Defence & Space

NP Aerospace Expands Civilian Armoured Vehicles Support

British-based NP Aerospace launches their proven through-life support services package into the Civilian Armoured Vehicles market

2025-07-21 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Blackout in Spain – A Discussion on Power Security with Experts from Forum Energii

The recent blackout in Spain has brought Poland’s energy security back into the media headlines and public conversation. Given the current…

2025-07-16 | Tadeusz Jakliński | 25 minutes

SIPRI: Nuclear risks grow as new arms race looms

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute published a report entitled SIPRI Yearbook 2025, which, among other things, discusses the issue of…

2025-06-16 | Redakcja | 10 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Russian Patent for an Assault Tank with a 152mm Howitzer

The Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov has presented a patent for an assault tank armed with a short-barreled 152mm howitzer.

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Orion: The Force Multiplier that led the IDF to unmatched ground superiority

Orion, developed by Asio Technologies in collaboration with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) technology division and in full operational deployment by the IDF, has…

2025-07-09 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

SKW Cryptographic Security Certificate for Polish Comp@n Radio Set from the WB Group

The WB Group announced that the Comp@n system radio set, developed by its subsidiary Radmor, along with the Cryptographic Document Management…

2025-06-14 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Wescom Defence to Unveil ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage at DSEI 2025

Wescom Defence, a trusted provider of pyrotechnics, energetics and a wide range of reliable products and systems to global defence forces, will officially…

2025-07-14 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

2nd S.E.A.L Conference under Our media patronage

We are pleased to announce that MILMAG Military Magazine has become the media patron of the second edition of the SE.A.L Conference,…

2025-07-11 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

NP Aerospace Expands Civilian Armoured Vehicles Support

British-based NP Aerospace launches their proven through-life support services package into the Civilian Armoured Vehicles market

2025-07-21 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Illegal migration to Europe in the first five months of 2025

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

2025-07-08 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

LOT Polish Airlines Selected for Air Transport and MEDEVAC under the EU’s rescEU Program

LOT Polish Airlines has signed an agreement to provide air transport and MEDEVAC services. As part of the EU’s rescEU instrument under…

2025-07-07 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Russian Patent for an Assault Tank with a 152mm Howitzer

The Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov has presented a patent for an assault tank armed with a short-barreled 152mm howitzer.

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Poland and Armenia strengthen defense and economic cooperation

Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of National Defence, Paweł Bejda, met with the Deputy Minister of Defence of the…

2025-07-15 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Illegal migration to Europe in the first five months of 2025

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

2025-07-08 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE unveils machine learning-powered Flood Rapid Impact Product to revolutionize response

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, a specialist in satellite-powered disaster management solutions, has announced the launch of Flood Rapid Impact (FRI).

2025-07-15 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

LYOFOOD Pierogi Become First Polish Dish Eaten in Space

Yesterday, during a live broadcast from the International Space Station, our astronaut Dr. Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, together with Axiom-4 mission commander Peggy…

2025-07-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes
Shooting

Grand Power Q1 MK23 & P1 MK23 – Another Way

Is it still possible to make something interesting that comes in the form of a “plastic” pistol with a metal slide? Can it look,…

2025-07-24 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 16 minutes

Galvion’s Caiman Helmets from Gdańsk

Two weeks have passed since the memorable Monday, June 23, of this year. The emotions have settled, and the long…

2025-07-10 | Dariusz Borkowski | 10 minutes

Upgraded Z8i Scope from SWAROVSKI OPTIK

Swarovski Optik, the Austrian optics manufacturer with nearly 80 years of tradition, has unveiled an upgraded version of its Z8i…

2025-07-03 | Mariusz Piwowar | 3 minutes

Streamlight introduces the SL-SideSaddle

Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting tools, announces the SL-SideSaddle series, a new hands-free lighting solution built for outdoor adventure…

2025-07-01 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Galvion’s Caiman Helmets from Gdańsk

Two weeks have passed since the memorable Monday, June 23, of this year. The emotions have settled, and the long…

2025-07-10 | Dariusz Borkowski | 10 minutes

Helikon-Tex presents: tailor-made kits for shooters

As the shooting season gains momentum, Helikon-Tex has decided to help shooters choose the essential gear and accessories tailored to the specific type…

2025-07-01 | Mariusz Piwowar | 4 minutes

Galvion’s Caiman Helmets from Gdańsk

Two weeks have passed since the memorable Monday, June 23, of this year. The emotions have settled, and the long…

2025-07-10 | Dariusz Borkowski | 10 minutes

CZ Shooting Team athletes take home 13 medals from the CZ Extreme Euro Open

Sport shooters representing Ceska zbrojovka brought back six gold, four silver, and three bronze medals from Hodonice, along with four…

2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Grand Power Q1 MK23 & P1 MK23 – Another Way

Is it still possible to make something interesting that comes in the form of a “plastic” pistol with a metal slide? Can it look,…

2025-07-24 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 16 minutes

CZ Introduces the New CZ P-10 C PORTED Model

CZ P-10 C PORTED – a compact pistol with tamed recoil thanks to an integrated compensator.

