Polish Defense Group prepares consortium for PLN 11 bln bid

Polish Defense Group (PGZ) has formed a consortium that will compete for the Narew project, a short-range anti-air defense system, which is a part of the Polish Armed Forces modernization plan. The Narew system will be worth about PLN 11 billion and is due to b completed by 2022, reported the Ministry of the State Treasury. "We would like the PGZ to be the contractor of choice for the Polish Army, considering the group's ability to provide a comprehensive world-class offer," said vice minister Zdzisław Gawlik. The project will link rocket, radar, optoelectronic and IT systems together. Hopes are high for the group and new jobs the project may entail. The consortium is made up of 11 companies within PGZ, reported ISBnews.