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PZL Mielec to produce F-35 electrical harnesses and Black Hawk components

PZL Mielec Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II UH-60 Black Hawk aerospace manufacturing

PZL Mielec, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has secured two major aerospace production programs. The facility in Poland will manufacture 287 types of electrical harnesses for the F-35 Lightning II multirole fighter. These harnesses, which utilize both traditional electrical connections and advanced fiber optic technology, are critical for power transmission and signal communication between onboard systems. The plant aims to produce approximately 13,000 harnesses annually, involving the assembly of over 90,000 connectors.

The first deliveries for the F-35 program are scheduled for July 2027. In addition to the F-35 project, the company is launching a second program to produce cockpit structures for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

To support these expansions, PZL Mielec will invest in infrastructure, equipment, and workforce training. The investment is supported by the Industrial Development Agency (ARP) through the Polish Investment Zone, which provides an income tax exemption valued at approximately 17 million PLN. The facility already participates in producing F-16 Block 70/72 fuselage structures for Lockheed Martin.

Entities

Industrial Development Agency · Janusz Zakręcki · Lockheed Martin · Mielec · PZL Mielec

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 3 SOURCES] The company will receive an income tax exemption of approximately 17 million PLN. korso.pl · milmag.pl · defence24.pl
  • [● 3 SOURCES] PZL Mielec will produce cockpit structures for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. korso.pl · milmag.pl · defence24.pl
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The F-35 harnesses will utilize both electrical and fiber optic technologies. korso.pl · defence24.pl
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The facility aims to produce approximately 13,000 harnesses per year. korso.pl · defence24.pl
  • [● 3 SOURCES] PZL Mielec will produce 287 types of electrical harnesses for the F-35 Lightning II. korso.pl · milmag.pl · defence24.pl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] PZL Mielec currently produces F-16 Block 70/72 fuselage structures. defence24.pl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The first deliveries of F-35 components are planned for July 2027. defence24.pl

Sources

PZL wyprodukuje elementy do najnowocześniejszych myśliwców F-35 [korso.pl]
Amerykański gigant rozwinie zakład na Podkarpaciu. W tle myśliwce F-35 i nowe miejsca pracy [wojna.co.pl]
Wiązki elektryczne do F-35 Lightning II i kabiny do UH-60 Black Hawk będą powstawać w PZL Mielec – MILMAG [milmag.pl]
Lockheed Martin’s subsidiary PZL Mielec to produce F-35 wiring harnesses in Poland [defence-industry.eu]
Części do F-35 będą powstawać w Polsce. Pierwsze dostawy w 2027 roku [defence24.pl]