Defence & Space

Poland Signs Deal for Coastal Radar Systems for Surface and Low-Flying Threat Detection

On July 9, 2025, the Polish State Treasury – Armament Agency signed a contract with the Polish-Israeli consortium KenBIT and ELTA…

2025-07-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 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…

2025-07-09 | Redakcja | 4 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

Polish 35 mm SA-35 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun with PIT-Radwar

During the recent MSPO trade fair in Kielce, the company PIT-Radwar presented its proposal for a 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun…

2025-06-13 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 13 minutes

Patent for New Ukrainian Howitzer Bohdana 6.0 Registered

The Kramatorsk Heavy Machinery Building Plant has received a patent for the development of a new 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer designated…

2025-07-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Rheinmetall wins major order for artillery ammunition

Rheinmetall Denel Munition wins major 155mm ammunition contract. Order worth several hundred million euros, deliveries from 2025 until 2027. It…

2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 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…

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

Autonomous and Unmanned Systems by Łukasiewicz – PIAP at the OPEX 2025 Training Ground in Italy

During the HEDI OPEX 2025 experimental campaign at the CEPOLISPE training ground in Italy, the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial…

2025-06-28 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Paris Air Show 2025: Debut of Foudre – the French HIMARS

As previously announced by Turgis & Gaillard, the 55th International Paris Air and Space Show served as the venue for the…

2025-06-23 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

Poland Signs Deal for Coastal Radar Systems for Surface and Low-Flying Threat Detection

On July 9, 2025, the Polish State Treasury – Armament Agency signed a contract with the Polish-Israeli consortium KenBIT and ELTA…

2025-07-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 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…

2025-07-09 | Redakcja | 4 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…

2025-07-07 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Bayraktar TB2 and FlyEye Drones to Support Polish Police Manhunt for Killer Near Limanowa

The Bayraktar TB2 drone and FlyEye systems will support the Polish police in the search for 57-year-old Tadeusz Duda, suspected…

2025-06-30 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Poland Signs Deal for Coastal Radar Systems for Surface and Low-Flying Threat Detection

On July 9, 2025, the Polish State Treasury – Armament Agency signed a contract with the Polish-Israeli consortium KenBIT and ELTA…

2025-07-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 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…

2025-07-09 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

East Shield and the Baltic Defense Line: Cooperation and Investment in Defense Are the Cornerstone of Europe’s Security

East Shield, the Baltic Defense Line, the integration of available deterrence and defense capabilities, and EU defense funding were the…

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Russia Loses World’s Largest Helicopter, Mi-26, in Ukrainian Attack on Crimea

The Security Service of Ukraine reported that during a special operation at the Kirovske military airfield in occupied Crimea, a Pantsir-S1 air…

2025-06-29 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 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

Finland Ministry of Defense selects ICEYE for space-based intelligence and surveillance capabilities

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE and the Finnish Ministry of Defense have signed a Letter of Intent that enables the Finnish Defense…

2025-06-27 | Redakcja | 3 minutes
Shooting

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

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

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

IFRE 2025: Maskpol Showcases Protective Suits and Gas Masks

Maskpol, a company within the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), presented part of its product range—protective suits and gas masks—at the 5th…

2025-06-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

UF PRO Introduces Waist/Flex Belts to Its Product Line

UF PRO, a Slovenian manufacturer of professional apparel and part of the Mehler Systems group, is adding a new accessory to its lineup…

2025-06-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 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

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

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

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…

2025-06-27 | Krzysztof Ptak | 8 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…

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…

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

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…

2025-06-27 | Krzysztof Ptak | 8 minutes

Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X – a Bayonet of Light for Your Weapon

The devil’s not so scary once you shine a light on him—and he’s certainly easier to neutralize in the spotlight. A weapon-mounted flashlight…

2025-06-09 | Anna Mielczarek | 6 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

MSPO 2019 Rises to the challenge

The 27th edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce drew attention of a wide group of professionals. 610 manufacturers from 31 countries participated in the show, presenting their products and services to 30 500 guests. In overall, the event was dominated by the upcoming general elections, as well as ongoing modifications of the Technical Modernization Plan of the Polish Armed Force, which were eventually presented a few weeks later, and outlined the main procurement goals of the Polish Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the period 2021-2035.

The time for promises

On 3rd September, during the 1st day of MSPO 2019, the Minister of Defence of Poland, Mariusz Blaszczak, signed a letter of offer regarding the planned acquisition of a number of 2nd hand C-130H Hercules transport aircraft and FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems.

PGZ and MBDA

During the 2nd day of MSPO 2019 the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ, Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa), and MBDA UK signed an agreement, which will allow for setting up a local production of Brimstone guided, anti-tank missile systems. The agreement is related to the Polish Ottokar-Brzoza modernization programme, which calls for the procurement of a series of tracked tank-destroyers.

Nanosatellites

On 5th September 2019 Military Electronic Works (WZE, Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne) and the French company Hemeria signed an agreement regarding cooperation in the field of nanosatellites.

