President of the Polish Armed Forces Group Krzysztof Trofiniak resigned, reported RMF FM. The reason for the departure was a dispute with the Ministry of Defence regarding the rate of production of 155 mm caliber ammunition. In the face of the conflict in Ukraine, the subject becomes crucial for Poland's security.
Conflict around the production of ammunition
According to unofficial information, MON accused PGZ of besides slow the production rate of 155 mm missiles. yearly production is about 50,000 pieces, while on the Ukrainian front even 1 period of consumption 1 million pieces of this ammunition. This is simply a immense disproportion that has affected the decision to resign.
Mr Trofiniak remained in office until the application procedure for PLN 2.5 billion co-financing from the MAP Capital Fund. These measures are intended to increase the production capacity of the PGZ.
Why is 155 mm ammunition crucial?
The war in Ukraine has clearly shown that the request for this ammunition is enormous. In 2022 the Polish army She didn't own any of that caliber.Which forced MON to make urgent purchases abroad. 1 of the contracts was an agreement with South Korea as part of the haubic K9 supply.
PGZ – the pillar of the Polish arms industry
The Polish Armed Forces Group is the only state-owned entity producing ammunition in the country. The group brings together respective twelve industrial plants, investigation and service centres, which are crucial for the Polish defence sector. PGZ provides, among others:
- radar and radiolocation systems,
- rifles and optoelectronics,
- Wheeled armoured transporters,
- barrel artillery,
- Unmanned air systems.
What's next with PGZ?
The resignation of president Trofiniak puts the future of the improvement of ammunition production in Poland in question. Will fresh management accelerate investment? Will Poland become independent of imports on this crucial issue?
Summary
The dispute over the pace of ammunition production 155 mm led to a change in the position of PGZ president. In the face of the war behind our east border, decisions regarding the improvement of production capacity are strategically crucial for Poland's security.
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President of the Polish Armed Forces Group Krzysztof Trofiniak resigned, reported RMF FM. The reason for the departure was a dispute with the Ministry of Defence regarding the rate of production of 155 caliber ammunition
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The president of the PGZ shall resign. Conflict on the production of 155 mm ammunition – what's next with Poland's security?
