What Happened
Poland-Based Collaboration to Enhance X-BAT Sustainment Capabilities
GE Aerospace, Shield AI, and Poland’s WZL-2 have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for the F110 engine that powers the X-BAT aircraft. The partnership aims to establish MRO capability in Poland, leveraging GE Aerospace’s propulsion expertise, Shield AI’s AI-piloted aircraft innovation, and WZL-2’s industry expertise and facilities. This collaboration is expected to enhance the sustainment capabilities of X-BAT, a vertical takeoff and landing fighter aircraft, and strengthen Poland’s position in the European defense market. The agreement was reported by MarketScreener.