Mielec – 3 December 2024, PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, recently delivered another S-70i Black Hawk helicopter to the Polish National Police (PNP), expanding the PNP Aviation Board fleet to five aircraft. This latest delivery completes the contract requirements signed in December 2022 for two helicopters and continues to bolster their mission capabilities and increase safety throughout the region.

The helicopter was accepted by the Commander-in-Chief of the Polish National Police, Maj. Gen. Marek Boron, during a visit to PZL Mielec. In accordance with the terms of the contract, the helicopters were delivered in full operational configuration. The contract also included the delivery of a spare parts package, ground support equipment (GSE) and a training package.

“Following the successful delivery of S-70 Black Hawk helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces, we are proud to expand the Polish National Police’s fleet with another aircraft,” said Janusz Zakręcki, PZL Mielec President and General Director. “We are confident that the enlarged fleet of versatile, reliable and durable Black Hawk helicopters will meet the operational needs of the Polish National Police, enhancing the safety of citizens nationwide and supporting the Polish Rescue and Firefighting System.”

Starting in 2019, the Polish National Police has used S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for operations conducted by police counterterrorism units, including the Central Counter-Terrorism Unit. Their missions include search and rescue, border patrol, firefighting, and disaster response in coordination with the National Headquarters of the State Fire Service of Poland.