The guests were welcomed by Jakub Czułba, Board Member of Fabryka Broni „Łucznik” – Radom. The delegation was led by Nicolás Pascual de la Parte (EPP, Spain) and also included Hélder Sousa Silva (EPP, Portugal), Ana Catarina Mendes (S&D, Portugal), Alexandr Vondra (ECR, Czech Republic), Michał Szczerba (EPP, Poland), and Marta Wcisło (EPP, Poland).
During the visit, the MEPs attended a presentation on the history and production capabilities of the factory, its role in the national security system, and its development directions in the context of growing demand for armaments in Europe. The delegation also toured the production facility to observe the manufacturing proces. The MEPs took advantage of the opportunity to test the company’s flagship products at the shooting range.
– The visit of the European Parliament’s Committee on Security and Defense representatives confirms that the Polish defense industry plays a significant role in ensuring the security of all of Europe. Łucznik – Radom Arms Factory consistently develops its production and technological capabilities to meet new geopolitical challenges and the growing needs of the armed forces – said Seweryn Figurski, Board Chairman of Fabryka Broni „Łucznik” – Radom.
As emphasized by Jakub Czułba, Board Member of Fabryka Broni „Łucznik” - Radom:
– The meeting at our facility provided an opportunity for direct discussion on the capabilities of the European defense-industrial base. We showcased not only our production capacity but also the team’s expertise and readiness to cooperate in initiatives that strengthen European Union security.
The visit to Radom was one of the key points of the delegation’s program in Poland which included meetings with representatives of the government and visits to selected defense sector facilities