The Polish Government and Airbus Helicopters will renew confidence after the dispute in October last year over the supply of 50 Caracal helicopters. The Polish Defense Ministry requested Airbus to bid for the newly announced helicopter tender. Lockheed Martin and Leonardo are among the companies that have been invited to take part in this competition.
Poland is expected to increase the number of helicopters to be purchased from an initial 16 units from 50 to 70.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)