  • The agreement calls for co-development of drone and counter-drone technologies.1
  • The countries will share lessons from developing the British Type 31 and Polish Miecznik frigates, which are built from a common design.1

The UK and Poland also intend to coordinate defence procurement more closely. That coordination will build on deals such as Poland’s procurement of its Narew air defence system from MBDA UK.1

Sources (1)
  1. UK and Poland strengthen defences on Europe's Eastern flank, GOV.UK, 27 October 2026 www.gov.uk
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State Department approves possible $100 million APKWS II rocket sale to Jordan

The estimated $100 million package names BAE Systems as principal contractor and includes up to 1,500 APKWS II rounds or guidance sections, launchers, warheads and support.

The State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II guided rockets and related equipment, at an estimated total cost of $100 million. The congressional notification is dated November 2, 2026.1

The State Department made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan for APKWS II

November 2, 2026

Estimated total cost$100 millioncontingent

possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan for APKWS II and related equipment

all-up-rounds or guidance sectionsup to 1,500requested

WGU-59A/B or B/B Single Variant Block Upgrade APKWS II

The principal contractor will be BAE Systems, Inc.

Source: U.S. Department of State. As of November 2, 2026.

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BAE Systems, Inc., of Nashua, New Hampshire, would be the principal contractor. The estimate covers the whole proposed package; the notification announces no contract award and gives no delivery schedule.1

Jordan requested up to 1,500 WGU-59A/B or B/B Single Variant Block Upgrade all-up rounds or guidance sections, usable in air-to-air, ground-to-air or air-to-ground roles. The proposed package also includes launchers, Mk-152 high explosive warheads, MK66 rocket motors, proximity fuzes, practice warheads, inert rocket motors and support equipment. Engineering, technical, training and logistics support are included.1

The State Department expects the additional APKWS II guided rockets to enhance Jordan's air defense capability in support of the Middle East Air Defense pillar of the Regional Security Construct. It also expects the acquisition to allow a reduction in sustained U.S. support over time.1

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  1. State Department, Jordan – Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II, Transmittal #26-95, November 2, 2026 www.state.gov
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Switzerland shortlists Barak MX, SAMP/T NG to supplement Patriot, Defense News reports

Defense News reports Switzerland wants a second system to expand air defense coverage and reduce dependence on a single supplier while retaining plans to buy Patriot.

Switzerland has narrowed its choice for a second long-range air defense system to Israel’s Barak MX or the French-Italian SAMP/T NG while retaining plans to buy Patriot, Defense News reported.1

Switzerland narrowed the choice for its second future long-range air defense system

while sticking to plans to buy Patriot

second future long-range air defense systemBarak MX or the French-Italian SAMP/T NGplanned

while sticking to plans to buy Patriot

government proposal6 billion francsrequested

to finance the second long-range air-defense system and a portion of the additional costs for Patriot

Reported by Defense News

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Switzerland’s Federal Council, its government, wants the second system to expand the protected area and reduce dependence on a single supplier or supply chain. Switzerland announced the evaluation in May after Patriot deliveries slipped by several years, expressing a preference for a European-produced system. Delivery talks with the United States continue.1

The Federal Council said Wednesday it had asked Switzerland’s defense department to continue evaluating both candidates. Barak MX comes from Israel Aerospace Industries; SAMP/T NG comes from Eurosam, the MBDA and Thales joint venture. The council said it considered bids from four manufacturers in France, Israel and South Korea, weighing foreign-policy and economic-policy considerations alongside technical, military and weapon-related factors.1

Parliament is scheduled to review a government proposal for an additional 24 billion Swiss francs in defense and security spending during its winter session. That request includes 6 billion francs for the second long-range system and a portion of additional Patriot costs.1

Switzerland’s government says abandoning the Patriot purchase without a replacement system is not an option in the current situation, Defense News reported. The council will decide on the second system’s next steps and an additional Patriot appropriation after evaluations finish and parliament decides on armed forces funding. That funding decision is expected in early 2027.1

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  1. Defense News: Switzerland shortlists SAMP/T, Barak MX for long-range air defense www.defensenews.com
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