Defence & Space

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

ICEYE Federation: How can the effectiveness of national satellite constellations be increased?

In recent years, ICEYE has been increasingly developing its portfolio of services aimed at military customers. This European company, which builds satellites…

2026-06-17 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 14 minutes

MSBS Grot: A Polish firearm with its own DNA

The MSBS Grot is a family of carbines and rifles developed by Polish engineers, the military, and users who gradually shaped its…

2026-06-14 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 12 minutes

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

U.S.-UAE artificial intelligence task force

U.S. Central Command announced an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to establish the first bilateral task force aimed at accelerating the…

2026-07-28 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz cooperate on unmanned systems programs

German companies Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in integrating electronic warfare and signals…

2026-05-13 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

MSPO 2026: Record-breaking edition driven by dual-use technologies

The 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) will take place at Targi Kielce on September 8–11, 2026. This year’s edition has already…

2026-08-18 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Mehler Protection returns to Poland for MSPO 2026

Mehler Protection, part of Mehler Systems and a manufacturer of personal and platform ballistic protection, is returning to MSPO in Kielce from September…

2026-08-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Poland: One year of Operation Safe West

July 7, 2026, marked the first anniversary of the launch of Operation “Safe West.” One year earlier, soldiers of the…

2026-07-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

US Customs and Border Protection orders more Airbus H125 helicopters

European company Airbus Helicopters has finalized a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 light helicopters by US Customs and Border Protection’s…

2026-07-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Trump limits US participation in South Korea’s Ulchi Freedom Shield 2026 exercises

President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to reduce US military participation in the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise in South Korea, citing…

2026-08-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Rheinmetall and Boeing deepen cooperation on European CCA project

Rheinmetall and Boeing have announced the launch of a joint program aimed at rapidly introducing Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) capabilities in Germany –…

2026-08-10 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo sign laser communications cooperation agreement

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo are planning the world’s first in-flight laser communications link between a spacecraft returning from orbit and…

2026-08-18 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Airbus to supply communications satellite to Spain

Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Spanish operator Hisdesat to develop and build the SpainSat NG-III satellite, Europe’s most…

2026-08-07 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes
Shooting

Sightmark Introduces the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4 Closed‑Emitter Red Dot Sight

Sightmark expands its lineup with a new closed‑emitter reflex sight — the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4. Designed for hunting and…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New FALCO D910 L chest holster

FALCO, a Slovak holster manufacturer with many years of experience, is introducing the D910 L — a long‑awaited Kydex chest holster welcomed by the…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Sightmark Introduces the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4 Closed‑Emitter Red Dot Sight

Sightmark expands its lineup with a new closed‑emitter reflex sight — the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4. Designed for hunting and…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New FALCO D910 L chest holster

FALCO, a Slovak holster manufacturer with many years of experience, is introducing the D910 L — a long‑awaited Kydex chest holster welcomed by the…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

BC ARMS USA: Polish defense company enters the American market

BC ARMS USA is a new company based in California that will offer Americans ballistic protection equipment of Polish design.

2026-07-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Soft armor vest Titanium Tactical QR I from Greek Anorak

The Greek company Anorak offers a soft bulletproof vest, Titanium Tactical QR I, available for sale from EUR 599 to EUR 738.

2026-06-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Polish team wins King of 2 Miles 2026 competition

Jakub Sidorowicz as the shooter and Rafał Rutkowski as the spotter won the demanding King of 2 Miles long-range competition in France, scoring two…

2026-05-12 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

This Year’s Spring Delta Long Range Weekend Concludes

Another edition of the Delta Long Range Weekend has concluded. Long-range shooting enthusiasts met at the Military Institute of Armament Technology…

2026-05-11 | Grzegorz Sobczak | 4 minutes

CZ Bren 3 for Montenegro

On July 24th, 2026, Colt CZ Group officially announced the signing of an agreement for the delivery of products from Česká…

2026-07-28 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New 1–10x LPVO: Sightmark Presidio 1–10×26 SFP

Sightmark is introducing a new Presidio 1–10×26 SFP low‑power variable optic, designed to stand out with an MRAD reticle featuring a centrally illuminated…

