Defence & Space

Steep growth at Rheinmetall in the first quarter of 2025 – operating result in defence business almost doubled

The Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG technology group concludes the first quarter of 2025 with new record values in both sales and…

2025-05-08 | Redakcja | 9 minutes

ST Engineering to Deliver a Suite of Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Systems for Singaporean Navy

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd announced that it has been awarded contracts by Singapore Ministry of Defence to deliver a suite of Mine Countermeasure…

2025-05-08 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Run-flat inserts – an essential component of modern military wheeled vehicles

For many years, it has been observed that wheeled chassis purchased and operated by the armed forces require additional equipment to enable…

2025-03-07 | Radosław Niesobski | 4 minutes

When Trump Plays with Putin – Europe Must Arm Itself

Donald Trump makes it clear that Europe must defend itself and take care of its own security. It has taken…

2025-02-21 | Sławek Zagórski | 4 minutes

ST Engineering to Deliver a Suite of Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Systems for Singaporean Navy

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd announced that it has been awarded contracts by Singapore Ministry of Defence to deliver a suite of Mine Countermeasure…

2025-05-08 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Poland: K2GF Tanks Arrive in the 15th Giżycko Mechanized Brigade

The first K2GF Heuk-Pyo (Black Panther) tanks have arrived in the 15th Giżycko Mechanized Brigade. This is the third unit…

2025-05-06 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Rohde & Schwarz enhances military spectrum monitoring capabilities

Rohde & Schwarz advances their military spectrum monitoring portfolio by launching easily deployable monitoring systems, designed to help armed forces optimize their spectrum management,…

2025-04-21 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Rohde & Schwarz unveiled postprocessing platform RAMON IQzoom

RAMON IQzoom from Rohde & Schwarz is redefining the boundaries of signal analysis, by empowering armed forces to delve deeper into the…

2025-04-20 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Rheinmetall cooperates with DSTA in Singapore – innovation in simulation and training systems

German-based Rheinmetall AG and Singapore-based Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) agree on cooperation. Memorandum of Understanding signed on simulation…

2025-05-06 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Rheinmetall at DEFEA 2025: Strong partner for international armed and security forces

The DEFEA defence trade fair will take place in Athens from 6 to 8 May2025. Rheinmetall will be there as a strong partner for…

2025-05-05 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Steep growth at Rheinmetall in the first quarter of 2025 – operating result in defence business almost doubled

The Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG technology group concludes the first quarter of 2025 with new record values in both sales and…

2025-05-08 | Redakcja | 9 minutes

ST Engineering to Deliver a Suite of Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Systems for Singaporean Navy

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd announced that it has been awarded contracts by Singapore Ministry of Defence to deliver a suite of Mine Countermeasure…

2025-05-08 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Illegal Migration to Europe in the First Quarter of 2025

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has published statistics on attempted illegal crossings of the EU’s external borders…

2025-05-05 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Galvion’s European Production Hub in Poland is declared Fully Operational

Canadian-based Galvion company has announced that their European Production Hub in Poland is now fully operational.

2025-04-04 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ST Engineering to Deliver a Suite of Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Systems for Singaporean Navy

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd announced that it has been awarded contracts by Singapore Ministry of Defence to deliver a suite of Mine Countermeasure…

2025-05-08 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

L3Harris Technologies Radios for the Czech Republic

The U.S. Department of State has approved the potential sale to the Czech Republic of a package including a large number of handheld,…

2025-05-06 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

CV90 Among Topics in Swedish-Lithuanian Defense Talks

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas paid a visit to Stockholm, where he held talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on defense…

2025-04-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Media: Australian Abrams Tanks for Ukraine Delayed

As reported by the Australian public broadcaster ABC, the delivery of 49 M1A1SA Abrams tanks promised last year to the Armed Forces…

2025-03-25 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

WB Group Delivered Components for ESA Satellites

WB Group delivered primary structures for the CHIME satellite developed by Thales Alenia Space on behalf of the European Space Agency…

2025-05-06 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Creotech Instruments to Build the National Satellite Constellation CAMILA

The Polish company Creotech Instruments has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to build a national constellation of at least…

2025-04-15 | Redakcja | 4 minutes
Shooting

Direct Action Curtiss — chest rig for a heavier caliber

Direct Action offers a variety of chest rigs, each optimized for specific tasks. The Curtiss model is designed to carry three HK…

2025-04-23 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New logo of Belgian arms manufacturer FN

The Belgian company FN (part of the FN Browning Group) has presented a new company logo and brand tagline.

2025-04-18 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Michael F. Dineen Promoted to President of Streamlight

Streamlight, Inc. announced that it has promoted Michael F. Dineen to President. Formerly Chief Revenue Officer, Dineen succeeds Raymond L. Sharrah.

2025-04-10 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Streamlight introduces the TLR-8 HL-X and TLR-8 HL-X sub

Streamlight introduces the TLR-8 HL-X flashlight with an integrated laser sight, producing a beam with up to 1,000 lumens of power, offering…

2025-03-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Direct Action Curtiss — chest rig for a heavier caliber

Direct Action offers a variety of chest rigs, each optimized for specific tasks. The Curtiss model is designed to carry three HK…

2025-04-23 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025: Source Tactical with Ballistic Protection for Women

At the Source Tactical booth, not only popular hydration systems were showcased, but also personal ballistic protection—including armor specifically designed…

2025-02-26 | 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

New logo of Belgian arms manufacturer FN

The Belgian company FN (part of the FN Browning Group) has presented a new company logo and brand tagline.

