Defence & Space

The Remaining Former Dutch F-16s Have Become the Property of Romania

The Romanian Ministry of Defense has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

NHIndustries Settlement with Norway over NH90 NFH

The European consortium NHIndustries has announced a legal settlement with the Norwegian government regarding the premature termination of operations of fourteen…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Poland Has a Problem: Russian Trolls Are Winning Online

Along with the drones, a wave of fake news and half-truths spread by Russian internet trolls reached Poland. This was no coincidence. Everything…

2025-09-12 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Trump Is a Businessman: The Biggest Winner of the War Is American Industry

The latest peace talks were intended to be a step toward ending the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. For now, however,…

2025-08-22 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

The Remaining Former Dutch F-16s Have Become the Property of Romania

The Romanian Ministry of Defense has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall Defence Lietuva Begins Construction of New Ammunition Plant in Baisogala, Lithuania

In the Lithuanian town of Baisogala, located in the Šiauliai District, construction has begun on the Lithuanian Ammunition Excellence Center, a German–Lithuanian joint venture…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

Rohde & Schwarz acquires open source intelligence specialist Munich Innovation Labs GmbH

Effective October 31, 2025, Rohde & Schwarz acquired Munich Innovation Labs, a software specialist with headquarters in Munich.

2025-11-03 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Axon Vision Receives First Major Order for its EdgeUAV System from Leading Loitering Munitions Manufacturer

Israeli-based Axon Vision, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for defense applications, has secured a contract valued at approximately 2 million NIS…

2025-10-27 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Direct Action at Milipol Paris 2025 – a mission, not a routine

Direct Action invites to Milipol Paris 2025, taking place 18–21 November in Paris. The manufacturer of top-tier tactical equipment will showcase premiere…

2025-11-03 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Practice, Cooperation, Safety – PROTEGA Trade Fair 2025

During the PROTEGA Civil Protection and Civil Defence Fair, the PROTEGA Congress will take place – a two-day forum for knowledge…

2025-11-03 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

NHIndustries Settlement with Norway over NH90 NFH

The European consortium NHIndustries has announced a legal settlement with the Norwegian government regarding the premature termination of operations of fourteen…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Rheinmetall Defence Lietuva Begins Construction of New Ammunition Plant in Baisogala, Lithuania

In the Lithuanian town of Baisogala, located in the Šiauliai District, construction has begun on the Lithuanian Ammunition Excellence Center, a German–Lithuanian joint venture…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

Polish Military Counterintelligence Investigates Russian Gerbera Drones That Violated Polish Airspace

Experts from the Military Counterintelligence Service (SKW) and the Prosecutor’s Office are conducting examinations of the Russian drones that entered…

2025-11-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Direct Action at Milipol Paris 2025 – a mission, not a routine

Direct Action invites to Milipol Paris 2025, taking place 18–21 November in Paris. The manufacturer of top-tier tactical equipment will showcase premiere…

2025-11-03 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

The Remaining Former Dutch F-16s Have Become the Property of Romania

The Romanian Ministry of Defense has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

NHIndustries Settlement with Norway over NH90 NFH

The European consortium NHIndustries has announced a legal settlement with the Norwegian government regarding the premature termination of operations of fourteen…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Polish Military Counterintelligence Investigates Russian Gerbera Drones That Violated Polish Airspace

Experts from the Military Counterintelligence Service (SKW) and the Prosecutor’s Office are conducting examinations of the Russian drones that entered…

2025-11-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Over 700 Drones and Missiles Launched at Ukraine

Russia carried out another air and missile strike on Ukraine overnight, launching 705 munitions, mostly drones, against eleven regions.

2025-10-30 | Rafał Muczyński | 7 minutes

ICEYE launches Tactical Access, providing guaranteed satellite tasking for time-critical missions

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, announced the launch of Tactical Access, a new commercial…

2025-10-30 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE and IHI sign agreement to build an Earth observation satellite constellation

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE and the Japanese IHI Corporation have signed a procurement contract to build an Earth observation satellite constellation for…

2025-10-16 | Redakcja | 3 minutes
Shooting

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

Mantis Mastermind Course – get to know the program inside out

Mantis is an American manufacturer of dry-fire training solutions, combining specialized firearm adapters with software that enables performance tracking. A new…

2025-10-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Mantis Mastermind Course – get to know the program inside out

Mantis is an American manufacturer of dry-fire training solutions, combining specialized firearm adapters with software that enables performance tracking. A new…

2025-10-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Streamlight Wedge SL – the new “ultra-thin” model

Streamlight, a renowned manufacturer of lighting solutions, introduces the Wedge SL handheld flashlight. This model is an ultra-thin, USB-C rechargeable inspection…

2025-10-29 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

UF PRO presents the Hunter FZ Gen.3 jacket

UF PRO, a Slovenian manufacturer of professional apparel and part of the Mehler Systems Group, is introducing the Hunter FZ Gen.3…

2025-10-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

MSPO 2025: Helikon-Tex with an offer for the Polish soldier

Helikon-Tex, a brand that cannot be missed at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, will once again present its wide range of…

2025-08-26 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 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

Success for the CZ Shooting Team – IPSC Handgun World Shoot 2025

From 11-28 September 2025, the Frontier Shooting Range in Matlosana, South Africa, hosted the 20th anniversary edition of the IPSC Handgun…

2025-10-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Range Day with Heckler & Koch and Cenzin

Less than a month before the International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce, the MILMAG editorial team took part in a presentation of Heckler &…

2025-08-27 | Mariusz Piwowar | 10 minutes

MPS from Fabryka Broni now on sale!

