Defence & Space

IDET 2025: Česká Zbrojovka Unveils the Bren 3

At the IDET fair in Brno, Česká Zbrojovka showcased its latest rifle, the Bren 3, for the first time on…

2025-05-30 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 2 minutes

Poland: Wizjer UAV Deliveries Have Begun

A ceremonial launch of deliveries for the Wizjer mini-class unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system took place in Bydgoszcz on Thursday, May…

2025-05-30 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 4 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

Poland: Contract for Thousands of APFSDS-T Tank Rounds Signed with Mesko

The Polish State Treasury – Armament Agency has signed a contract with Mesko, a company within the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), for…

2025-05-30 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

The FN Sea DeFNder – perfectly suited to help Navies survive in the era of drone warfare

Aerial and surface drones have literally exploded into the world of naval warfare. They have proven a serious threat to all types…

2025-05-29 | 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

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

IDET 2025: Rheinmetall Unveils Panzerjäger Tank Destroyer

The German group Rheinmetall AG unveiled the Panzerjäger 4×4 multi-role vehicle at the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair (IDET)…

2025-05-28 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

IDET 2025: Auto Podlasie offers AERO to Czech airborne forces

At the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair (IDET) 2025 in the Czech Republic, the company Auto-Podlasie presented its AERO…

2025-05-28 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

IDET 2025: Česká Zbrojovka Unveils the Bren 3

At the IDET fair in Brno, Česká Zbrojovka showcased its latest rifle, the Bren 3, for the first time on…

2025-05-30 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 2 minutes

Poland: Wizjer UAV Deliveries Have Begun

A ceremonial launch of deliveries for the Wizjer mini-class unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system took place in Bydgoszcz on Thursday, May…

2025-05-30 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 4 minutes

Leonardo and Weststar Join Forces to Supply Helicopters to Malaysia

During the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Italian company Leonardo and Malaysian firm Weststar…

2025-05-20 | 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

Poland: Wizjer UAV Deliveries Have Begun

A ceremonial launch of deliveries for the Wizjer mini-class unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system took place in Bydgoszcz on Thursday, May…

2025-05-30 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 4 minutes

Poland: Contract for Thousands of APFSDS-T Tank Rounds Signed with Mesko

The Polish State Treasury – Armament Agency has signed a contract with Mesko, a company within the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), for…

2025-05-30 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Polish Minister of Defence Travels to the U.S. for Meeting with Pete Hegseth

A press conference was held at the 1st Airlift Base with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz…

2025-05-26 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Another Meeting at the Polish Ministry of National Defence with a Delegation from South Korea’s DAPA

Polish Deputy Minister of National Defence Paweł Bejda met with Deputy Minister of South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA),…

2025-05-14 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

Airbus, CNES and VAST reaffirm commitment to strengthening EO capabilities in Vietnam

Airbus Defence and Space, the French Space Agency, and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology have signed a Declaration of…

2025-05-26 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

ICEYE and IHI start cooperation to develop SAR satellite constellation in Japan

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE and the Japanese IHI Corporation are beginning cooperation in the construction of a constellation of up to 24…

2025-05-22 | Redakcja | 3 minutes
Shooting

The New SIG Sauer P320 M.O.D.

Joining the P320 pistol family is the P320 M.O.D., which is designed to combine the features of a sport pistol with the…

2025-05-19 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

The Special Edition CZ 75 RAF

CZ is introducing a special limited-edition model for collectors: the CZ 75 RAF. These pistols were created as a tribute to the Czechoslovak…

2025-05-19 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 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

IWA 2025: Leupold’s New Products

In a short video report from IWA OutdoorClassics 2025, a Leupold representative discusses the key new products for this year.

2025-03-10 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 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

The New SIG Sauer P320 M.O.D.

Joining the P320 pistol family is the P320 M.O.D., which is designed to combine the features of a sport pistol with the…

2025-05-19 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

The Special Edition CZ 75 RAF

CZ is introducing a special limited-edition model for collectors: the CZ 75 RAF. These pistols were created as a tribute to the Czechoslovak…

2025-05-19 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 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

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

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

East Shield: UBM Rapid Facility Construction System for the Polish Armed Forces

The leadership of the Ministry of National Defense participated in the presentation of the UBM (Ultimate Building Machine) system, acquired by the Polish Armed Forces for the rapid construction of infrastructure facilities.

On Monday, March 10, 2025, in Warsaw, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Deputy Minister Cezary Tomczyk participated in the presentation of the UBM (Ultimate Building Machine) system, acquired by the Polish Armed Forces for the rapid construction of infrastructure facilities. The event was also attended by Daniel Lawton, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Poland, and Miles A. Penland, Vice President of M.I.C. Industries, the manufacturer of the UBM system.

Photos: Krzysztof Gomul/WCEO

“The Ultimate Building Machine is a device that produces shelters, warehouses, and hangars in a very short time. It processes raw materials and prefabricated elements. It’s like a large printer capable of quickly constructing something that is absolutely essential for the East Shield, and in reality, for many locations across Poland and for our security. The entire philosophy of this deterrence and defense program focuses on building infrastructure that will be useful in times of threat. This infrastructure also includes reinforced concrete blocks, various systems that protect us from the movement of adversary forces, while also facilitating the mobility of our own troops,” said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, referring to the implementation of the East Shield initiative.

“I would like to share some great and exciting news with you. Minister Tomczyk and I are extremely proud that we have the best soldiers, that we cooperate with the best, and that we also have a highly innovative team. (…) Combining the Ultimate Building Machine with the elements patented by our scientists, led by General Sankowski, creates the possibility of rapidly constructing shelters, or even bunkers, resistant to enemy impacts. (…) I would also like to thank General Wawrzyniak because the engineering troops proved themselves during the floods. In a short time, our soldiers were able to build several bridges. Now, in an even shorter time, thanks to Polish-American cooperation, they will be able to set up shelters, warehouses, and protective structures and develop spaces that will also serve air bases,” announced Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

On January 12 of this year, the 2nd Regional Logistics Base signed an agreement with the American company M.I.C. Industries for the purchase of Ultimate Building Machine (UBM) systems. The UBM is a machine designed to produce steel-framed structures. This “factory on wheels” (with the main unit or execution module mounted on a two- or three-axle trailer) is capable of manufacturing steel structural components for buildings (such as hangars, halls, and warehouses) in a matter of days rather than weeks or months.

On March 17, Polish officers will travel to the United States to begin training on this machine, which, as Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz put it, is essentially a ‘bunker factory’—because that is exactly what it is. This contract, worth several hundred million PLN, is a fundamental investment in Poland’s security. As Polish generals confirmed today, this equipment will arrive in Poland as early as May and will be used to strengthen our borders. Step by step, Poland’s eastern and northern borders will become the most secure in the region,” emphasized Deputy Minister Cezary Tomczyk.

The UBM machine is designed for transport by road, rail, sea, and air, allowing deployment anywhere in the world. A small team of just 10–12 workers can produce and assemble a 930-square-meter (10,000-square-foot) structure in a single day.

The acquisition of UBM machines is part of the National Deterrence and Defense Program – East Shield. It provides the capability for rapid construction of shelters, adapted to various terrain conditions, as a key element of protection for both military forces and civilians.

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