On June 16, 2023, solemn celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Institute of Aviation Technology took place. The ceremony was attended by the Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense, Deputy Minister Marcin Ociepa, representatives of the Polish Armed Forces, Military Research Institutes, industry, and the scientific community.

The official part of the celebration commenced with an address by the Director of the Institute, Ph.D., D.Sc. Eng. Mirosław Kowalski, who provided insight into the rich history of the Institute, presenting its most significant developments, both past and present, that have been realized over the years.

Following this, the Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense, Mr. Marcin Ociepa, delivered remarks highlighting the exceptional role of research institutes in fostering strategic cooperation between the scientific community, industry, and the military, all in the interest of Poland's security and defense:
"(…) You, Mr. Director, and the Directors of other institutes, have a unique role to play in ensuring that soldiers can focus on their training, exercises, and professional development, with the knowledge that they have military institutes, military science that keeps pace with the challenges of the future (…) I wish for you to be leaders of innovative approaches that will inspire the Polish Armed Forces, Polish science, Polish industry, and Polish society."

Subsequently, Lt. Col. Ewelina Siekierska read out Decision No. 3047 of the Minister of National Defense dated June 14, 2023, regarding the awarding of Gold and Silver Medals for Merit to National Defense. The decorations were presented by Deputy Minister Marcin Ociepa and the Director of ITWL.
In the next part of the ceremony, the Director conferred Medals for Merit to ITWL, awarded upon the recommendation of the Medal Committee. The Director's decision was read by its Chairman, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Mieczysław Walentynowicz.

The official proceedings concluded with the presentation of doctoral degrees in engineering and technical sciences in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering. This segment was preceded by the reading of a resolution by the Deputy Chairman of the Scientific Council of ITWL, Prof. Col. Mariusz Zieja. The doctoral diplomas were presented by the Director of ITWL and the Chairman of the Scientific Council of ITWL, Prof. Wojciech Wawrzyński.

The subsequent part of the celebration featured an artistic performance by the Artistic Ensemble of the Polish Armed Forces and Maciej Miecznikowski, who also served as the host for the entire event.
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The date June 17, 1953, is officially recognized as the day of the establishment of the post-war technical military aviation institute. In essence, it was not a new military institute in Poland, especially since it assumed a significant portion of the tasks of the pre-war Institute of Aviation Technology (ITL), thus becoming its successor and the continuation of its activities interrupted by World War II.

The name "Institute of Aviation Technology of the Armed Forces" was introduced five years later, in 1958, based on the decree of the Minister of National Defense.