Defence & Space

Iron Beam with new laser director

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the Israeli Ministry of Defense unveil new Iron Beam laser director. Company to Showcase Full High-Energy…

2025-06-05 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall receives major international orders for 155mm artillery ammunition

Rheinmetall Denel Munition has received two new orders for 155 mm ERFB artillery ammunition. International customer orders projectiles, propellants and…

2025-06-03 | Redakcja | 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

Iron Beam with new laser director

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the Israeli Ministry of Defense unveil new Iron Beam laser director. Company to Showcase Full High-Energy…

2025-06-05 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall receives major international orders for 155mm artillery ammunition

Rheinmetall Denel Munition has received two new orders for 155 mm ERFB artillery ammunition. International customer orders projectiles, propellants and…

2025-06-03 | Redakcja | 3 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 & PYROS 2025: KALAN Tracked Amphibious Vehicle as the Successor to the PTS

During the International Fire Fighting Equipment and Services Fair PYROS (held alongside IDET 2025 in Brno), the Czech company New…

2025-05-30 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

IDET 2025: Patria AMV XP 8×8 with TURRA 30 Turret

At the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair IDET 2025 in the Czech Republic, Finnish company Patria Oyj showcased its…

2025-05-29 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Iron Beam with new laser director

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the Israeli Ministry of Defense unveil new Iron Beam laser director. Company to Showcase Full High-Energy…

2025-06-05 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall receives major international orders for 155mm artillery ammunition

Rheinmetall Denel Munition has received two new orders for 155 mm ERFB artillery ammunition. International customer orders projectiles, propellants and…

2025-06-03 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

IDET & PYROS 2025: KALAN Tracked Amphibious Vehicle as the Successor to the PTS

During the International Fire Fighting Equipment and Services Fair PYROS (held alongside IDET 2025 in Brno), the Czech company New…

2025-05-30 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 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

Iron Beam with new laser director

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the Israeli Ministry of Defense unveil new Iron Beam laser director. Company to Showcase Full High-Energy…

2025-06-05 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall receives major international orders for 155mm artillery ammunition

Rheinmetall Denel Munition has received two new orders for 155 mm ERFB artillery ammunition. International customer orders projectiles, propellants and…

2025-06-03 | 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

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

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

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

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

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

Hanwha to Showcase Next-Generation Artillery and Air-Defense Solutions at IDEX 2025

Hanwha will present a range of cutting-edge defense capabilities at IDEX 2025, under the theme of ‘Driving Innovation with Partners.

February 13, 2025. Hanwha’s aerospace and defense affiliates will participate in the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2025 at the ADNEC Exhibition Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE, from February 17- 21 (stand A40 in Hall 12), strengthening its presence in the Middle East and African markets.

Photos: Hanwha Aerospace

The largest aerospace and defense contractor in South Korea, Hanwha will present a variety of cutting-edge capabilities, including artillery systems, armored vehicles, a long-range ballistic interceptor system, and reconnaissance satellites.

At the upcoming show, Hanwha Aerospace will unveil the K9A1 Self-Propelled Howitzer fitted with a domestically-built 1,000-horsepower engine for the first time. The homegrown engine has been tested intensively in South Korea, Egypt and other nations for a year to prove its reliability in different environments and territory.

The Long-Range Surface-to-Air (L-SAM) missile system will also take the center stage of the Hanwha stand as an optimal solution for Middle Eastern countries seeking to enhance their air-defense network.

L-SAM is an upper tier air defense network interoperable with lower tier defense systems such as M-SAM and PAC-3, to provide enhanced defensive capabilities through integration with command and control (C2) system.

Hanwha Aerospace develops the L-SAM interceptor missile capable of thwarting incoming ballistic missiles at high altitudes, using sophisticated technologies including the dual-pulse propulsion system, and the divert & altitude control system. Mass production of the L-SAM is to begin this yearfor delivery to the ROK Air Force. An improved variant, the L-SAM II is also under development to be completed by 2028.

