Boeing has signed offset implementation agreements with Polish defense companies WZL-1 and WCBKT to establish maintenance, repair and ground support capabilities for the country's future fleet of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
The agreements were signed at WZL-1's facility in Łódź and form part of Poland's offset obligations tied to its purchase of 96 AH-64E Apaches. Poland will become the world's second-largest Apache operator after the United States once all helicopters are delivered.
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Under the agreements, WZL-1 will develop maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for the AH-64E, including routine inspections, repairs and selected depot-level work. WCBKT will work with Boeing to evaluate Polish-designed ground support equipment for possible use with the helicopter.
Boeing said it will provide technical expertise, training and engineering support to help both companies establish domestic sustainment capabilities for the Apache fleet.
WZL-1 has become one of the main industrial partners in Poland's military modernization programs. Besides the Apache, the company also supports the country's M-346 Master trainer fleet and participates in production related to the Patriot air defense system.
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Poland ordered the 96 AH-64E helicopters in 2024 to replace its Soviet-designed Mi-24 attack helicopters. Deliveries are expected to continue over the coming years, while the Polish Army already operates leased Apaches to begin pilot and maintenance training ahead of the arrival of production aircraft.
The AH-64E is the latest version of Boeing's Apache family and features improved sensors, avionics, networking capabilities and the ability to control unmanned aircraft during combat missions. More than 1,300 Apaches are currently in service with military operators around the world.
