Press Release Date: 6/29/2026
East Aurora, NY -- Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PONAR Wadowice S.A., Poland’s technological leader in hydraulic power systems and defense manufacturing, to define the framework for future technological and industrial cooperation. The signing took place this month in Kraków, Poland, marking a key step in Moog’s commitment to U.S.-Polish collaboration and localizing advanced defense capabilities across Europe.
The MOU focuses on collaboration in hydraulic and electro-hydrostatic actuation systems for military aerospace and defense applications aligned with the needs of the Polish Ministry of National Defence and other European customers. These include aviation test equipment and associated hardware aimed at enhancing the capabilities and readiness of European defense forces.
PONAR Wadowice’s strong presence in Poland’s defense sector and extensive technological and engineering capabilities, combined with Moog’s global reputation for precision motion control and operational excellence, enables the cooperation to bring advanced technology and manufacturing closer to European customers. Through coordinated planning, site assessments, feasibility studies, and stakeholder engagement, Moog and PONAR Wadowice will work together to define project structures, roles, and operational frameworks that accelerate innovation and delivery in the region.
“This agreement builds on Moog’s decades-long commitment to developing solutions that meet the demanding requirements of military aerospace systems,” said Mike Gruver, Senior Vice President, Moog Defense. “By aligning cutting-edge engineering at both Moog and PONAR Wadowice with regional production capacity, we aim to better serve Polish defense programs.”
“This effort is focused on delivering reliable, sustainable solutions that are locally supported for Poland’s and Europe’s defense needs,” said Marek Warzecha, CEO of PONAR Wadowice. “This initiative is a critical step in reinforcing Poland’s ability to respond to evolving security challenges with advanced, regionally supported systems.”
About Moog Inc.
Moog is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems. Moog’s high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites, and space vehicles, launch vehicles, defense systems, missiles, automated industrial machinery, marine, and medical equipment. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.moog.com.
About PONAR Wadowice S.A.
PONAR Wadowice S.A. is the largest Polish manufacturer of oil hydraulics components and systems, combining over 60 years of experience and a team of more than 800 professionals to deliver innovative engineering solutions worldwide. The company operates through two specialized divisions: its Wadowice headquarters, which manufactures high-precision components like valves and pumps, and its Łaziska Górne facility, dedicated to custom-designing and servicing complete hydraulic power units and high-pressure systems. Backed by its own R&D Center and a state-of-the-art machinery park, PONAR successfully executes complex, technologically demanding projects for international markets across nearly every major industrial sector, including mining, power generation, aviation, and defense. Additional information can be found at https://www.ponar-wadowice.pl/en.