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom, part of the Polish Armaments Group, has announced, as previously promised, the launch of the MPS modular semi-automatic…

2025-08-25 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Mantis Mastermind Course – get to know the program inside out

Mantis is an American manufacturer of dry-fire training solutions, combining specialized firearm adapters with software that enables performance tracking. A new…

2025-10-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 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

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

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 a permit, with…

2025-02-20 | 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

Upgrading the Classic Glock with a DK ARMS Mounting Plate for a Red Dot Sight

Technology is advancing at a staggering pace. What was a novelty just two, three, or four years ago is now the standard. The same…

2025-09-22 | Karol Szczęśniak | 9 minutes

Wild Little Ones from INFORCE – Review of WILD1 and WILD2 Flashlights

A flashlight on a pistol? That’s already a practical standard and a market expectation. Today, once again, we’ll take a closer look at INFORCE flashlights – this…

2025-08-20 | Mariusz Piwowar | 17 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

ECS Dragon By UNIFEQ

UNIFEQ is a Polish company established in 2011, which since then has been supplying uniforms and military equipment to the armed forces of countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Well known in Western Europe, only about 2% of the company’s assortment has so far reached the Polish market.

UNIFEQ not only relies on proven solutions. It conducts research on the most advanced materials and development work, including the PUMA system (Modular-Adaptable Field Uniform), during which equipment was tested for seven years both in the Arctic Circle and in Australia. Above all, UNIFEQ prioritizes innovative solutions, with quality backed by field tests that guarantee reliability in all conditions.


Mundur ECS Dragon

 

ECS Dragon - a complete uniform is a system

ECS Dragon is not just a uniform but a complete equipment system, developed through the cooperation of UNIFEQ Europe Sp. z o.o. and PSO Maskpol S.A.

ECS Dragon was created based on over 20 years of experience with field uniforms in leading NATO units – Polish, American, and Scandinavian. The core idea behind Unifeq’s products is the performance that the user can achieve in action. To this end, high-quality, durable stretch fabrics were used, making the uniforms quiet, soft, comfortable, and allowing full freedom of movement. All areas in contact with bare skin are made from No Melt No Drip material.

Unlike the uniforms that have been in service with the Polish Armed Forces for many years, this system includes as many as nine layers – starting with thermal underwear, through the field uniform, and ending with insulating and camouflage layers. With a single set, each soldier can configure their clothing for operations in any climate. ECS ensures user comfort in temperatures ranging from -40 to +40 degrees Celsius, from temperate zones to deserts, jungles, and the Arctic Circle.

ECS Dragon uniform levels

Layer 1 – “NEXT TO SKIN,” the summer and winter field underwear system. Responsible for wicking sweat, maintaining body comfort during dynamic operations, and providing protection against mechanical injuries. Developed in cooperation with experts from a leading Polish company supplying sports underwear.


Layer 1, that is the winter field underwear system…


… and summer

Layer 2 – An insulating set borrowed from Scandinavian uniform systems, made of knitted Merino wool. Lightweight and flexible, yet very warm and highly breathable.


Layer 2 made out of Merino wool

Layer 3 – A universal field insulator providing protection against wind and light precipitation – it can be worn as an outer layer if needed, or under other uniform layers as insulation. Simple in design, compact, and easy to maintain, it is one of the soldiers’ most favored uniform components.


A universal field insulator providing protection against wind and light precipitation forming layer 3

Layer 4 – A lightweight, minimalist windbreaker that fits into a small gear pocket. It can be used as survival equipment when worn under the field jacket. A system component worth always having on hand.


Layer 4 minimalist windbreaker

Layer 5 – The softshell set of jacket and trousers is, alongside the field uniform, the true core of the ECS Dragon system. This uniform is designed for operations in autumn and winter conditions, serving much better as a field uniform during that time than a classic cotton-based one that absorbs moisture. The nylon jacket and trousers work seamlessly with all other clothing layers, maintaining breathability while protecting against wind and light precipitation during dynamic operations.


Layer 5 jacket and trousers

Layer 6 – The rain set – worn over other layers, made of a lightweight, waterproof, and moisture-wicking three-layer laminate – ideal for static operations during prolonged rainfall.

Layer 6 rain set

Layer 7 – The winter clothing subsystem. Intended as a multi-piece set of outer trousers and jackets insulated with cutting-edge synthetic fill, enabling long-term operations in low temperatures. Observation posts, extended patrols, or movement in open vehicles are missions where Layer 7 components will be especially appreciated by soldiers.


Layer 7, designed for sustained operations in low temperatures

Level 8 – This is an open category of camouflage garments – ranging from basic winter overgarments to more specialized bases for individual camouflage for snipers and JTACs. By design, clothing from this level is worn on top of all other uniform elements.

Level 9 – Field and combat uniforms – it is at Level 9 that we find the classic, though significantly modernized, elements of the system that soldiers will wear most often: field trousers, jacket, or the so-called combat shirt. Made from modern versions of traditional fabrics with enhanced durability and flexibility, equipped with reinforcements and elbow and knee pads as well as additional ventilation systems, they form a key component of the ECS Dragon system.


Level 9 includes field trousers and combat shirt

One of the key features of ECS Dragon is its full compatibility with soldier protective equipment – from the very beginning, the project was developed with the idea of a coherent system of uniform – ballistic protection – load-bearing gear.

As part of the system, variants of protective vests and equipment components are also being developed, tailored to different operational needs and types of weaponry, taking into account the lessons learned from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.


ECS Dragon uniform in field / Photos: UNIFEQ

It should be noted that the ECS Dragon project is being implemented in the form of a public–private partnership, based on close cooperation between the defense industry and Polish suppliers of textile and ballistic technologies. Particular emphasis has been placed on local production – the vast majority of ECS Dragon components are manufactured in domestic industrial plants, which increases supply security, supports the development of the Polish economy, and strengthens Poland’s technological potential.

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