At MSPO 2025, WB Group presented a mock-up of the Lanca, marking what could be considered Poland’s first domestically conceived cruise missile project. While Poland has been involved in multinational initiatives, such as the European Long-Range Strike Approach (ELSA) program launched in July 2024 with France, Germany, and Italy to jointly develop ground-launched systems exceeding 500 kilometers in range, it has not previously led or independently created such a system. Operationally, Poland has relied on foreign-sourced cruise missiles, such as the U.S.-built AGM-158 JASSM-ER employed by its Air Force and the Norwegian Naval Strike Missile (NSM) fielded for coastal defense since 2013. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Initial information indicates that Lanca is a medium-range land attack cruise missile conceived for containerized launches from both land vehicles and naval platforms, allowing straightforward integration with existing Polish and NATO infrastructure. (Picture source: Army Recognition) |