Contract for the Bystra radar station

During the 1st day of MSPO 2019 the Polish company PIT-RADWAR (a member of the PGZ holding), signed an agreement with the Armaments Inspectorate, worth 634,8 million Zloty, for delivery of 16 Bystra radar stations with logistical and training packages. Deliveries are expected to start in 2019 and run through to 2025.

Polonization of CAMM

PGZ and MBDA presented at MSPO a medium-range air-and-missile defence system EMADS (Enhanced Modular Air Defence Solutions) equipped with CAMM missiles (Common Anti-Air Modular Missile), integrated with the iLauncher and based on a Jelcz P882.D43 truck, as an offer for the Polish Narew procurement programme.

Debut of new Warmate variants

The local WB group presented a number of new variants of the renowned and battle proven Warmate loitering munition systems, including Warmate R reconnaissance UAV, Warmate TL tube-launched variant and Warmate V rotary wing UAV system.

Warmate and Rheinmetall

The German Rheinmetall Defence presented in Kielce its Mission Master Protection UGV integrated with a six-tube launcher for the Warmate-TL loitering munition systems from WB Group.

Options for the new tank destroyer

During MSPO 2019 a number of PGZ subsidiaries presented their offers for the new tank-destroyer platform, which will be procured under the Ottokar-Brzoza programme. Technology demonstrators, which were presented in Kielce, were based on the chassis of the: BWP-1 vehicle, Universal Modular Tracked Platform (Uniwersalna Modułowa Platforma Gąsienicowa, UMPG) developed by the OBRUM company (Ośrodek Badawczo-Rozwojowy Urządzeń Mechanicznych) and the South Korean K9 chassis which was already implemented in the Krab 155mm self-propelled howitzer system designed by the HSW (Huta Stalowa Wola).

WZM presents its offer

The Military Automotive Works (Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne, WZM) presented an offer for modernization of the Leopard 2A5 main battle tank (MBT) as well as the upgrade of the BWP-1 infantry fighting vehicle and BWR-1D reconnaissance vehicle.

BWP-1 modifications

The proposed options for modernisation of Polish Army’s BWP-1 infantry fighting vehicles, which should enhance operational capabilities of Army’s mechanized units, are described as an interim solution, before the introduction into service of the new, swimming, tracked IFV platform, expected to take place in the 2020’.

Borsuk IFV matures

HSW presented in Kielce a prototype of the next generation Borsuk IFV fitted with a remote-controlled turret system ZSSW 30 from WB Electronics (a member of the WB Group), which in the future will also be integrated with the currently operated Rosomak/Patria AMV wheeled armoured vehicles. The prototype of Borsuk already went through a series of static and dynamic trials. The platform will be offered in a number of variants, depending on the selected level of armour protection.

Concept does not lose hope on the Mustang

The Concept company form Bielsko-Biała presented its LMPV II light, multipurpose vehicle, designed as a successor of the widely operated, but highly criticised Honker 4×4 tactical vehicle. LMPV II is capable to transport of up to 7 light infantry soldiers and additional equipment.

Modernisation of Polish Mi-24D/W

A consortium of PGZ subsidiaries, along with the Air Force Institute of Technology (Instytut Techniczny Wojsk Lotniczych, ITWL) and Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems presented an offer for modernisation of Polish Mi-24D/W attack helicopters.

Modernised version of the W-3

An Italian Leonardo company and PGZ showcased a concept for modernisation of the W-3 multipurpose helicopter, called W-3 Next Generation. According to the WSK PZL-Świdnik, a subsidiary of Leonardo, this variant will be a part of an offer presented for the Polish Army.

Boeing’s dublet

The American Boeing presented during MSPO 2019 its AH-64D Apache attack and CH-47F Chinook utility/multipurpose helicopters, which are being offered for Poland as part of the country’s rotary-wing modernisation programmes.

Fort PIAP

The Lukasiewicz – PIAP Institute presented at MSPO 2019 a technology demonstrator of the ASBOP–PERKUN mobile air defense combat system developed in partnership with the Telesystem-Mesko company. The system is composed of the six-wheeled chassis of the Lukasiewicz – PIAP Institute’s IBIS robot fitted with a launcher for two Grom/Piorun air defence missiles designed by Mesko.

Tytan at the finish line

The PCO company presented at its stand a number of components of the Titan future soldier system. Most of them were showcased for the first time. Qualification trials of the entire Titan system are expected to conclude by 30th June 2020. Subsequently, its results should be accepted by the head of the Armaments Inspectorate, which will allow for the signing of a procurement contract. Some components of the system, like the MSBS/Grot assault rifles, are already in operational service with the Polish Armed Forces.

Griffin Group Defence shows its offer

Griffin Group Defence showcased a wide range of weapon systems and auxiliary equipment from a group of its industry partners, such as General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS), with its 100 meters long Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) system and Eagle V 4×4 armoured tactical vehicle, Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) showing a family of RGW 90 long range multi-purpose weapon systems, as well as the British James Fisher and Sons, which presented its NATO Submarine Rescue System.

Galeria

X