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This list intends to give an accurate detail list of the equipment currently fielded by the Polish Armed Forces.

Polish Air Force

Main article: Polish Air Force § Aircraft

Polish Army

Main article: List of equipment of the Polish Land Forces § Aircraft

Polish Naval Air Arm

Main article: Polish Navy § Aircraft

Potential and planned orders

Polish Air Force

Aircraft Origin Role Variant Quantity Notes Image
Fixed wing aircraft
Eurofighter or F-15EX — Air dominance fighter — 32
A330 MRTT or KC-46 — Aerial refueling and multi-role transport — Unknown In discussion since early 2023
Combat helicopter
AW-109T, H145M — Rotorcraft trainer — 24
UAV
MQ-9 Reaper  United States UCAV MQ-9B Unknown

Polish Land Force

Aircraft Origin Role Variant Quantity Notes Image
Helicopter
AH-64  United States Attack helicopter AH-64E 96 Letter of Request aiming at purchase of additional 96 units was approved by the US
AW-101  United Kingdom,

 Italy

Heavy lift helicopters — 22 Successor of the Mi-8 / 17

Polish Navy

Programme Role Origin Potential aircraft Quantity Notes Image
Helicopter
Kondor programme Ship based helicopters 6.5 t MTOW class  France AS 565 Panther 4 - 8 Successor to the Kaman SH-2G
 Canada UH-1Y Venom
 United Kingdom AW159 Wildcat
UAV
Gryf programme Tactical, medium-range UAVs  Poland United Kingdom Israel Watchkeeper X UAV Unclear WB Group signed an agreement with British joint-venture company U-TacS (Elbit Systems and Thales)
 Italy Falco EVO Offered by Leonardo

References

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  2. "Poland Plans to Accelerate Procurement of MRTT Capability". defence24.com (in Polish). 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  3. "Armament Agency: Poland Launches Procurement of Training Helicopters". defence24.com (in Polish). 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  4. Martin, Tim (2023-11-06). "Poland set to sign MQ-9B contract soon, opens up on loyal wingman plans". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  5. "Poland – AH-64E Apache Helicopters". Defense Security Cooperation Agenccy. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  6. Giovanni (2023-05-26). "Poland to Acquire 22 AW101 Helicopters for Air Cavalry Brigade". Defense aerospace. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
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