Key questions remain unresolved for Polish SHORAD
CAMM-ER is one of the potential contenders to provide the interceptor missile for the Polish Narew programme. (Photo: MBDA)
Poland picks a lead contractor for the Narew programme but there is still no decision on which missile will be used.
State-owned defence group PGZ was appointed as lead contractor for the Narew short-range air defence (SHORAD) programme in late April 2021, following an announcement by Polish Minister of Defence Mariusz Blaszczak.
Narew would fill a gap in Polish air defence after selection of the Patriot system under the Wisla programme (with the first delivery in 2022) and the domestic development of the Pilica PSR-A for very short-range air defence (VSHORAD).
The Polish Air Force requires SHORAD for airbases in the country, while the Polish Land Forces need a capability to protect its infrastructure and equipment — on site or on
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