How many total Defense Contractors companies are there in Poland?

As of May 2026, Poland has 22 active Defense Contractors companies.

List of 22 Defense Contractors Startups in Poland & Market Trends (May 2026)

Q: Who are the top investors in Defense Contractors companies in Poland?

The top investors in Defense Contractors companies in Poland by number of investments are Expeditions Fund and Point72 Ventures.

The Defense Contractors sector in Poland comprises 22 companies, including 1 funded company. Out of these, 2 are Series A+ funded.

Defense Contractors sector in Poland has seen 1 acquisition and 1 IPO. This represents almost 9.1% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.

This sector includes companies that provide defense products to the military or government organisations.

Defense Contractors sector is also known as Military Contractor.

Companies that provide defense products (aircraft, ships, components) to the military or government organisations are included in this sector. Companies that provide innovative/tech heavy solutions and services to military or government organisations are excluded.

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Top Companies

Huta Stalowa Wola, Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa & more

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Series A+ Companies

Series C+ Companies

IPOs

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There are 22 Defense Contractors startups in Poland which include Huta Stalowa Wola, Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, WZL1, MAW Telecom, Rosomak S.A.. Out of these, 1 startup is funded and has secured Series A+ funding.

1. Huta Stalowa Wola

Company designs and manufactures armored vehicles. It specializes in the production of military equipment and heavy construction machinery. It manufactures artillery, heavy machine guns, and self-propelled howitzers. Besides military products, it produces heavy construction machinery and machine tool equipment.

Key facts about Huta Stalowa Wola

Founded Year: 1938
Location: Stalowa Wola (Poland)
Stage: Acquired
Tracxn Score: 53/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 31 of 1,750 Competitors

2. Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa

Key facts about Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa

Founded Year: 2013
Location: Radom (Poland)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 40/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 10 of 160 Competitors

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3. WZL1

Provider of helicopter maintenance, overhaul, modernization, and aviation component manufacturing. It offers services for both military and civil aviation. Its capabilities include aircraft maintenance and repair, engine overhauls, manufacturing of composite and rubber products, surface treatment, reverse engineering, and precision measurements. The company also provides non-destructive testing, design of control and measurement stations, and upgrades for aircraft and aviation aggregates.

Key facts about WZL1

Founded Year: 1945
Location: Poland
Stage: Public
Tracxn Score: 39/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 20 of 139 Competitors

4. MAW Telecom

Key facts about MAW Telecom

Founded Year: 1990
Location: Warsaw (Poland)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 36/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 37 of 505 Competitors

5. Rosomak S.A.

Provider of military vehicles production and servicing expertise, with products tested on military missions. Specializes in the delivery of Medical Evacuation Vehicles and offers the KTO Rosomak 8x8 Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carriers.

Key facts about Rosomak S.A.

Founded Year: 1952
Location: Siemianowice Slaskie (Poland)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 33/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 24 of 160 Competitors

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Companies founded year-on-year in the Defense Contractors sector in Poland

2 Defense Contractors startups in Poland were founded in 2018 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.

Total Number of Companies

Year	No. of companies
2026	-
2025	-
2024	-
2023	-
2022	-
2021	-
2020	-
2019	-
2018	2
2017	-

Stage-wise distribution of Defense Contractors sector companies in Poland

Out of the total 22 Defense Contractors companies in Poland, 1 have secured funding. Among them, 2 have reached Series A or higher, and 2 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 22

Funded - 1

Series A+ - 2

Series B+ - 2

Series C+ - 2