Defence & Space

East Shield and the Baltic Defense Line: Cooperation and Investment in Defense Are the Cornerstone of Europe’s Security

East Shield, the Baltic Defense Line, the integration of available deterrence and defense capabilities, and EU defense funding were the…

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Poland Christens and Launches First Project 107 Delfin Reconnaissance Ship Jerzy Różycki

Today, on July 1, 2025, a christening and launching ceremony was held at the Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. shipyard in Gdańsk for…

2025-07-01 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 7 minutes

SIPRI: Nuclear risks grow as new arms race looms

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute published a report entitled SIPRI Yearbook 2025, which, among other things, discusses the issue of…

2025-06-16 | Redakcja | 10 minutes

Polish 35 mm SA-35 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun with PIT-Radwar

During the recent MSPO trade fair in Kielce, the company PIT-Radwar presented its proposal for a 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun…

2025-06-13 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 13 minutes

Hanwha Ocean Supports Poland’s Naval Sovereignty in Orka Program

During a press briefing in Warsaw, the South Korean company Hanwha Ocean presented a comprehensive financing proposal for the Orka submarine program.

2025-06-28 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Ukrainians Hit Four Russian Su-34 Bombers

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces and the Security Service of Ukraine carried out a drone strike on the Russian airbase in Marinovka,…

2025-06-28 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

SKW Cryptographic Security Certificate for Polish Comp@n Radio Set from the WB Group

The WB Group announced that the Comp@n system radio set, developed by its subsidiary Radmor, along with the Cryptographic Document Management…

2025-06-14 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Advancing multi-domain EW operations: Rohde & Schwarz unveils latest innovations at AOC Europe

Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates the next generation of SIGINT/EW systems, sensor fusion and signal analysis solutions, designed to meet the evolving…

2025-05-12 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Autonomous and Unmanned Systems by Łukasiewicz – PIAP at the OPEX 2025 Training Ground in Italy

During the HEDI OPEX 2025 experimental campaign at the CEPOLISPE training ground in Italy, the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial…

2025-06-28 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Paris Air Show 2025: Debut of Foudre – the French HIMARS

As previously announced by Turgis & Gaillard, the 55th International Paris Air and Space Show served as the venue for the…

2025-06-23 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

Poland Christens and Launches First Project 107 Delfin Reconnaissance Ship Jerzy Różycki

Today, on July 1, 2025, a christening and launching ceremony was held at the Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. shipyard in Gdańsk for…

2025-07-01 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 7 minutes

Polish WZL-1 and Airbus Helicopters to Cooperate on H145M for Armed Forces

Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1, (Military Aviation Works No. 1 – WZL-1) part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), and the European…

2025-06-30 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Bayraktar TB2 and FlyEye Drones to Support Polish Police Manhunt for Killer Near Limanowa

The Bayraktar TB2 drone and FlyEye systems will support the Polish police in the search for 57-year-old Tadeusz Duda, suspected…

2025-06-30 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Galvion’s European Production Hub in Poland is formally opened by the Ambassador of Canada tothe Republic of Poland

Canadian company Galvion announced that the Canadian Ambassador to Poland, Catherine Godin, officially opened the European Production Hub in Gdańsk.

2025-06-26 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

East Shield and the Baltic Defense Line: Cooperation and Investment in Defense Are the Cornerstone of Europe’s Security

East Shield, the Baltic Defense Line, the integration of available deterrence and defense capabilities, and EU defense funding were the…

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Poland Christens and Launches First Project 107 Delfin Reconnaissance Ship Jerzy Różycki

Today, on July 1, 2025, a christening and launching ceremony was held at the Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. shipyard in Gdańsk for…

2025-07-01 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 7 minutes

East Shield and the Baltic Defense Line: Cooperation and Investment in Defense Are the Cornerstone of Europe’s Security

East Shield, the Baltic Defense Line, the integration of available deterrence and defense capabilities, and EU defense funding were the…

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Russia Loses World’s Largest Helicopter, Mi-26, in Ukrainian Attack on Crimea

The Security Service of Ukraine reported that during a special operation at the Kirovske military airfield in occupied Crimea, a Pantsir-S1 air…

2025-06-29 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Finland Ministry of Defense selects ICEYE for space-based intelligence and surveillance capabilities

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE and the Finnish Ministry of Defense have signed a Letter of Intent that enables the Finnish Defense…

2025-06-27 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Axiom Mission 4: The Historic Spaceflight of Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski

June 25, 2025, will go down in history as the day when the second Pole in our history flew into…

2025-06-25 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes
Shooting

CZ Introduces the New CZ P-10 C PORTED Model

CZ P-10 C PORTED – a compact pistol with tamed recoil thanks to an integrated compensator.

