Defence & Space

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

Kyiv comes under fire as Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported further strikes on targets in the Russian Federation. At the same time, Russian…

2026-07-20 | 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

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

Kyiv comes under fire as Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported further strikes on targets in the Russian Federation. At the same time, Russian…

2026-07-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 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

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

Eurosatory 2026: Jakusz offers warheads and loitering munitions

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show in Paris, the MILMAG portal editorial team conducted an interview with representatives of the management of…

2026-06-23 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 8 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

Saronic selects Brownsville, Texas, for Port Alpha shipyard

U.S. company Saronic Technologies has selected Brownsville, Texas, as its preferred location for Port Alpha, a next-generation naval shipyard that will build…

2026-07-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 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

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

Kyiv comes under fire as Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported further strikes on targets in the Russian Federation. At the same time, Russian…

2026-07-20 | 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

Maj. Gen. Ireneusz Nowak takes over Polish Armed Forces Operational Command

A handover ceremony was held at the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command, during which Lt. Gen. Maciej Klisz handed over the duties of Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces to Maj. Gen. Ireneusz Nowak, PhD.

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, a handover ceremony was held at the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces (DO RSZ) in Warsaw, during which Lt. Gen. Maciej Klisz handed over the duties of Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces to Maj. Gen. Ireneusz Nowak, PhD.

Photos: Krzysztof Niedziela/Ministry Of National Defence

I would like today to thank Lt. Gen. Maciej Klisz for his service ‒ one of the most difficult kinds of service one can face today, in the most difficult times for Poland, its security, and its challenges since the end of World War II,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said during the handover ceremony for the position of the Operational Commander o the Polish Armed Forces.

Thanking General Klisz, the head of the Ministry of National Defence emphasized that his service to date and his experience allow him to take up a position in an allied command.

We are building a new security architecture in Europe today. Poland is a pillar of building the security architecture in Europe. Without Poland, there is no safe Europe. Without these achievements, without these skills that are present in the Operational Command. (…) I believe that this new mission now beginning will be a great source of satisfaction for those whom you, General, will command on behalf of Poland, and a source of hope for a better tomorrow for Europe and for greater security,” the head of the Ministry of National Defence said.

A great challenge. A great mission. A very high bar. But I know that you will meet the requirements and expectations, and that you will make real all our desires and dreams of a Poland that is always safe, of Poland as the most beautiful place to live for our loved ones, for our children and grandchildren. Because that is, in truth, the value for which it is worth sacrificing hours of separation from one’s family and loved ones,” the head of the Ministry of National Defence said, addressing the new Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces.

General Klisz’s most important challenges included the need to ensure security in Polish airspace, as well as the protection and defense of the land border, especially along the section with Belarus. General Klisz and his staff prepared and effectively implemented the concepts and plans for the operations mentioned earlier by the prime minister: ‘Safe Podlasie,’ ‘Eastern Aurora,’ and Operation ‘Horyzont.’ During his command, there was also a need to manage the risks posed to contingents in Lebanon and Iraq by conflicts in the Middle East. Thanks to proactivity, anticipation of threats, and the decisiveness characteristic of a special operations forces officer, these risks were effectively managed by General Klisz. This was also possible thanks to the strong relationships he had built with our allies. All of this translated into outcomes that brought security to our homeland,” said Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces Gen. Wiesław Kukuła.

The Operational Command is not an ordinary place. It is a place where state security ceases to be an abstract concept. It becomes something concrete: a decision, an order, readiness, responsibility for the soldier, for the operation, for the state. It is here, around the clock, seven days a week, 365 days a year, that information, assessments, procedures, and national and allied capabilities come together so that Poland can respond effectively, quickly, and professionally. It is here that 16 operations are conducted on a daily basis, 10 of them outside the country. When I assumed the duties of Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces, I was aware that I was not taking on an ordinary, peaceful position. I was accepting responsibility at a time of real threat, military, hybrid, information, and political pressure. These years were not a time of administration. They were a time of trial. (…) I learned one thing: in such moments, chaos does not prevail u2012 procedure does. Haste does not prevail ‒ cool-headed assessment does. No single person prevails. What prevails is the team and a state capable of action,” Lt. Gen. Maciej Klisz said of his service at the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces.

The Gen. Bronisław Kwiatkowski Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces is the main command authority responsible for the operational command of Armed Forces elements placed under its authority in accordance with a decision of the Minister of National Defense. It is responsible for planning and commanding troops and assigned non-military elements in joint, peacekeeping, rescue, and humanitarian operations, as well as in activities conducted to prevent acts of terrorism or eliminate their consequences.

The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces plans, organizes, and conducts exercises, and assesses the capabilities of forces and assets declared for operations. It verifies the readiness of duty forces and assets, as well as those assigned to tasks outside the country; exercises national command over them; and supervises special operations.

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