Defence & Space

MV-75 Cheyenne II promoted in the UK as international interest grows

U.S. company Bell Textron showcased the MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom.

2026-07-22 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Deliveries of Baobab-K mine-laying vehicles to the Polish Armed Forces begin

The first Baobab-K scatterable mine-laying vehicles, manufactured by Huta Stalowa Wola, have been delivered to the 16th Orzysz Engineer Regiment.

2026-07-21 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 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

Deliveries of Baobab-K mine-laying vehicles to the Polish Armed Forces begin

The first Baobab-K scatterable mine-laying vehicles, manufactured by Huta Stalowa Wola, have been delivered to the 16th Orzysz Engineer Regiment.

2026-07-21 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

ATACMS ballistic missiles for Taiwan enter production

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce MGM-140 ATACMS ballistic missiles for Taiwan.

2026-07-21 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz cooperate on unmanned systems programs

German companies Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in integrating electronic warfare and signals…

2026-05-13 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Artificial Intelligence to Help Polish Interior Ministry Services Fight Fires and Crime, and Protect Borders

Artificial intelligence will help services subordinate to the Ministry of the Interior and Administration fight fires and crime, and protect borders.…

2026-05-08 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

MV-75 Cheyenne II promoted in the UK as international interest grows

U.S. company Bell Textron showcased the MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom.

2026-07-22 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

BORDERS 2026: Forcepol presents Weibel Xenta-M radar for the San program

At the 9th edition of the Eastern Border Protection Trade Show BORDERS 2026, Warsaw-based company Forcepol presented, among other things, the…

2026-06-24 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

MV-75 Cheyenne II promoted in the UK as international interest grows

U.S. company Bell Textron showcased the MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom.

2026-07-22 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Deliveries of Baobab-K mine-laying vehicles to the Polish Armed Forces begin

The first Baobab-K scatterable mine-laying vehicles, manufactured by Huta Stalowa Wola, have been delivered to the 16th Orzysz Engineer Regiment.

2026-07-21 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Poland: One year of Operation Safe West

July 7, 2026, marked the first anniversary of the launch of Operation “Safe West.” One year earlier, soldiers of the…

2026-07-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

US Customs and Border Protection orders more Airbus H125 helicopters

European company Airbus Helicopters has finalized a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 light helicopters by US Customs and Border Protection’s…

2026-07-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

MV-75 Cheyenne II promoted in the UK as international interest grows

U.S. company Bell Textron showcased the MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom.

2026-07-22 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Deliveries of Baobab-K mine-laying vehicles to the Polish Armed Forces begin

The first Baobab-K scatterable mine-laying vehicles, manufactured by Huta Stalowa Wola, have been delivered to the 16th Orzysz Engineer Regiment.

2026-07-21 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Poland and U.S. continue talks on strengthening American military presence in Poland

Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence Paweł Zalewski met with U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission in Poland Stephanie Holmes…

2026-07-20 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Poland’s defense and foreign ministers hold press conference after NATO Summit in Ankara

The two-day NATO Summit concluded in Ankara on July 8. Poland was represented by President Karol Nawrocki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

2026-07-10 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

First satellite of the MikroGlob Earth Observation Satellite System reaches space

The Polish Ministry of National Defence announced the launch into space of the first PIRX-1 satellite under the MikroGlob Earth…

2026-07-08 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

ICEYE places four new satellites in orbit during the Transporter-17 mission

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, a global leader in satellite reconnaissance, has successfully placed four new SAR satellites in orbit.

2026-07-08 | Redakcja | 4 minutes
Shooting

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

Hybrid Staccato HD P4X hits the market

Staccato is expanding its HD line of combat pistols with the new P4X, which combines a full-size grip with a compact slide…

2026-07-10 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 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

MILTAC to supply Polish Police with Lapua .308 Winchester precision ammunition

MILTAC will supply 96,000 rounds of .308 Winchester Lapua OTM Scenar 12 g/185 gr precision ammunition under a procurement procedure conducted…

2026-07-04 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

BC ARMS USA: Polish defense company enters the American market

BC ARMS USA is a new company based in California that will offer Americans ballistic protection equipment of Polish design.

2026-07-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Soft armor vest Titanium Tactical QR I from Greek Anorak

The Greek company Anorak offers a soft bulletproof vest, Titanium Tactical QR I, available for sale from EUR 599 to EUR 738.

