Defence & Space

ICEYE signs agreement to deliver SAR satellite capabilities to the Portuguese Air Force

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE and the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa, FAP) announced the signing of an order for…

2025-06-13 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów to service Polish W-3 Sokół helicopters

The 3rd Regional Logistics Base has signed a contract with Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów for the overhaul of gearboxes and the…

2025-06-12 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Karkonosze Program: A Game-Changer for the Polish Air Force’s Tankers?

The Polish Air Force has been requesting the acquisition of aerial refueling tankers for years. The program to procure a multi-role transport…

2025-05-23 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Swedish A26 Submarine and Poland’s Orka Program

In early April, Saab organized a visit for representatives of the Polish defense media to the Saab Kockums shipyard, located in Karlskrona…

2025-05-08 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 16 minutes

Lithuania Wants to Co-Produce Leopard 2A8 Tanks

Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė announced that the ministry is negotiating with the German defense industry over the possibility of…

2025-06-12 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Russian VDV assault units switch to shortened AK-12K rifle

Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) units operating in the combat zone in Ukraine are switching to the shortened version of the Kalashnikov…

2025-06-12 | Dariusz Borkowski | 2 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

Iberian Blackout: Is Poland Prepared for a Similar Scenario?

The blackout on the Iberian Peninsula has prompted a few cautious questions about whether Poland is secure in the event of…

2025-05-02 | Krzysztof Zagórski | 6 minutes

Spectra Group unveils Troposcatter on the Move (TOTM) to Asia at Indo Defence

Spectra Group is unveiling its new Troposcatter on the Move (TOTM) capability at Indo Defence, which delivers robust, secure, high-bandwidth…

2025-06-12 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Poland: GROTowisko-25 Conference Begins Next Week

On the weekend of June 14–15, 2025, the next edition of GROTowisko will take place. Once again, the military complex…

2025-06-04 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Lithuania Wants to Co-Produce Leopard 2A8 Tanks

Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė announced that the ministry is negotiating with the German defense industry over the possibility of…

2025-06-12 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Spectra Group unveils Troposcatter on the Move (TOTM) to Asia at Indo Defence

Spectra Group is unveiling its new Troposcatter on the Move (TOTM) capability at Indo Defence, which delivers robust, secure, high-bandwidth…

2025-06-12 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Poland: Buffer zone on the border with Belarus extended for another 90 days

The Minister of the Interior and Administration has signed a regulation introducing a temporary ban on presence in a designated area within the…

2025-06-11 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Galvion awarded FBI contract for their Hellbender FE helmet

Galvion announces the successful award of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) contract for their Galvion Hellbender Federal Edition (FE) helmet…

2025-06-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE signs agreement to deliver SAR satellite capabilities to the Portuguese Air Force

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE and the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa, FAP) announced the signing of an order for…

2025-06-13 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów to service Polish W-3 Sokół helicopters

The 3rd Regional Logistics Base has signed a contract with Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów for the overhaul of gearboxes and the…

2025-06-12 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

SBU on Operation Spider’s Web Details: Was a Tu-160 Strategic Bomber Destroyed?

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released a video compilation showing all FPV drone strikes carried out with Osa-type drones…

2025-06-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Ukraine has destroyed a Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile system

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the destruction of one and damage to two additional 9K720 Iskander-M…

2025-06-05 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

ICEYE signs agreement to deliver SAR satellite capabilities to the Portuguese Air Force

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE and the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa, FAP) announced the signing of an order for…

2025-06-13 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Hanwha Systems and BAE Systems Sign MOU to Build Next-Generation Reconnaissance Satellite System

Hanwha Systems, a leading South Korean defense and aerospace technology company, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

2025-06-10 | Redakcja | 2 minutes
Shooting

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

Mactronic M-Fire Guardian – A New Flashlight for Professionals

Mactronic is introducing a new angle flashlight, the M-Fire Guardian. According to the manufacturer, it is the first angle flashlight with red…

2025-06-04 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 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

Mactronic M-Fire Guardian – A New Flashlight for Professionals

Mactronic is introducing a new angle flashlight, the M-Fire Guardian. According to the manufacturer, it is the first angle flashlight with red…

2025-06-04 | Michał Ihnatów | 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

Direct Action Spitfire Plate Carrier – Part 1: Testing the Carrier

Nowadays, the market offers a wide range of options in the gear and load-bearing equipment category. One of the most basic…

2025-05-08 | Michał Gaweł | 14 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

MSBS GROT BULLPUP conversion now available

Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom is introducing long-awaited conversion kits for the MSBS GROT S16 FB-M1 and S10 FB-M1 semi-automatic rifles,…

2025-06-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

IDET 2025: Grand Power Showcases M4M1 Carbines for the Slovak Armed Forces

At the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair IDET 2023 in the Czech Republic, Grand Power — a Slovak firearms manufacturer — showcased…

2025-05-28 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 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

Weapon light: a practical tool for everyday service. How to choose?