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Paris Air Show 2025: Bayraktar TB3 Debuts

The 55th edition of the International Paris Air and Space Show, held in the French capital, provided an opportunity for Baykar…

2025-06-19 | Radosław Niesobski | 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

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

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 Poles.…

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 | 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

Grand Power Q1 MK23 & P1 MK23 – Another Way

Is it still possible to make something interesting that comes in the form of a “plastic” pistol with a metal slide? Can it look,…

2025-07-24 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 16 minutes

Meprolight MMX3 and MMX4 – Lightweight Magnifiers with Quality Optics

The Mepro MMX3 and MMX4, a new line of compact magnifiers from the Israeli manufacturer. How do they perform in practice and how…

2025-06-27 | Krzysztof Ptak | 8 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

IDET 2025: Premiere of the Pandur 8×8 EVO

The world premiere of the new Pandur 8×8 EVO wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) took place at the Czechoslovak Group’s stand during the IDET 2025 trade fair. The new vehicle is the result of work by Tatra Defence Vehicle, which obtained a license from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to manufacture heavily modified Pandur 8×8 vehicles and offer them both on the Czech and international markets.

The Pandur 8×8 EVO is a highly developed version of the Pandur II. It is the result of cooperation between Tatra Defence Vehicle and GDLS-Steyr GmbH. The vehicle was designed in accordance with NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture (NGVA) requirements, as defined by STANAG 4754. The new vehicle has been tailored to meet the requirements of the Czech Armed Forces (Armáda České Republiky) as well as an undisclosed customer. Taking into account lessons learned from the ongoing war in Ukraine, the vehicle has been equipped with the UT30MK2 unmanned turret, manufactured by Elbit Systems, which additionally features the Iron Fist active protection system.

In 2015, Tatra Defence Vehicle obtained a license from GDELS for the production and modernization of the Pandur II armored personnel carrier (APC)

As Radomir Smolka, Director of Research and Development at Tatra Defence Vehicle, told the MILMAG Editorial Team, compared to the Pandur II, the weight of the new vehicle has increased from 22.5 tons to 25 tons. This is due to the enhanced level of armor protection. The Pandur EVO features a redesigned V-shaped hull profile, providing mine protection at level M3a/M3b and ballistic protection at level 4 in accordance with STANAG 4569. Additionally, the manufacturer guarantees protection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) weighing up to 50 kg or against the detonation of a high-explosive fragmentation artillery shell at a distance of 5 meters. To compensate for the increased weight, the vehicle is equipped with a 405 kW (550 hp) Cummins engine. The engine can be replaced in no more than two hours.

View of the troop compartment. The vehicle carries a three-person crew (commander, gunner, and driver) and seven dismounted soldiers

The Pandur 8×8 EVO is equipped with a range of systems designed to enhance situational awareness and crew survivability. The remotely operated turret is controlled via two consoles located inside the vehicle. Additionally, the commander is equipped with the Iron Vision system, integrated with external cameras, allowing 360-degree observation around the vehicle. The commander’s station also includes a battlefield management system (BMS) terminal. Communication and data exchange are provided by three L3Harris radios. Interestingly, internal data exchange within the vehicle is handled by the RF-7800I digital intercom, a licensed version of the FONET system developed and produced by the WB Group.

Digital intercom terminal, a licensed version of the FONET system manufactured by the WB Group

The commander’s station (on the left) and the gunner’s station (on the right). Noteworthy are the two central screens. The upper screen, in high resolution, displays the image from the day/night electro-optical sight, integrated with software using elements of artificial intelligence that identifies potential targets in real time. The lower touchscreen allows the operator to manage key vehicle systems such as weaponry and defensive systems, as well as monitor critical parameters. Below is a speaker console, a licensed version of the CZS-2GM panel, which is part of the FONET system.

The Pandur EVO is armed with an unmanned turret from Elbit, equipped with a 30 mm MK44S Bushmaster II automatic cannon and a 7.62 mm FN MAG machine gun. Additionally, a launcher for a pair of SPIKE LR2 anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) can be mounted on the turret. The weapon systems can be reloaded from inside the vehicle, allowing the crew to replenish ammunition for the cannon and machine gun without exposing themselves. Only the missile launcher requires external access for reloading. Additional ammunition is stored in the troop compartment, behind the commander’s station.

As Radomir Smolka informed the MILMAG Editorial Team, the turret for the Pandur EVO is to be assembled and installed at Tatra’s facilities in the Czech Republic / Photos: Jakub Link-Lenczowski, MILMAG

The Pandur EVO is designed to be fully adapted to the requirements of both current and future battlefields, including threats posed by the growing use of unmanned platforms. Protection against drones is to be provided by three systems: the Iron Fist active protection system, which will be adapted to counter loitering munitions; a 30 mm cannon capable of firing programmable airburst ammunition; and two jamming systems. The latter are also intended to prevent the detonation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

The Pandur 8×8 EVO measures 7,880 mm in length, 2,730 mm in width, and 3,550 mm in height. Its modular design allows it to be configured as a wheeled infantry fighting vehicle, command vehicle, self-propelled mortar, recovery vehicle, mobile air defense platform, or communications vehicle. Thanks to its integrated communication systems, it can operate in coordination with unmanned ground vehicles and is capable of deploying and controlling loitering munitions.

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