Defence & Space

Polish Armaments Group: Strengthening the voice of the Polish defense industry

At the invitation of Adam Leszkiewicz, President of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and, at the same time, Chairman of the Employers’…

2026-10-01 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Swedish Gripens return to Poland to guard NATO’s eastern flank

Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson announced that Saab JAS 39C Gripen multirole fighters will be deployed to Poland from October to support the…

2026-10-01 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 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

Swedish Gripens return to Poland to guard NATO’s eastern flank

Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson announced that Saab JAS 39C Gripen multirole fighters will be deployed to Poland from October to support the…

2026-10-01 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Domestic defense industry as the foundation of Polish Armed Forces modernization: Defence Minister presents contracts to 86 Polish companies

At the Polish Army Museum at the Warsaw Citadel, a ceremony was held to present contracts to representatives of 86 Polish companies that carried out…

2026-09-29 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

1Security raises 900,000 PLN and teams up with APN Promise ahead of global funding round and CEE expansion

Polish cybersecurity platform 1Security has announced the closing of a 900,000 PLN (ca. 236 thousand USD at current rates) funding round. The…

2026-09-18 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

U.S.-UAE artificial intelligence task force

U.S. Central Command announced an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to establish the first bilateral task force aimed at accelerating the…

2026-07-28 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

1st Polish Air Force Conference

The aviation training system, personnel preparation, technical support, and logistics were the main topics of the 1st Polish Air Force…

2026-09-25 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

MSPO 2026: Mesko’s air defense offering

During MSPO 2026, Mesko presented a broad range of products, including several related to air defense. In addition to the company’s flagship product, the…

2026-09-23 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 7 minutes

Polish Armaments Group: Strengthening the voice of the Polish defense industry

At the invitation of Adam Leszkiewicz, President of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and, at the same time, Chairman of the Employers’…

2026-10-01 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Domestic defense industry as the foundation of Polish Armed Forces modernization: Defence Minister presents contracts to 86 Polish companies

At the Polish Army Museum at the Warsaw Citadel, a ceremony was held to present contracts to representatives of 86 Polish companies that carried out…

2026-09-29 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Poland: Prosecutors launch investigation into Starlink station fire in Wola Krobowska

The Prosecutor’s Office today opened an investigation into suspected sabotage and a terrorist offense involving a fire at a Starlink satellite communications ground station…

2026-09-26 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Poland: Concrete blocks found on railway tracks in Lubelskie. Prosecutors and Internal Security Agency launch investigation

Polish Police reported that on a railway line in Jedlanka, Łuków County, two freight trains traveling in opposite directions struck concrete blocks that had…

2026-09-23 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Swedish Gripens return to Poland to guard NATO’s eastern flank

Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson announced that Saab JAS 39C Gripen multirole fighters will be deployed to Poland from October to support the…

2026-10-01 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Domestic defense industry as the foundation of Polish Armed Forces modernization: Defence Minister presents contracts to 86 Polish companies

At the Polish Army Museum at the Warsaw Citadel, a ceremony was held to present contracts to representatives of 86 Polish companies that carried out…

2026-09-29 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Swedish Gripens return to Poland to guard NATO’s eastern flank

Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson announced that Saab JAS 39C Gripen multirole fighters will be deployed to Poland from October to support the…

2026-10-01 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Poland joins Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Coalition

During the first summit of the Carpathian Integration Initiative, held in Ukraine with the participation of eight countries, Poland announced that…

2026-09-20 | Redakcja | 7 minutes

GMV develops technologies for Europe’s future Earth observation system

GMV Group will develop software to support the construction of the Earth Observation Governmental Service (EOGS). A significant part of the simulator…

2026-09-25 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

ICEYE opens Satellite Technology Center in Warsaw and expands operations in Poland

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, a global leader in satellite reconnaissance, has opened a Satellite Technology Center in Warsaw. The new facility will significantly expand the…

2026-09-25 | Redakcja | 4 minutes
Shooting

Testing the Streamlight TLR-3X

Weapon-mounted lights have become something of a standard. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, the most important thing is being able to see what…

2026-09-29 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 10 minutes

WBP Rogów becomes distributor of MSBS Grot rifles

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom has entered into a distribution partnership with Wytwórnia Broni Jacek Popiński of Rogów.

2026-09-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 minutes

Testing the Streamlight TLR-3X

Weapon-mounted lights have become something of a standard. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, the most important thing is being able to see what…

2026-09-29 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 10 minutes

Militaria.pl shop at MSPO 2026 – a broad showcase of equipment

Militaria.pl will once again showcase part of its product range at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce. This year, visitors…

2026-09-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 minutes

MSPO 2026: War Hog returns as Steel Hog

Steel Hog continues the line of backpacks and bags previously offered under the War Hog brand. Made from proven CORDURA…

2026-09-14 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Militaria.pl shop at MSPO 2026 – a broad showcase of equipment

Militaria.pl will once again showcase part of its product range at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce. This year, visitors…

2026-09-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 minutes

Militaria.pl shop at MSPO 2026 – a broad showcase of equipment

Militaria.pl will once again showcase part of its product range at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce. This year, visitors…

2026-09-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 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

WBP Rogów becomes distributor of MSBS Grot rifles

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom has entered into a distribution partnership with Wytwórnia Broni Jacek Popiński of Rogów.

2026-09-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 minutes

MSPO 2026: Kolba showcases new products from Vortex, HIKMICRO, Primary Arms, Leupold, Fenix and Benchmade

Kolba, a renowned distributor and retailer serving shooters, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, will present the latest products from Vortex, HIKMICRO, Primary…

2026-09-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 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

Testing the Streamlight TLR-3X

Weapon-mounted lights have become something of a standard. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, the most important thing is being able to see what…

2026-09-29 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 10 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

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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