VIGO Photonics strengthens cooperation with the Polish defense industry – agreements with PCO and CRW TELESYSTEM-MESKO signed during the MSPO trade fair in Kielce

PRESS RELEASE

Ożarów Mazowiecki, September 5, 2025

During the 33rd International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce, VIGO Photonics, a global leader in the production of infrared detectors and modules, signed two letters of intent: with the TELESYSTEM-MESKO S.A. Development and Implementation Center and with PCO S.A. The agreements are part of the company's strategy to strengthen its presence in the defense sector and its commitment to building a secure domestic supply chain for the Polish army.

VIGO Photonics is successfully acquiring new development contracts and agreements on the arms market. The letter of intent, signed with CRW TELESYSTEM-MESKO, responsible for the creation, development, and production of critical guidance elements (SEEKER) for PIORUN surface-to-air missiles, PPZR GROM, PPK PIRAT missiles, and APR 155 and APR 120 precision strike ammunition, aims to develop modern optoelectronic solutions in missile and ammunition technology. The agreement covers the development of innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the modern battlefield, in particular matrices that will be used in modern missile guidance systems, as well as systems that detect laser targeting. The new generation of products will provide Polish and allied armed forces with new capabilities across a wide spectrum in the field of imaging and sensor technology.

Thanks to the cooperation between VIGO Photonics and CRW TELESYSTEM-MESKO, it will be possible to effectively implement Polish semiconductor solutions aimed at counteracting mass airborne attacks, e.g., by drones or combat aircraft.

The scope of cooperation between the two companies has been planned very broadly – from dialogue with Polish government agencies, through research and development and the implementation of developed solutions into production, to the formulation and implementation of a joint technology strategy. This partnership has enormous potential and is a real response to the urgent, still unmet needs of the Polish Armed Forces in the area of modern defense systems against airborne threats.

- Our ambition is to be able to use world-class solutions that are manufactured in Poland and protect the country's strategic interests. The launch of a new project with CRW TELESYSTEM-MESKO shows that we are on the right track to achieve this mission - comments Adam Piotrowski, President of VIGO Photonics.

- Sovereignty and independence in critical technologies is an idea that has guided us since the very beginning of CRW TELESYSTEM-MESKO's operation in the design and manufacture of the most sophisticated guidance systems for very short-range anti-aircraft missiles and precision-strike ammunition. I am deeply convinced that the joint venture launched with VIGO will contribute to the creation of new domestic solutions in the field of homing heads for missiles and will become the beginning of the development of Polish solutions with a longer range than VSHORA - says Janusz Noga, President of the Management Board of CRW TELESYSTEM-MESKO.

During this year's MSPO trade fair, VIGO Photonics also strengthened its long-standing cooperation with PCO, one of the pillars of the Polish Armaments Group, by signing a letter of intent aimed at creating new solutions for the Polish army that will use photonic integrated circuits (PIC) currently being developed by the company. The agreement not only confirms the high quality and reliability of the solutions offered, but also guarantees the stability of cooperation within a specific time and financial framework.

- In implementing the HyperPIC project, VIGO plans to create a miniaturized solution that will contain an infrared detector, lasers, waveguides, and electronics in a chip the size of a fingertip, which will allow for their wider use, including in military operations. The signed letter is proof that VIGO Photonics is seen as a creator of future technologies - says Adam Piotrowski.

-We began our cooperation with VIGO Photonics many years ago, working together on the development of the Polish defense industry. In April of this year, we signed a contract for the supply of cooled infrared matrices, and today we are signing a letter of intent that strengthens our business relationship. We hope that future joint projects will be equally fruitful. Cooperation with domestic industrial potential is an important element of our company's development strategy, which is why we are all the more pleased with the agreement we have signed - said Marek Adamiak, President of the Management Board of PCO.

During this year's 33rd International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO), VIGO Photonics presented a mid-infrared focal plane array developed specifically for the Polish military. This solution is used in observation and reconnaissance systems, significantly increasing the capabilities of target detection and identification in difficult operating conditions. The FPA was presented not only at the VIGO Photonics stand, but also at the PCO stand, which uses it in its thermal imaging cameras.

Visitors could also learn about other key products of the company, used, among others, in smart ammunition, fire detection systems for immediate extinguishing in military vehicles, as well as in optical spectroscopy solutions for the detection of chemical and biological hazards. An additional attraction was the HELIOS (Helmet Laser Impulse Observation System) developed by VIGO engineers, which, when mounted on a soldier's helmet, can detect a laser beam and transmit information that it has been targeted. HELIOS detects short laser pulses used by modern laser rangefinders and target indicators. Once detected, it uses an audible signal to indicate the area where the threat is located. This solution is just one example of the potential applications of detectors manufactured by VIGO Photonics at its factory.

The technologies presented not only increase the effectiveness and safety of the armed forces' operations, but also contribute to building Poland's technological sovereignty in the field of defense.

About VIGO Photonics

VIGO Photonics S.A. (WSE: VGO) is a global manufacturer of advanced mid-infrared detectors, dedicated modules and semiconductor materials. VIGO technology is used by customers from all over the world - from industry, through transport and medicine, to the security and defense sector. VIGO detectors have been tested even in the most demanding conditions - on Mars, where they were found on board the Curiosity rover in the NASA mission. The company has been operating since 1987 and has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 2014. It employs about 200 outstanding specialists and scientists. The company's headquarters is located in Ożarów Mazowiecki, and its subsidiary operates in the United States.

More information:

www.vigo.com.pl

www.linkedin.com/company/vigo-photonics

Media contact:

Piotr Piotrowski, CC Group

piotr.piotrowski@ccgroup.pl, +48 697 613 010

Karolina Sałajczyk-Stefańska, VIGO Photonics 

ksstefanska@vigo.com.pl, +48 538 565 256