Poland strengthens military air traffic control with L3Harris GCA-2000 mobile ground control systems

The US State Department has approved a $105 million sale of military equipment aimed at strengthening the country's air traffic control capabilities and strengthening NATO airspace security. This sale includes mobile ground control systems (GCA-2000) and a number of additional equipment designed to increase the autonomy and response of Polish forces to air threats.

Poland requested several important components to support and optimize its military air control systems. In addition to the GCA-2000 systems, this delivery includes:

• AN/UPX interrogators;
• high precision navigation systems;
• radio navigation equipment;

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• test equipment;
• spare parts and consumables.

The agreement also provides extended guarantees and comprehensive training services for Polish personnel to facilitate the integration and optimal use of these new technologies in the existing military infrastructure.

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The main equipment, the GCA-2000 Ground Approach Control System, offers an advanced solution for guiding aircraft during approach and landing, especially in adverse weather conditions. This system uses Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radios, which are essential to maintain reliable, secure communications and precise air traffic control, particularly in areas with limited radar coverage.

L3Harris, a defense company based in Melbourne, was appointed as the main contractor for the delivery and implementation of this operation. A leader in advanced communications and surveillance technologies, L3Harris has long-standing partnerships in international defense and this collaboration with Poland reflects its growing role in NATO. The US company previously played a key role in a $255 million military equipment sale in 2023, providing communications equipment for Poland's armed forces.

This previous deal modernized Poland's communications infrastructure with sophisticated radio systems, increasing the country's ability to coordinate military operations. The partnership with L3Harris underscores the continuity of the defense relationship between Poland and the United States, which is a key element in the development of Polish military capabilities.