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Streamlight introduces the SL-SideSaddle

Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting tools, announces the SL-SideSaddle series, a new hands-free lighting solution built for outdoor adventure…

2025-07-01 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Streamlight introduces the SL-SideSaddle

Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting tools, announces the SL-SideSaddle series, a new hands-free lighting solution built for outdoor adventure…

2025-07-01 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

KRUK Accessories for Rifles from Polish Company WBP Rogów Now Available!

The Polish manufacturer of well-regarded AK-type rifles, Wytwórnia Broni Jacek Popiński (WBP Rogów), has announced the introduction of accessories from…

2025-06-30 | Mariusz Piwowar | 3 minutes

IFRE 2025: Maskpol Showcases Protective Suits and Gas Masks

Maskpol, a company within the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), presented part of its product range—protective suits and gas masks—at the 5th…

2025-06-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

UF PRO Introduces Waist/Flex Belts to Its Product Line

UF PRO, a Slovenian manufacturer of professional apparel and part of the Mehler Systems group, is adding a new accessory to its lineup…

2025-06-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025 starts on February 24th

Enforce Tac is an international trade fair aimed at law enforcement officers, experts from government agencies, and representatives of the…

2025-01-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

POLSECURE: Holsters HPE Poland offer for uniformed services

At the 3rd International Police and Public Security Fair POLSECURE 2024 in Kielce, Holsters HPE Poland presented its offer for…

2024-05-01 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

CZ Introduces the New CZ P-10 C PORTED Model

CZ P-10 C PORTED – a compact pistol with tamed recoil thanks to an integrated compensator.

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

SIG NEXT 2025: Long Gun – New 516-MOHAWK

As part of this year’s lineup of new products, SIG Sauer has unveiled a new version of its piston-driven AR-15 –…

2025-06-23 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Paris Air Show 2025: Bayraktar TB3 Debuts

The 55th edition of the International Paris Air and Space Show, held in the French capital, provided an opportunity for…

2025-06-19 | Radosław Niesobski | 3 minutes

Setting Up a Shooting Belt: An Example with Clawgear

To assist with shooting training and beyond, various belts and gear configurations have been developed and customized to suit individual needs. It’s…

2024-11-28 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 14 minutes

Over 100% increase in gun permits in Poland in 2024

The Polish Police have released statistical data on firearm permits issued in 2024. An increasing number of Poles now hold…

2025-02-20 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Firearms In Poland 2023: Number of permits continues to grow

The National Police Headquarters has released statistics regarding the number of firearm permits and firearms themselves in the hands of…

2024-02-17 | 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 | 8 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

Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X – a Bayonet of Light for Your Weapon

The devil’s not so scary once you shine a light on him—and he’s certainly easier to neutralize in the spotlight. A weapon-mounted flashlight…

2025-06-09 | Anna Mielczarek | 6 minutes

Protective Rescuer Vest – BC Arms Archangel

The Archangel Rescuer Vest is the result of a collaboration between Polish companies Currahee and BC Arms. It was created in…

2025-05-16 | Mariusz Rams | 6 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

Airbus, Babcock, and CAE Present H145M Offer for Poland

European company Airbus Helicopters, British firm Babcock International, and Canadian company CAE Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on offering H145M medium multirole helicopters to Poland.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, European company Airbus Helicopters, British firm Babcock International, and Canadian company CAE Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on offering a comprehensive training package consisting of H145M medium multirole helicopters and related training services to the Polish Air Force.

From left: Thibaut Trancart – Vice President and GM EMEA at CAE Inc., Jo Rayson – Managing Director of Babcock’s Training business, Ludovic Boistot – Head of Sales for Eastern Europe and the CIS at Airbus Helicopters / Photo: Babcock International

As highlighted in the press release from Babcock International, the partnership brings together three world-class service providers who will leverage their unique, combined expertise to develop a proposal aimed at equipping Poland with new and powerful defense capabilities as part of the ongoing modernization of the country’s helicopter aviation.

Under the terms of the agreement, Babcock International will provide training, Airbus Helicopters will oversee the design and construction of the helicopter platform, and CAE Inc. will be responsible for delivering simulation capabilities.

