Northrop Grumman and Polish arms maker aim to produce more than 180,000 artillery shells a year in Poland

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-02T06:10:22+00:00

Northrop Grumman and Polish firm Niewiadow-PGM have agreed to produce over 180,000 155-mm artillery shells annually in Poland, starting this year to service U.S., Polish, and European markets, including Ukraine, using advanced, cost-effective technology.

NodeGuardian

2026-03-02 06:10:22

Abstract generation in progress

Northrop Grumman and Polish arms group Niewiadow-PGM have signed a framework deal to jointly produce over 180,000 155-mm artillery shells annually in Poland. Production is expected to start this year, supplying the U.S., Polish, and wider European markets, and potentially Ukraine. This initiative leverages Northrop Grumman’s Austempered Ductile Iron technology, which uses a cheaper and quicker manufacturing process, fitting into Poland’s strategic role in European defense spending.

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.