Defence & Space

Poland’s WB Group signs cooperation agreement with Bulgaria’s Optix

WB Group and Bulgarian company Optix have signed a cooperation agreement covering the transfer of technology for the Fonet communications platform,…

2026-09-26 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Dzielny Bóbr-26: Combat utility trials of the BASIA system demonstrator

During Exercise Dzielny Bóbr-26, Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1 (WZŁ-1), part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), conducted combat utility trials of…

2026-09-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 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

Poland’s WB Group signs cooperation agreement with Bulgaria’s Optix

WB Group and Bulgarian company Optix have signed a cooperation agreement covering the transfer of technology for the Fonet communications platform,…

2026-09-26 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Polish company WZŁ-1 completes another stage of Mobile Communications Center deliveries

Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1 (WZŁ-1, Military Communication Works), part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), has completed the implementation and acceptance…

2026-09-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

1Security raises 900,000 PLN and teams up with APN Promise ahead of global funding round and CEE expansion

Polish cybersecurity platform 1Security has announced the closing of a 900,000 PLN (ca. 236 thousand USD at current rates) funding round. The…

2026-09-18 | Redakcja | 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

1st Polish Air Force Conference

The aviation training system, personnel preparation, technical support, and logistics were the main topics of the 1st Polish Air Force…

2026-09-25 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

MSPO 2026: Mesko’s air defense offering

During MSPO 2026, Mesko presented a broad range of products, including several related to air defense. In addition to the company’s flagship product, the…

2026-09-23 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 7 minutes

Poland’s WB Group signs cooperation agreement with Bulgaria’s Optix

WB Group and Bulgarian company Optix have signed a cooperation agreement covering the transfer of technology for the Fonet communications platform,…

2026-09-26 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Dzielny Bóbr-26: Combat utility trials of the BASIA system demonstrator

During Exercise Dzielny Bóbr-26, Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1 (WZŁ-1), part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), conducted combat utility trials of…

2026-09-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Poland: Prosecutors launch investigation into Starlink station fire in Wola Krobowska

The Prosecutor’s Office today opened an investigation into suspected sabotage and a terrorist offense involving a fire at a Starlink satellite communications ground station…

2026-09-26 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Poland: Concrete blocks found on railway tracks in Lubelskie. Prosecutors and Internal Security Agency launch investigation

Polish Police reported that on a railway line in Jedlanka, Łuków County, two freight trains traveling in opposite directions struck concrete blocks that had…

2026-09-23 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Dzielny Bóbr-26: Combat utility trials of the BASIA system demonstrator

During Exercise Dzielny Bóbr-26, Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1 (WZŁ-1), part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), conducted combat utility trials of…

2026-09-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Polish company WZŁ-1 completes another stage of Mobile Communications Center deliveries

Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1 (WZŁ-1, Military Communication Works), part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), has completed the implementation and acceptance…

2026-09-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Poland joins Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Coalition

During the first summit of the Carpathian Integration Initiative, held in Ukraine with the participation of eight countries, Poland announced that…

2026-09-20 | Redakcja | 7 minutes

Trump on permanent US military presence in Poland; media report force reductions in Europe

US President Donald Trump announced progress in talks on establishing a permanent US Army base in Poland, with a potential location to be announced soon. At the same…

2026-09-18 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

GMV develops technologies for Europe’s future Earth observation system

GMV Group will develop software to support the construction of the Earth Observation Governmental Service (EOGS). A significant part of the simulator…

2026-09-25 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

ICEYE opens Satellite Technology Center in Warsaw and expands operations in Poland

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, a global leader in satellite reconnaissance, has opened a Satellite Technology Center in Warsaw. The new facility will significantly expand the…

2026-09-25 | Redakcja | 4 minutes
Shooting

WBP Rogów becomes distributor of MSBS Grot rifles

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom has entered into a distribution partnership with Wytwórnia Broni Jacek Popiński of Rogów.

