Lockheed Martin has partnered with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1 S.A. (WZL-1), one of Europe’s leading aerospace companies, to support the Polish Armed Forces’ AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet. In 2024, the Polish Ministry of National Defence signed a contract to acquire 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters.
Following the award of a contract for Generation 4 Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (Gen 4 TADS/PNVS) systems, the collaboration between Lockheed Martin and WZL-1 establishes a Special Repair Activity for Apache sensors. WZL-1 will maintain and repair Gen 4 TADS/PNVS and LONGBOW® Fire Control Radar systems at a new facility in Łódź.
This initiative marks a further step in Lockheed Martin’s commitment to supporting the Polish Armed Forces and strengthening the allied defence industrial base. Designed as a centre for Apache fire control sensor sustainment, the facility will combine Lockheed Martin’s sustainment expertise with WZL-1’s workforce and supply chain to reduce turnaround times and keep Polish Air Force aircraft mission-ready, enabling effective target engagement and operational success.
Under the partnership, Lockheed Martin will provide resources, training and technical support to WZL-1’s technicians, enabling in-country maintenance and repair of Apache sensor systems.
