The Łukasiewicz Research Network has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Lubawa S.A. and Miranda Spółka z o.o. The agreement, signed at the Łukasiewicz Centre, provides for the implementation of joint research and development, investment and implementation projects.
The collaboration will focus on advanced materials and technologies for the defence sector – including< ballistic protection and specialist technical fabrics with enhanced durability, as well as multispectral camouflage systems designed for soldiers and equipment.
A number of institutes within the Łukasiewicz Research Network are involved in these joint projects: the Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials, the Łódź Institute of Technology, the Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals and the Institute of Electrical Engineering.
“This new strategic partnership is yet another bridge between science and industry. We will develop technologies that will enhance national security and strengthen Poland’s competitiveness. I am delighted that by carrying out tasks in the field of defence, we can simultaneously implement the principles of a circular economy,” emphasises Dr Hubert Cichocki, President of the Łukasiewicz Centre, referring to the Network’s strategic directions.
Lubawa S.A. is a Polish leader in the manufacture of ballistic shields, bulletproof vests and specialist coated fabrics. Miranda Spółka z o.o. specialises in camouflage systems and innovative textile materials for military and industrial applications.
“The development of Poland’s defence capabilities requires close cooperation between the domestic industry and Poland’s scientific community. In the current geopolitical climate, alongside international cooperation, it is crucial to consistently build our own capabilities in areas related to defence,” emphasised Grzegorz Dybus, Managing Director of “MIRANDA” Sp. z o.o.
The partnership aligns with all four strategic priorities of the Łukasiewicz Research Network for the period 2025–2034. These are: defence and national security, industrial chemistry, the energy transition, and the circular economy.