2026-09-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 minutes

MSPO 2026: War Hog returns as Steel Hog

Steel Hog continues the line of backpacks and bags previously offered under the War Hog brand. Made from proven CORDURA…

2026-09-14 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Militaria.pl shop at MSPO 2026 – a broad showcase of equipment

Militaria.pl will once again showcase part of its product range at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce. This year, visitors…

2026-09-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 minutes

TacticalShop24 – your place for gear shopping

TacticalShop24 is a Lithuanian store for enthusiasts and professionals, offering a wide selection of equipment, tools, and various accessories. From simple modular…

2026-09-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 8 minutes

MSPO 2026: War Hog returns as Steel Hog

Steel Hog continues the line of backpacks and bags previously offered under the War Hog brand. Made from proven CORDURA…

2026-09-14 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Militaria.pl shop at MSPO 2026 – a broad showcase of equipment

Militaria.pl will once again showcase part of its product range at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce. This year, visitors…

2026-09-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 minutes

Militaria.pl shop at MSPO 2026 – a broad showcase of equipment

Militaria.pl will once again showcase part of its product range at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce. This year, visitors…

2026-09-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 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

WBP Rogów becomes distributor of MSBS Grot rifles

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom has entered into a distribution partnership with Wytwórnia Broni Jacek Popiński of Rogów.

2026-09-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 minutes

MSPO 2026: Kolba showcases new products from Vortex, HIKMICRO, Primary Arms, Leupold, Fenix and Benchmade

Kolba, a renowned distributor and retailer serving shooters, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, will present the latest products from Vortex, HIKMICRO, Primary…

2026-09-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 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

Bartosz Mateusz Śliwa appointed as the new President of the Management Board of WSK PZL-Świdnik

On October 24, 2025, the Supervisory Board of Wytwórnia Sprzętu Komunikacyjnego PZL-Świdnik (owned by Italy’s Leonardo Helicopters) appointed Bartosz Mateusz Śliwa as the President of the company’s Management Board.

Bartosz Mateusz Śliwa, who has served as a member of the Management Board of PZL-Świdnik, has been responsible for the company’s production sphere since 2017 and has been associated with the company since 2013. In addition to managing the production operations of the Świdnik plant, since 2022 he has also served within Leonardo as the director of the aircraft structures manufacturing facility in Brindisi, Italy.

Bartosz Mateusz Śliwa / Photo: WSK PZL-Świdnik

With the appointment of the new president, the Management Board now consists of three additional members: Eva Usó Enrique and two newly appointed board members, Grzegorz Wyszyński and Mariusz Wawron.

Eva Usó Enrique has served as Chief Financial Officer of PZL-Świdnik since 2022. She is an experienced, multilingual specialist with a Corporate MBA and an engineering background, with extensive international experience in the aerospace sector gained in various roles within Leonardo S.p.A.’s helicopter business since 2009. Her current responsibilities include business control and cost control, administration, statutory reporting and taxation, as well as treasury operations. She also plays a key role in the company’s strategic initiatives.

Grzegorz Wyszyński, associated with PZL-Świdnik since 2019, is the Director for Polish Helicopter Programs. In this role, he plays a key part in relations with the company’s domestic customers, contributing to its continued growth and development. He has many years of experience in the helicopter domain, gained both in Poland and abroad, including within Leonardo’s structures since 2011.

Mariusz Wawron, associated with PZL-Świdnik since 2010, currently serves as Director of Legal, Corporate, and Compliance Affairs. He specializes in the legal aspects of defense-industry operations, as well as transactions related to the delivery of military and civilian equipment to domestic and foreign customers.

The new Management Board of PZL-Świdnik will continue ongoing investments to further the dynamic development of the Świdnik facilities: their production capabilities, product portfolio, and range of services. With full determination, the new board will continue the company’s efforts to increase the participation of the Świdnik plant in Polish helicopter programs.

As the defense domain places growing demands on industry, PZL-Świdnik responds through investments and the development of competencies to ensure comprehensive support for institutional customers, including the Polish Armed Forces, as well as through cooperation with the Polish supply chain to maximize industrial benefits and strengthen the nation’s sovereignty and resilience. PZL-Świdnik will continue to move in this direction. This will also help maintain strong partnerships with Polish government and military institutions in meeting key requirements, while ensuring PZL-Świdnik’s readiness to address all needs expressed by strategic customers—providing substantial support for national security and economic development.

An example of this is the AW149 program, which has also delivered benefits in the form of new industrial skills for the company and its employees, and has given additional momentum to the further development of production capabilities for current and future national helicopter programs.

Press release

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