MoD: Polish industry to deliver tactical medium range drones to the Polish Army

The Ministry of the Defense (MON) has decided that the Polish producers will deliver tactical medium range unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) within the scope of Gryf program, the Polish Press Agency (PAP) reported citing the ministry's statement. "The proceedings will be conduced in competitive mode. ... The Armament Inspectorate will invite those Polish companies belonging to the group of high economic-defense priority," lieutenant colonel Jacek Sońta, the MON spokesman told PAP. When it comes to the Zefir program which assumes purchase of MALE system (Medium Altitude Long Endurance), the decision will be made later, Sońta also said. State-controlled Polish Armed Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa) and WB Electronics are expected to bid for the unarmed drones contract.  According to the media, Thales UK (who has recently signed an agreement with WB Electronics) or Israeli Hermes might be in running for the MALE drones.