Piorun (missile)

The Piorun Portable Anti-Aircraft Missile System is produced by the Mesko company and was created as a result of the GROM system modernization carried out in 2010-2015. As part of the modernization, the effectiveness of the homing warhead was significantly improved by increasing the sensitivity of detection, which increased the distance at which the missile is able to target and hit the target, increased resistance to interference was obtained, a proximity fuse was used, an access authorization system and the set for fire was adapted in night conditions.[2][3][4]

In 2016, the Ministry of National Defence signed a contract for the purchase of 420 launchers (launch mechanisms) and 1,300 rockets for the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland. The deliveries are planned for 2017-2020. As a result of delays resulting from technical problems related to the propulsion system, which were, however, resolved and after a successful acceptance test, the delivery of rockets and launch devices began in 2019. In 2020, Piorun missiles were fired from Poprad self-propelled anti-aircraft missile systems. The missiles are used not only by Poprad, but also by anti-aircraft missile and artillery system PSR-A Pilica.[2][1]