Hanwha Systems is responsible for the L-SAM multi-function radar (MFR), capable of detecting and tracking terminal-phase, high-altitude ballistic missiles and aircraft at long ranges. In the space domain, Hanwha Systems is set to present its latest small Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, which can deliver 0.25m resolution images for various purposes including Earth observation, environmental monitoring, disaster prediction, and logistic analysis.

We’re very excited to present our technology, capabilities and commitment to industrial partnerships at the IDEX 2025, as Hanwha is consistent with visions of customers in the region to quickly bring world-leading defense capabilities to militaries while supporting and accelerating local industrial bases through investment and localization efforts, said Michael Coulter, who has been named as President & CEO of Hanwha Global Defense. A world-leading, multi-domestic defense leader, Hanwha is fully committed to providing all types of needed capabilities in all domains of land, sea, and aerospace to global customers.

Other capabilities to be displayed at IDEX include:

  • Chunmoo MRLS
    • Developed to counter North Korea’s long-range artillery threat, the K-239 Chunmoo MRLS is capable of real-time precision strikes on key targets from outside the enemy’s artillery range
    • Guided missiles equipped with GPS/INS combined navigation devices enable a precision strike capability of 15m CEP. It can be mounted with two firing pods in the launchpad, providing stronger firepower than other products in the market.
  • Redback IFV
    • The Redback is one of the world’s most modernized infantry fighting vehicle equipped with innovative technologies such as active protection system, composite rubber tracks, enhanced layered armor protection, remoted controlled weapons station, and advanced S/W architecture.
    • In 2023, The Redback was selected for the Australian LAND 400 Phase 3 program to provide 129 vehicles in different variants.
  • TIGON IFV
    • The TIGON IFV is a 8×8 multi-purpose wheeled armored vehicle equipped with diverse armament systems, such as RCWS. 20-30mm autocannons, and 900mm low-recoil guns. With its 525hp engine and waterjet, the vehicle can move at a maximum speed of 100km/h on the paved road and cross the river at a speed of 8km/h.
    • The TIGON Tank Destroyer (TD) is a new variant with improved mobility, firepower, and survivability. The Tigon TD loads TAipers ATGM launcher on top, enabling combat initiation outside the enemy line of sight. The TD version is powered by a 700hp engine offersenduring maneuverability under harsh conditions such as deserts. It is armed with enhanced armor protection systems.
  • TAipers
    • The TAiper (Tank Sniper) is a fifth-generation anti-tank guided missile, featuring different types of firing modes such as fire & forget, and None-line-of-sight. The missile is capable of changing the target even after firing.
    • Designed to be installed on attack helicopters for air-to-surface strike capability, the TAipers can also be mounted on various types of land platforms such as IFV, APC and UGV.
  • H-SHORAD
    • The Hybrid Short-Range Air Defense (H-SHORAD) is a next-generation wheeled vehicle armed with a 30mm/40mm gun unmanned turret; a surface-to-air missile system; and 3D AESA radar.
    • With enhanced tracking capability and firepower, the H-SHORAD is an optimal solution to thwart small UAVs and different types of aerial threats in various terrain and weather conditions.
  • Multi-Function Radar (MFR)
    • The M-SAM Multi-Function Radar (MFR) is capable of simultaneously detecting all aircraft and missiles attacking from any direction. The M-SAM II MFR is capable of performing detection and tracking, friend or foe (IFF) identification, jamming response, and guided missile detection, tracking, and communication—all with a single AESA radar.
    • The L-SAM MFR has the capability to track and counter high-altitude ballistic missiles, longrange aircraft, and cruise missiles, offering enhanced protection for airspace defense.
  • Anti-Drone System
    • The mobile Anti-Drone System is a comprehensive, multi-layered defense solution designed to detect and identify low-flying, small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Equipped with a wide range of defense capabilities, the system offers multi-layered responses at varying distances, including jammer technology, drone capture mechanisms, and laser systems, to effectively neutralize UAVs at altitudes ranging from 1 to 3 kilometers.
    • This Anti-Drone System can be deployed to protect critical national infrastructure—including government buildings, airports, and oil refineries—against the growing threat of swarm drones and small UAVs.

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