2026-07-22 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Mantis TitanX now available at the Strefa Celu store

Strefa Celu (Jammas) announces the arrival of advanced Mantis TitanX training devices, which, taking the form of a Glock pistol replica…

2026-04-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Delta Long Range Weekend 2026 coming on May 9

This year’s edition of Delta Long Range Weekend will take place on May 9. Do you shoot mid-range, long-range, or extreme long-range? Test…

2026-03-16 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Growth in Firearm Permits in Poland Continues in 2025

The National Police Headquarters has released a report on firearm permits in Poland in 2025. The number of shooters continues to increase, with nearly 45,000…

2026-02-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

Poland: Temporary Ban on Carrying Firearms in Warsaw on November 11, 2025

Minister Marcin Kierwiński has instructed the security services to take measures ensuring safety during the Independence March in Warsaw and other events…

2025-10-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

5 Best Value ATN Rifle Scopes Under €1500

ATN is a leading manufacturer of daytime optics, smart night vision, and thermal vision technology. The innovative features and ergonomic designs…

2022-11-11 | Redakcja | 9 minutes

MILMAG Visits Grand Power

Grand Power is a Slovak manufacturer of the acknowledged good quality firearms. Take part in our guided tour with English subtitles.

2022-05-23 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

Mactronic Patrol RX Flashlight – Six-Month Field Review

I received the Mactronic Patrol RX for testing at the end of 2025. After more than six months of use, I can now…

2026-07-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 9 minutes

KJI K950 Carbon – a tripod for discerning shooters

The concept of tripods in shooting has firmly taken root in shooters’ minds. The idea of using tripods began to take shape during…

2026-06-11 | Jarosław Lis | 10 minutes

Light on the Rifle: Why It Changes Everything Inside a Building

Weapon-mounted lighting is one of the most discussed and least understood categories in tactical equipment. This is a guide to what it actually…

2026-07-13 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

EOTECH Holographic Sight – History, Technology, Practice

The holographic sight is a device known for nearly 30 years and used by professionals around the world. A favorite sight of many…

2024-09-02 | Michał Gaweł | 12 minutes

A New Hall, Greater Capabilities: Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom Ready for Increased Production

A ceremonial opening of a new production hall was held today at the Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom. The ceremony was preceded by the placement of a time capsule containing memorabilia documenting the modern history of the plant, marking the celebrations of the Arms Factory’s 100th anniversary.

The new facility, with a total usable area of 3,513.53 m² and a volume of over 21,000 m³, was built to expand production and storage capacity and to create comfortable administrative and social spaces. The value of the investment amounted to over 31 million PLN gross.

Photos: Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom

During the opening ceremony, Seweryn Figurski, President of the Management Board of Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom, emphasized the strategic importance of the investment:

The construction of the new hall is part of a larger project to expand Fabryka Broni’s manufacturing capacity and respond to the modern needs of the market. Starting next year, the plant’s production capacity will increase to over 80,000 firearms annually – our answer to the growing demands of the Ministry of National Defense, the Polish Armed Forces, and uniformed services. Today’s opening also carries symbolic meaning – we are delivering this investment almost exactly one year after breaking the first symbolic ground. This demonstrates that we can act quickly, responsibly, and with the future of the Polish defense industry in mind.

The year 2025 is exceptional for Fabryka Broni for another reason as well – the plant is celebrating its 100th anniversary, honoring its long-standing tradition of arms production in Radom and the successive stages of development that have shaped its position as a key weapons manufacturer in Poland.

Today’s event is particularly meaningful for us because it takes place during the 100th anniversary celebrations of Fabryka Broni. In the time capsule placed in the ground, we included items symbolizing the past and present of our enterprise. The new hall is equipped with state-of-the-art digitally controlled machines, enabling the Factory to achieve the highest production capacity in its history. In this impressive way, we are opening the second century of the plant’s existence,” said Jakub Czułba, member of the Management Board of Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom.

The newly opened hall incorporates solutions designed to enable further automation and robotization of processes while increasing workplace safety and employee comfort.