2025-04-18 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Semi-automatic designated marksman rifle MSBS Grot .308 S20 for civilian shooters

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom, a member of the Polish Armaments Group, has introduced the semi-automatic designated marksman rifle MSBS Grot .308 S20…

2025-03-11 | Redakcja | 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

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

TEST: Direct Action Vanguard Uniform

The Vanguard is a uniform set from the Polish brand Direct Action, designed in collaboration with special forces soldiers. There are…

2025-01-19 | Michał Gaweł | 18 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

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

Dragon-24: The most important exercise of the Polish Army this year

On Monday, February 26th, the Polish exercise Dragon-24 commenced, which is part of the international exercise Steadfast Defender-24 led by NATO.

In the first half of 2024, NATO is conducting a series of exercises under the common codename Steadfast Defender-24 (STDE-24). Approximately 90,000 soldiers from all NATO member states as well as Sweden are participating in the exercises, primarily taking place in Central Europe. The exercises are aimed at assessing the Alliance’s ability to deter and defend, including the capability to repel a potential attack by adversaries on NATO member states.

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As part of the STDE-24 exercises, Poland plays the role of one of the host nations and will host a significant number of allied soldiers and equipment on its territory. A key component of STDE-24 will be the Polish national exercise involving armed forces from other countries, Dragon-24 (DR-24), which commenced on February 26th of this year.

The largest NATO exercises since the end of the Cold War are underway. Their codename, “Steadfast Defender 24”, (…) Indeed, they are a clear signal of the Alliance members’ readiness for collective defense. Approximately 90,000 soldiers from all NATO member states and Sweden are participating in the exercises, primarily taking place in Central Europe. We will be testing the alliance’s capabilities for deterrence and defense, including repelling a potential aggressor’s attack on NATO member states. The Polish segment of the exercises, involving armed forces from other countries under the codename ‘Dragon 24,’ has commenced today. It is a crucial part of the entire exercise constellation. Poland serves as one of the host nations and hosts a significant number of allied soldiers and equipment on its territory. (…) NATO sends a clear signal that it is ready for deterrence and defense. Cooperation among our countries within the strongest security alliance guarantees the development and security of the Poland, emphasized Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

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STDE-24 and DR-24 are defensive exercises and are not directed against any specific country, but rather demonstrate NATO’s capability to counter aggressive policies and provocative activities of the Russian Federation. Their planning began as early as 2022.

Exercises within Steadfast Defender-24, including national exercises involving armed forces from other countries, such as Dragon-24, as well as exercises organized by the United States European Command (EUCOM) known as Defender-24, represent the largest display of defensive capabilities by the Alliance and its member states since 1999, or the so-called first wave of NATO enlargement, which included Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.

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Soldiers, including those from the Military Transport Command in Wrocław and the 2nd Oleśnica Traffic Regulation Company, are responsible for ensuring the smooth movement of allied forces during the #DRAGON24 exercise on the territory of the Republic of Poland.

The DR-24 exercise will serve as a test of the capabilities of the Polish Armed Forces to respond to a potential multidimensional armed crisis, thus contributing to strengthening the Alliance’s deterrence and defense potential and demonstrating the strength and determination arising from its unity.

In the DR-24 exercise, a total of approximately 20,000 soldiers and 3,500 pieces of equipment from 8 NATO countries are involved, including about 15,000 soldiers from the Polish Armed Forces. They will undergo testing of cooperation and execution of combat tasks on land, in the air, and at sea. In addition to military operations in the mentioned domains, military actions in cyberspace will also be conducted.

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Alongside the #Dragon24 exercises in Poland and Germany, NATO exercises under the codename #BrilliantJump24 are also ongoing as part of #SteadfastDefender2024, involving 3000 military personnel. Poland has delegated the 1st Tank Battalion from @1WBPanc to these maneuvers, which this year holds duty at #NATO spearhead #VJTF. At the training ground in Drawsko, participants practice the cooperation of troops, after which they will be assigned to @11LDKPancej and join the Dragon-24 exercises.

The main forces participating in the exercise are provided by the Land Forces, primarily the 11th Armored Cavalry Division, but also involved are soldiers from the Special Forces, Air Force, Navy, and Territorial Defense Forces.

This undertaking also includes elements of allied forces present in Poland, including NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) battle group. DR-24 also involves elements of the non-military part of the country’s defense system, ranging from local government administration at the provincial, county, and municipal levels to central government administration.

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At the Drawsko Pomorskie training ground 🇵🇱, #BrilliantJump24 is underway. Soldiers from the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) known as the “spearhead” of NATO are training. The next stage for #VJTF will be participating in the #Dragon24 exercise, where these forces will be subordinated to the commander of the 11th Armored Cavalry Division.

Fundamentally, the exercise is divided into two phases. During the first phase, actions will be conducted in the context of a crisis situation, while in the second phase, they will be carried out as part of a defensive operation. Soldiers will perform tasks on training ground as well as in so-called “suitable terrain”. Key elements will include the crossing of allied forces over the Vistula River and the movement of NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), which will serve as a link between DR-24 and the Brilliant Jump-24 exercise. This will involve, among other things, both wheeled and tracked military vehicles moving on public roads throughout the territory of the Republic of Poland.

The #SteadfastDefender exercises, in which Poland is now playing the role of host, are a clear signal of readiness for collective defense. On our territory, within DRAGON24, numerous allied units and equipment will be exercising. This is a unique opportunity to emphasize our cooperation and solidarity.

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Źródło: Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej
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