2026-06-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 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

This Year’s Spring Delta Long Range Weekend Concludes

Another edition of the Delta Long Range Weekend has concluded. Long-range shooting enthusiasts met at the Military Institute of Armament Technology…

2026-05-11 | Grzegorz Sobczak | 4 minutes

Hybrid Staccato HD P4X hits the market

Staccato is expanding its HD line of combat pistols with the new P4X, which combines a full-size grip with a compact slide…

2026-07-10 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

An unusual gift from Erdoğan to NATO leaders: What is the Gümüşay revolver?

At the conclusion of the NATO Summit in Ankara, held on July 7–8, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented the invited leaders with…

2026-07-10 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 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

Eurosatory 2026: HSW with export Borsuk and Waran with 30-mm RCWS

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade fair in Paris, scheduled for June 15–19 this year, Huta Stalowa Wola, part of the Polish Armaments Group, is presenting the export version of the Borsuk IFV with the Slovak TURRA 30 turret and the Waran 4×4 armored vehicle with a 30-mm RCWS.

During the 29th edition of Eurosatory 2026, the international defense industry trade fair organized by Coges Events and held on June 15–19 this year at Paris-Nord Villepinte near Paris, Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), is presenting the Universal Modular Tracked Platform, which forms the basis of the Borsuk IFV, in an export configuration with the unmanned TURRA 30 turret system produced by Slovakia’s EVPÚ a.s., as well as the Waran 4×4 Tactical Multipurpose Vehicle with  30-mm Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (ZSMU-30).

Export Borsuk

Photos: Jakub Link-Lenczowski, MILMAG

This is the vehicle’s second international presentation, following its debut at the IDEB 2026 international defense industry trade fair, held on May 12–14 this year in Bratislava.

As part of cooperation with the Slovak company EVPÚ a.s., the Borsuk chassis has been integrated with the modern unmanned TURRA 30 weapon system in the V9 version, instead of the original Polish solution ‒ the ZSSW-30 (30mm Remote Controlled Turret System, not to be confused with similarly designated ZSMU-30 Remote Controlled Weapon Station mounted on Waran ‒ translator’s note), which is the main armament of the baseline Borsuk in service with the Polish Armed Forces.

The turret is equipped with a 30-mm automatic cannon, with a choice of guns produced by Northrop Grumman or Slovakia’s ZTS Špeciál, a coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and Spike LR/LR2 anti-tank guided missiles. The system enables effective fire by day and night, in all weather conditions, while maintaining full protection for the crew inside the vehicle.

The use of modern observation and fire control systems enables precise engagement of a wide range of targets, from armored vehicles to enemy personnel.

Waran 4x4 with ZSMU-30

The second exhibit presented by Huta Stalowa Wola at this year’s Eurosatory is the Waran 4×4 Tactical Multipurpose Vehicle with a 30-mm Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (ZSMU-30).

The vehicle in the ZSMU-30/40 configuration was first presented at last year’s 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO at Targi Kielce.

The Remote-Controlled Weapon Station, or so-called light turret, with an interchangeable 30-mm or 40-mm caliber, is a turret system characterized by a modular design and a low weight of less than 1,500 kg, with an elevation range from -12° to +65°. In Paris, it is being presented only in the configuration with a 30-mm Northrop Grumman ATK Mk44S Bushmaster II automatic cannon, a coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun, a Spike anti-tank guided missile launcher and a launcher for eight smoke grenades.

It features two-axis weapon stabilization, an independent stabilized operator’s sight processing images in HD quality, as well as Hunter-Killer and Killer-Killer modes. It is equipped with an automatic target tracking system, or AUTOTRACKER, and other systems known from the ZSSW-30 Remote-Controlled Turret System, developed by HSW and WB Group and so far integrated with upgraded Rosomak 8×8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles and new Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.

These include a laser warning system integrated with the chassis, an open-architecture fire control system, a navigation system with an integrated satellite navigation transmitter and cryptographic module, characterized by high accuracy and reliability, as well as an anti-drone system for active and passive drone detection and non-kinetic neutralization, integrated with existing reconnaissance systems and the turret’s weapon system. The Waran 4×4 provides a high level of protection for a six-person crew, consisting of two crew members and four passengers.

Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with the HAWK C-UAS counter-drone system. It is a modern, multipurpose mobile combat asset designed for operational missions involving active protection systems, vehicle protection systems, enemy fire detection, countering unmanned aerial vehicles and monitoring their movement within a designated protective hemisphere relative to its own position.

Tube launchers for interceptor drones could also be seen on the vehicle, as shown above.