On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, satellite communications terminal manufacturer AvL Technologies, Inc. announced the signing of a $31 million contract with Polish defense supplier GISS Sp. z o.o.
Under the terms of the agreement, Asheville-based AvL will deliver 2.4-meter trailer-mounted driveaway satellite terminals to support tactical communications for Poland’s Ministry of National Defence.
Defense Procurement Context and WGS Interoperability
The award expands AvL’s international footprint within NATO defense markets, addressing growing requirements for resilient, allied-interoperable satellite communications. WGS certification verifies that the terminal hardware complies with military standards established for the United States Department of Defense Wideband Global SATCOM constellation, allowing Polish defense forces to securely interface with U.S. and allied space assets during multinational operations.
The procurement builds on AvL Technologies’ ongoing expansion of tactical defense terminals and builds upon AvL’s multi-band terminal architecture designed for rapidly deployable military command posts.
Terminal Specifications and Hardware Architecture
The 2.4-meter driveaway terminal combines a high-rigidity carbon-fiber reflector with automated antenna-positioning systems to enable rapid signal acquisition in harsh field environments. The ruggedized trailer unit is certified for simultaneous operational support across X-band and military Ka-band spectrum.
Operating on military Ka-band and X-band frequencies provides Polish Armed Forces units with dual-band operational redundancy. X-band links deliver reliable signal penetration through adverse weather conditions and atmospheric interference, while military Ka-band provides high-throughput bandwidth necessary for dense data transport, real-time video surveillance feeds, and secure tactical voice communications.
Defense Modernization and Regional Strategic Rationale
The terminal award aligns with Poland’s strategic investment in sovereign defense readiness and border security. Following geopolitical shifts across Eastern Europe, Poland has accelerated military modernization initiatives supported by European Union funding instruments.
Specifically, Poland was allocated EUR 43.7 billion through the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program. These capital allocations target primary defense initiatives including air and missile defense systems, anti-drone warfare capabilities, military mobility, and secure communications infrastructure across Eastern NATO borders.
Executive Leadership Viewpoints
“This award reflects the trust that GISS and the Polish defense community place in AvL’s people, technology and ability to deliver mission-critical communications,” said David Bowne, Chief Executive Officer of AvL Technologies. “It further establishes AvL as a leading solutions provider in the global defense sector, and we are honored to support Poland’s efforts to strengthen secure, resilient communications for current and future missions.”
“This agreement is an important milestone for GISS and affirms our ability to deliver advanced, secure satellite communications solutions to Poland’s defense community,” stated Andrzej Puścian, Chief Executive Officer of GISS Sp. z o.o. “AvL’s WGS-certified technology and proven record of delivering reliable SATCOM solutions for demanding defense applications, combined with GISS’s local-market expertise, create a strong foundation for long-term cooperation.”
Manufacturing Schedule and Deployment Roadmap
The partnership combines AvL’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities in North Carolina with GISS’s local integration and field support infrastructure in Poland. Production of the 2.4-meter trailer-mounted units will proceed at AvL’s main manufacturing facilities in Asheville, with initial deliveries and field integration scheduled to support Polish military units throughout upcoming force modernization phases.
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