On 3 September 2025, Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ S.A.), PGZ Stocznia Wojenna (PGZ S.W) and Naval Group have signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement (ICA) in the field of naval activities, focusing on advanced manufacturing related to the construction of submarines and other highly specialized vessels.
The ICA signed today is a significant milestone in the strategic relationship between the companies, elevating the scope of cooperation to a higher level and opening the possibility of integrating the Polish defence industry into Naval Group’s supply chain.
By strengthening durable industrial ties in the defence and maritime sectors, this agreement also contributes to deepen the strategic partnership between France and Poland, making it a direct implementation of the Treaty on “Enhanced Cooperation and Friendship” signed in Nancy on 9 May 2025 by the two countries.
Marie-Laure Bourgeois, Naval Group's Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, said: “We are very honoured to sign this cooperation with PGZ, the main defence industrial group in Poland and a key partner for Naval Group. This agreement illustrates our shared ambition to develop a strong, sovereign and future ready naval industrial base in Poland and to build a long-term industrial cooperation for the benefit of both our countries.”
Jan Grabowski, Vice President of the Management Board of PGZ S.A., said: “Naval Group is a global leader in the production of both surface and submarine vessels, including those requiring top-tier skills. The sanctioned Industrial Partnership between the entities will significantly increase the production capacity of the domestic industry while providing appropriately trained resources and technological potential to carry out production tasks for the French partner. It should be added that cooperation in the maritime domain between our entities is another step expanding the significance of the strategic Partnership between France and Poland.”
As an international naval defence player, Naval Group is a partner for countries seeking to maintain control of their maritime sovereignty. Naval Group develops innovative solutions to meet its customers’ requirements. The group is present throughout the entire life cycle of vessels. It designs, produces, equips, integrates, supports and upgrades submarines and surface ships, as well as their systems and equipment, right up to the final phases of deconstruction and dismantling. Naval Group’s unique know-how in autonomous systems, underwater weapons and drones place it in pole position to become European leader in the sector.
As a high-tech company, Naval Group draws on its outstanding expertise, unique design and production resources and ability to establish strategic partnerships, in particular within the framework of transfers of technology. It also provides shipyard and naval base services.
Ever mindful of the issues concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR), Naval Group is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact. Located on five continents, the group generates revenue of 4.355 billion euros and has 16,722 employees (Full-Time Equivalent average annual workforce - figures as on 31 December 2024).
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) is Poland’s leading state-owned defense group, managing a portfolio of companies active in shipbuilding, offshore construction, and the technical modernization of the Polish Armed Forces.
PGZ manufactures innovative systems and solutions used by the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland and allied formations. The Group’s offer encompasses: modern radiolocation and radar systems, rifles and optoelectronics, wheeled armoured transporters, barrel artillery, unmanned air systems and systems supporting battlefield management.
PGZ is the main industrial partner in the Technical Modernisation Programme of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland run by the Polish Ministry of National Defence. PGZ cooperates with the largest enterprises in the global armaments sector and participate in the acquisition of numerous systems, including medium range air defense systems for Polish Armed Forces.
