Lockheed Martin’s subsidiary PZL Mielec to produce F-35 wiring harnesses in Poland

Lockheed Martin subsidiary PZL Mielec will manufacture F-35 wiring harnesses in Poland, with the first delivery planned for July 2027 and annual output targeted at approximately 13,000 harnesses. The program covers 287 harness types using electrical and fiber-optic connections to distribute power and transmit signals between aircraft systems. Preparations include expanded infrastructure, production and testing equipment, and workforce development, alongside new work on UH-60 Black Hawk cockpit structures. Poland's Industrial Development Agency has granted a support decision allowing up to PLN 17 million in income-tax exemptions, with the new F-35 production phase scheduled for 2027-2029.