On August 11, Boeing signed offset agreements with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1 S.A. (WZL-1) and the Military Central Bureau of Design and Technology (WCKBT) to build a long-term, highly effective industrial support and sustainment infrastructure for Poland’s AH-64E Apache helicopter fleet. The signing took place at the WZL-1 facility in Łódź with representatives from the Polish Ministry of National Defence, the Government of the Republic of Poland and the Polish Armed Forces.
The agreements will strengthen Poland’s ability to sustain and modernize its Apache fleet in-country.
The agreements will enable faster maintenance and develop highly skilled technical expertise in-country, supporting training, research and the country’s aerospace and defense industrial base.
“This partnership leverages the unique strengths of both WZL-1 and WCKBT, ensuring Poland develops a robust, in-country sustainment and operating structure for its incoming Apache fleet,” said Marc-Olivier Sabourin, Vice President Boeing Global Services - Government Europe, Canada, Israel and Latin America. “Our collaboration with these industry experts is unparalleled, and together we’re enhancing Poland’s operational independence and defense readiness by strengthening their knowledge of the Apache.”
With the support of Global Services, WZL-1 will learn to perform inspection, depot repair, and overhaul processes for the Apache. WCKBT will evaluate Polish ground support equipment.
“This agreement reflects the strength of Boeing’s partnership with Poland and our shared commitment to building long-term, in-country capability for the AH-64E Apache fleet. This was possible through seamless cooperation and the expertise of Boeing’s international business development, BGS and ISP teams,” said Vincent Logsdon, Vice President, International Business Development, Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “We are working together to leverage our offset obligations to establish the competences WZL-1 and WBCKT need to support Apache fleet domestically. This will help strengthen local industry, develop workforce expertise and ensure long-term operational readiness for the Polish Armed Forces.”
There are more than 1,300 Apaches operating worldwide, with sustainment and training support provided by Global Services. Currently the 19th nation operating the Apache, Poland will become the world’s second-largest Apache operator after the United States with the addition of 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters to its fleet.
In November 2025, Boeing received a nearly $4.7 billion contract to build 106 AH-64E new build Apache aircraft for Poland (96), Kuwait (8), and Egypt (2). The contract also includes an initial support package and six Apache Longbow Crew Trainers for Poland.
This close cooperation with Polish industry will give them the ability to build the technical expertise, infrastructure and workforce needed to keep the fleet ready.
The agreements reinforce Poland’s role within NATO by expanding the country’s sovereign aerospace infrastructure, supporting technology transfer and strengthening long-term industrial cooperation.
