Poland's government acquired Huta Częstochowa steel plant for $62.8 million in December 2025, securing strategic armor plate production capabilities. The facility represents Poland's sole domestic producer of hardened thick armor plates required for military vehicles & naval vessels. Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz characterized the acquisition as historic, preventing the strategic asset from falling into foreign hands. The plant targets 500,000 metric tons annual production by 2026, serving both defense & commercial markets.