Our priority was to create a facility that is safe, modern, and functional. We used a reinforced concrete and prefabricated structure, designed flexible heating and cooling systems, and implemented an extensive telecommunications infrastructure. The hall is prepared for dynamic development – both technological and production-related,” said Daniel Wilk, member of the Management Board of Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom.

The new building is also equipped with a full suite of security systems – from monitoring and access control to fire protection systems and installations supporting employee safety, such as call systems in restrooms for people with disabilities.

The ceremonial opening of the hall was another step in the implementation of Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom’s long-term development strategy, strengthening its position as one of Poland’s key weapons manufacturers.

Technical Information

The construction of the new hall is part of a larger project to expand Fabryka Broni’s manufacturing capacity and respond to modern market needs. Starting next year, the plant’s production capacity will increase to over 80,000 firearms annually.

  • Start of construction: November 2025
  • Building footprint: 2,527.10 m²
  • Usable area of office–social building: 1,711.43 m²
  • Usable area of production–storage building: 1,802.10 m²
  • Total usable area: 3,513.53 m²
  • Internal area of office–social building: 1,789.00 m²
  • Internal area of production–storage building: 1,843.00 m²
  • Total internal area: 3,632.00 m²
  • Total area: 3,801.00 m²
  • Volume of office–social building: 7,633.00 m³
  • Volume of production–storage building: 14,081.00 m³
  • Total volume: 21,714.00 m³
  • Height of office–social building: 12.00 m
  • Height of production–storage building: 7.50 m

Investment value:  21,280,000 PLN net / 31,094,400 PLN gross.

Purpose of the facility: A production and storage building with office and social areas, along with accompanying infrastructure.

The building includes:

  • Office–social section – 3 floors.
  • Offices designed for administrative, conceptual, and general office work.

The office area is equipped with social facilities (changing rooms, bathrooms, dining areas) as well as conference rooms.

In the production and storage section, there are rooms designated for: a prototype workshop, maintenance department workshops, general-purpose production halls (housing CNC machines), and storage areas for firearms and essential firearm components.

Heating: The primary heat source for the heating system and domestic hot water is a reversible air-to-water heat pump, with a peak-load backup system in the form of a gas heating unit. Each room in the office section has an independent heating system: underfloor heating and radiators, while the production area is equipped with heating–cooling air-handling units.

The building is equipped with mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and air conditioning. Photovoltaic panels with a total capacity of over 120 kWp are installed on the roof. The facility is equipped with a BMS (Building Management System), which enables supervision, monitoring, and control of all building parameters – a so-called smart building system.

The building is equipped with all the installations and systems required for modern manufacturing (it is designed to meet the demands of automation, robotics, and digitalization, in line with Industry 4.0 standards):

  • IT systems,
  • industrial telecommunications networks,
  • video surveillance system,
  • access control system,
  • Safety Management System (SMS),
  • fire protection systems.
Time Capsule

The time capsule contains items that tell the story of the past century, document the present, and pass on the spirit of Fabryka Broni to future generations. They were selected with those in mind who will one day open the capsule and wish to understand what our factory was – and continues to be: a place of work, tradition, responsibility, and constant pursuit of development.

  • A ceremonial letter to future generations from the Management Board and employees of the Company,
  • A 3D print of the MPS pistol – a testament to modern technologies and innovative solutions,
  • A bayonet for the MSBS Grot rifle – a symbol of gunsmith craftsmanship and continuity of tradition,
  • A USB drive with recordings of the longest-serving employees and sounds of the factory, illustrating the daily rhythm of work,
  • Videos from the gala and concert prepared for the 100th anniversary of Fabryka Broni,
  • A special anniversary animation created for this unique occasion,
  • Newspapers from the day of the ceremony, reflecting the atmosphere and reality of the moment the capsule was buried,
  • A model and plan of the new production hall with a description, as a sign of the Factory’s future development,
  • A copy of the promotional anniversary catalogue,
  • A box of soil from the grounds of the former factory – a place marked by the courage of workers during the occupation,
  • The NBP coin “Protection of Poland’s Eastern Border” from 2022, symbolizing care for the security of the state,
  • A trophy from the 100th-anniversary competition – a memento of celebrating together in the spirit of marksmanship rivalry.

Press release