Poland has signed an agreement with General Electric for the supply of 210 T700 engines for its fleet of AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters.
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The information was released by the press office of General Electric.
The contract includes, in addition to the supply of the engines, the certification of the Polish aircraft factory Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze (WZ-1) for the maintenance and repair of T700 engines used in Apache and Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopters.
The certification will also cover CT7 engines used in Leonardo AW149 and AW101 helicopters.
Technical training and expansion of partnerships
The Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna, the Military Technical Academy in Warsaw, will be responsible for managing the training of military technicians and WZ-1 factory specialists. These professionals will work directly on the maintenance and repair of the engines, strengthening local technical capabilities.
The agreement also signals a potential future partnership between Poland and General Electric for the development and supply of F110, F414, and F404 engines used in other combat aircraft.
Significant investments in the helicopter fleet
In August, the Polish government signed a contract for the acquisition of 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, making Poland the second-largest operator of this aircraft in the world, behind only the United States. The contract, valued at $10 billion, includes the helicopters and related services.
To facilitate the contract, the United States provided Poland with a $3.08 billion loan. The delivery of the first AH-64E helicopters is scheduled for 2028, with the contract expected to be completed by 2032. Meanwhile, the Polish army has already received eight AH-64D helicopters from the United States, which will be used until the new aircraft are delivered.
Financial details and timeline
General Electric did not disclose the value of the T700 engine contract or the delivery schedule details. However, the partnership represents an important step in modernizing the Polish armed forces and strengthening their defense capabilities.
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