Jo Rayson, Managing Director of Babcock’s Training business stated:

Our partnership presents the Polish Armed Forces with an exceptional platform backed by a proven training and support solution. Babcock is already playing a critical role on the Polish Navy’s Miecznik frigate programme and we’re pleased to be partnering with Airbus and CAE on this opportunity to deliver a crucial new defence capability.”

Joanna Rayson, dyrektor zarządzająca działu Training w Babcock International, powiedziała:

Ludovic Boistot, Head of Sales Eastern Europe and CIS at Airbus Helicopters, said:

The H145 is the perfect four tonne class dual use helicopter, equipped to perform a wide range of military missions, including training, disaster relief, search and rescue special forces, light attack and more. It’s been used for these missions by key NATO and European allies of Poland such as the US, UK and Germany. We are confident that together with our training partners Babcock and CAE, who are world renowned companies in the fields of military training, we will provide the Polish military with the best multirole helicopter and the best training conditions to modernise the Air Force University of Deblin for their future Apache and other rotary-wing pilots.”

Thibaut Trancart, Vice President and General Manager, CAE Defense & Security, EMEA, from CAE, added:

With more than 75 years of experience and a global presence as the training partner of choice for defence forces worldwide, our cutting-edge helicopter training and simulation solutions empower defence forces to develop essential skills and best practices for live missions. Ensuring superior training outcomes, CAE’s advanced technology and expertise, together with Airbus and Babcock, will support and enhance the mission and operational readiness of Poland’s defence forces – our team will be instrumental in this effort.

Photo: Jakub Link-Lenczowski, MILMAG

Airbus H145

The latest version of Airbus’s bestselling H145 features an innovative five-blade rotor that increases the helicopter’s useful load by 150 kg. The simplicity of the new bearingless main rotor design facilitates maintenance tasks, improves serviceability and aircraft reliability, and enhances flight comfort for both passengers and crew.

Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines, the H145 is equipped with a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system and Helionix digital avionics. It features a highly efficient four-axis autopilot, which enhances safety and reduces pilot workload. Its particularly low acoustic footprint makes the H145 the quietest helicopter in its class, and its CO2 emissions are the lowest among its competitors.

Recently, Airbus Helicopters delivered the first of six new H145 helicopters to the United Kingdom, the first of three H145s to the Lithuanian Border Guard, the first of 42 H145s to the French Ministry of the Interior and Overseas Territories, and the first two of four H145D3s to the Ministry of Defense of Honduras. In September of last year, the Indonesian Air Force ordered four H145s, and in December, Bahrain ordered nine.

On December 6, 2024, it was announced that the 2,000th helicopter from the H145 family had been delivered to an undisclosed customer. Just a few days later, on December 9, it was reported that the 1,000th helicopter equipped with Helionix avionics had also been delivered to an undisclosed client.

The militarized variant is designated H145M. Recently, the first two were delivered to the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus, and the first of 82 was handed over to Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence (these helicopters will be armed with, among other systems, Euro-GATR guided missiles). The H145M has also previously been ordered by Luxembourg, Belgium, Ecuador, Serbia, Hungary, Brunei, and Ireland.

H145M for Poland

Airbus Helicopters is offering its solution as part of the market consultations conducted by the Armament Agency under the program to acquire an integrated training system for combat helicopter pilots, which includes a requirement for 24 rotorcraft. Babcock International is also among the ten listed bidders.

In addition, proposals have been submitted by: Wytwórnia Sprzętu Komunikacyjnego PZL-Świdnik, Polskie Zakłady Lotnicze in Mielec, Elbit Systems Ltd., International Defense & Aerospace Group LLC, the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), ETC-PZL Aerospace Industries, Bell Textron Inc., and a consortium comprising: DM-MSB (leader), the Air Force Institute of Technology, Motor Sich, and Level 11.

Photo: Jakub Link-Lenczowski, MILMAG

The Armament Agency is seeking to assess the feasibility of acquiring a comprehensive solution consisting of:

  • 24 helicopters configured for training with the use of airborne combat systems;
  • a training system (simulators, training devices);
  • a logistics package;
  • material support services (e.g., Performance-Based Logistics – PBL);
  • a training package (courses and instruction);
  • the adaptation or construction of infrastructure closely linked to the training system.

This procedure, which lays the groundwork for the acquisition of new training helicopters (to replace the SW-4 Puszczyk and Mi-2), stems from the broad helicopter fleet modernization programs carried out by the Polish Armed Forces in recent years: S-70i Black Hawk International, AW149, AW101, the future AH-64E Apache Guardian, and potentially new helicopters under the Kondor program.

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