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 | 4 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 | 4 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 | 4 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 | 4 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

MSPO 2024: PGZ, WZŁ-1, and ICEYE Polska demonstrate the Mobile Satellite Reconnaissance Platform ISR

Military Communication Works No. 1 (WZŁ-1), ICEYE Polska, and the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) jointly demonstrated the Mobile Satellite Reconnaissance Platform ISR, designed to operate with satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radars and satellites equipped with optical sensors.

During the 32nd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2024 at Targi Kielce, scheduled for September 3-6 this year, Military Communication Works No. 1 (WZŁ-1), ICEYE Polska— the Polish branch of the global leader in constant Earth monitoring via radar satellites—and the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) jointly demonstrated the Mobile Satellite Reconnaissance Platform ISR (MPRS ISR), designed to operate with satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radars (SAR) and satellites equipped with optical sensors.

The Mobile Satellite Reconnaissance Platform ISR is one of the most advanced solutions in the world, enabling armed forces to make quick decisions based on real-time satellite data / Photos: ICEYE Polska.

The solution combines communication and data transmission systems, user security, power supply, and a specially designed antenna system, ensuring fast data transmission and direct distribution to the appropriate recipients at any command level. All components are integrated into a specially equipped container, which will be transported on a Jelcz chassis.

The entire system was jointly developed by engineering teams from ICEYE, WZŁ-1, and PGZ. The MPRS ISR provides the capability to conduct continuous operations utilizing the potential of the ICEYE satellite constellation, allowing near real-time data collection and ongoing analysis. The system is designed to operate at the operational level, supporting commanders in decision-making. With MPRS ISR, users will be able to gain situational awareness on the battlefield more efficiently and quickly than before, significantly enhancing the safety of missions. It is important to highlight the mobility and compatibility of MPRS ISR with all elements of the Field Communication System, ensuring immediate response to the rapidly changing conditions of the modern battlefield, as well as distribution of the ISR reconnaissance system’s outputs.

ICEYE is the owner and operator of the world’s largest constellation of satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radars (SAR) and a trusted partner of government institutions and businesses. ICEYE’s numerous satellites can revisit the same location on Earth several dozen times a day, capturing radar imagery both day and night, regardless of weather conditions. SAR data from the ICEYE constellation can cover vast geographical areas as well as provide high-resolution images for smaller regions.

“We are proud to present, together with our partners from PGZ and WZŁ-1, an innovative and comprehensive solution for handling SAR and optical satellites. This new system, with great export potential, enables the optimal use of ICEYE satellite technology through direct access to Earth observation data and intelligence, delivered in near real-time. This pioneering solution was jointly developed by top-class engineering teams in Poland and Finland. The premiere of MPRS ISR in Kielce is the result of excellent strategic cooperation aimed at leveraging the full potential of the ICEYE constellation for the benefit of our customers in Poland and allied countries,” said Rafał Modrzewski, CEO and co-founder of ICEYE.

Satellite reconnaissance and communication systems play a crucial role in the functioning of the armed forces. Acquiring and processing satellite imagery in real time can provide an advantage on the modern battlefield. These are lessons drawn from, among other things, the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine. The Polish Armaments Group has been working on this solution for some time now, utilizing both its internal resources within the Capital Group and the potential of external entities. This was the foundation of the cooperation agreement signed between PGZ S.A., WZŁ-1, and ICEYE during the 31st edition of MSPO. The result of this collaboration is the presented Mobile Satellite Reconnaissance Platform ISR— a necessary, modern solution compatible with systems operated by the Polish Armed Forces. It is proof that cooperation, which brings together dispersed expertise, can result in a comprehensive product offering for the Polish Armed Forces, tailored to the challenges posed by the current geopolitical situation, and enabling future expansion with additional modules as new technologies mature in this rapidly developing market,” commented Krzysztof Trofiniak, President of the Management Board of PGZ.

WZŁ-1 S.A., with nearly 70 years of history, supports national security and continuously takes action to meet the challenges we face in the field of satellite communications. The lessons learned from the conflict beyond our eastern border show that satellite communications and radar reconnaissance are key on the battlefield. The company’s long-standing experience enabled us to participate in developing the concept of the Mobile Satellite Reconnaissance Platform ISR. This modern solution, based on a container structure with a dedicated antenna system, ensures fast data transmission from the satellite segment and its distribution for the needs of the Polish Armed Forces. The concept of the Mobile Satellite Reconnaissance Platform ISR primarily addresses solutions that meet the requirements of the modern battlefield in terms of teleinformatics, user security, data transmission, and power supply. It is worth noting that the platform is fully compatible with the communication systems currently used by the Polish army. The mobile solution can be utilized at both the operational and tactical levels,” added Acting President of the Management Board of WZŁ-1, Maciej Mieczysław Więckowski.

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