Another large ammunition contract for the Polish Armed Forces Group. The group-owned Mesko of Skarżyska-Kamienna will produce tank-based APFSDS-T projectiles. Although not stated how many were ordered, it is known that the value of the contract signed present is PLN 150 million. The deliveries are to be made between 2026 and 2027.
All Leopard 2 tanks, meaning Model 2A4, 2A5 and Leopard 2PL, are equipped with a smooth-bore Rh 120 L44 with a 120 mm calibre, developed by specialists from Rheinmetall. The construction from the 1970s proved to be successful adequate that armies from all over the planet reached for it, adapting to their needs. This movement was decided by the Americans, who equipped with German cannons – manufactured under licence with insignificant construction changes – Abrams M1 tanks (from M1A1 to M1A2 Sepv4 version).
On Friday, May 30, the Armed Forces Agency signed a transportation contract with Mesko between 2026 and 2027 1000 units (not disclosed exactly) cannon ammunition Rh 120 L44. The Treasury will pay for ordered missiles about 150 million PLN.
– Mesko SA is simply a company with many years of experiencewhich represents the highest production standards. We are arrogant that we can systematically deliver to the Armed Forces of Poland products with proven reliability, efficiency and quality – said Renata Gruszczyńska, president of Mesko SA, during the contract signing ceremony. – This is the consequence of the engagement of our employees, as well as the consistently developed technological facilities and partnership with military recipients – Gruszczyńska assured.
The APFSDS-T (Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot – Tracer) sub-calibre missiles can harm targets about 4 km away, weigh 7.3 kg and the intended burden – 8.4 kg. They scope first (output) velocity of 1670 m/s.
