KNDS France proposes technology transfer to lift Poland's shell output to 200,000

KNDS France proposed a technology transfer deal with Poland's PGZ group, covering Mesko, Nitro-Chem, Dezamet and Gamrat, to raise Polish 155mm shell output to 200,000 rounds a year within three years. The offer centres on the LU211 round after two years of talks.

Reported Editor-read KNDS press release reported by EDR Magazine and Breaking Defense, 1 September 2025

What it does not test. This does not establish that Poland and KNDS have signed a binding contract or technology transfer agreement.

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