In the world of armed forces, where every second can determine the outcome of an operation, precision and effectiveness are…

2024-08-29 | Redakcja | 7 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

BC Arms Armors a Vehicle for the Polish “W Międzyczasie” Foundation

The Polish non-profit foundation W Międzyczasie (“In the Meantime”), which provides medical rescue services on the Ukrainian battlefield, has begun operating a new vehicle specialized for casualty evacuation from the front lines. The modified Nissan Patrol features not only equipment based on ResQline solutions but also armor provided by BC Arms.

A Vehicle for Saving Lives

W Międzyczasie is composed of Polish battlefield medics who have been supporting Ukrainian soldiers since 2014. The non-profit foundation, made up of volunteers, officially began operating under this name in 2023. On their Facebook page, they regularly share their experiences from the ongoing war, actively participating in front-line operations. They also share the knowledge and skills they have gained back home, raising awareness about the dangers present on the modern battlefield.

As volunteers, we do not receive any payment for our work. We exist and fight for lives thanks to your support!

W międzyczasie

On May 12, 2025, the foundation posted on Facebook about a new vehicle dedicated to casualty evacuation. This is not an ordinary civilian vehicle in its factory configuration — it features a specially designed interior by ResQline and armor provided by BC Arms. The modified Nissan Patrol serves as a significant force multiplier for the foundation.

Official statement from the foundation:

A new vehicle has entered service — purchased with your 1.5% (tax donations) from previous years. The project was taken on by the workshop @Fenix4x4automotive, who prepared a Patrol 61Y with a 3.0 engine for us. The interior build was done by our foundation’s mechanics, S. and Ł. After recent shelling, we looked for ways to improve crew safety inside the vehicle — that’s how we found the team at BC Arms, who provided us with ballistic panels. We installed a Saros 300 oxygen concentrator, and thanks to the Government Strategic Reserves Agency (@Rządowa Agencja Rezerw Strategicznych), we were also able to equip the vehicle with a ventilator and a cardiac monitor. The medical gear is stored in pockets mounted on a trauma wall from ResQline, custom-made to our dimensions. On the roof, we’ve installed an anti-drone jammer — now an essential component of every vehicle. The stretchers inside are interchangeable; the standard ambulance ones can be replaced with Talons. Many components for the vehicle were donated by Aga Cichowicz from Bydgoszcz. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the creation of this beast. By the way, we’re looking for good-hearted people around Warsaw who have access to a garage where our mechanics could work on repairs in their free time. We’re also looking for volunteer mechanics to help maintain our fleet. Repairs are costly — we kindly ask for your continued support. Thank you!

Do służby ruszył samochód, jaki kupiliśmy z Waszego 1,5 proc. z wcześniejszych lat. Projektu podjął się warsztat @Fenix4x4automotive, szykując nam Patrola 61Y z silnikiem 3.0. Zabudowę w środku robili nasi mechanicy fundacyjni S. oraz Ł. Po ostatnich ostrzałach szukaliśmy możliwości podniesienia bezpieczeństwa obsady w środku, tak trafiliśmy do chłopaków z BC Arms, którzy przygotowali dla nas panele balistyczne. Zamontowaliśmy koncentrator tlenu Saros 300, dzięki @Rządowa Agencja Rezerw Strategicznych mogliśmy też uzbroić furę w respirator oraz kardiomonitor. Wyposażenie medyczne pochowane jest w kieszeniach zawieszonych na trauma wallu od ResQline, którzy przygotowali je pod konkretny rozmiar. Na dachu mamy zagłuszarkę na drony, jaka jest teraz niezbędnym elementem każdego pojazdu. Nosze w środku są wymienne, te karetkowe można zastąpić Talonami. Dużo elementów do pojazdu podarowała nam Aga Cichowicz z Bydgoszczy. Dziękujemy wszystkim, którzy przyczynili się do powstania tego rumaka. Przy okazji szukamy dobrych ludzi, jacy w okolicach Warszawy dysponują warsztatem samochodowym gdzie w wolnym czasie nasi mechanicy mogliby reperować nasze pojazdy. Szukamy też mechaników wolontariuszy do pracy nad naszym taborem. Jego remont kosztuje, prosimy Was o dalsze wsparcie. Dzięki!

Explore the offerings of the mentioned companies:

BC Arms,

ResQline,

Fenix 4×4 Automotive.

BC Arms — Protection for Both Services and Civilians

BC Arms is a Polish manufacturer of ballistic protection, best known for its range of personal protective equipment — including hard plates and soft armor in various protection classes. The company is also capable of handling special projects, having equipped the foundation’s vehicle with a full set of ballistic panels.

Photo: BC Arms

BC Arms is continuously expanding its product line. Among the latest additions are the Warrior series of ballistic shields, showcased at MSPO 2024, as well as the Archangel protective vest, designed specifically for medical rescuers in collaboration with Currahee.

The manufacturer also keeps a close eye on market trends and emerging needs. The growing presence of women in the armed forces and other uniformed services has created a demand for equipment tailored to their anatomy — including ballistic protection.

Photo: Marlena Stork, MILMAG

Meet the Medics of W Międzyczasie Fundation

Those interested in battlefield medicine have the opportunity to meet members of the foundation during major events in Poland. The editorial team of the military magazine MILMAG, while visiting the Mactronic booth at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce in 2024, had the chance to interview the foundation’s president and active combat medic, Damian Duda.

Photo: W międzyczasie

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