Poland’s Helicopter Modernisation: A Strategic Vision with Major General Nowak

In an interview at Global Defence Helicopter 2024, Major General Ireneusz Nowak, Inspector of the Polish Air Force and veteran F-16 pilot, discusses Poland’s sweeping helicopter modernisation programme—one of the largest in Europe. From the acquisition of 96 Apaches, 30 Black Hawks, and additional platforms, to the challenges of training, sustainment, and infrastructure, General Nowak outlines how Poland is preparing its forces for a new era of rotary capability. He also emphasises the role of NATO, regional cooperation, and the continued relevance of helicopters alongside evolving technologies like UAVs.