Defence & Space

Hanwha to Showcase Next-Generation Artillery and Air-Defense Solutions at IDEX 2025

Hanwha will present a range of cutting-edge defense capabilities at IDEX 2025, under the theme of ‘Driving Innovation with Partners.

2025-02-13 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Over 20 participants interested in consultations for the modernization of the Polish corvette Ślązak

In response to questions from the MILMAG Portal editorial team, the Social Communication Department of the Armament Agency provided information about…

2025-02-13 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

The first FA-50PL will be ready in 2025

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) presented the current progress on the Polish version of the FA-50 aircraft at their facility in…

2024-12-30 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 8 minutes

Estonia’s Defense Industry – Small but Innovative

Despite its small size, the Republic of Estonia is among the countries that prioritize innovative solutions across various sectors of…

2024-12-19 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Over 20 participants interested in consultations for the modernization of the Polish corvette Ślązak

In response to questions from the MILMAG Portal editorial team, the Social Communication Department of the Armament Agency provided information about…

2025-02-13 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

The 3,000th Piorun Man-Portable Air-Defense System, manufactured by Mesko

Mesko, a company within the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), has announced the production of the 3,000th unit of the Piorun MANPADS…

2025-02-12 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Elbit Systems to provide JNDFC Center for a European Country

Elbit Systems awarded contracts totaling approximately $100 million to provide Joint National Digital Fires Command Center for a European country.

2025-02-10 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hologate sign strategic cooperation agreement for XR and VR simulation solutions

Rheinmetall and Hologate announce the start of a strategic cooperation. The aim is to develop innovative simulation solutions. Both companies combine expertise…

2024-12-03 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Hanwha to Showcase Next-Generation Artillery and Air-Defense Solutions at IDEX 2025

Hanwha will present a range of cutting-edge defense capabilities at IDEX 2025, under the theme of ‘Driving Innovation with Partners.

2025-02-13 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

WB Group and Larsen & Toubro sign a cooperation agreement

WB Group and the Indian company Larsen & Toubro signed a cooperation declaration at the Aero India 2025 exhibition in Bengaluru,…

2025-02-12 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Hanwha to Showcase Next-Generation Artillery and Air-Defense Solutions at IDEX 2025

Hanwha will present a range of cutting-edge defense capabilities at IDEX 2025, under the theme of ‘Driving Innovation with Partners.

2025-02-13 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

The 3,000th Piorun Man-Portable Air-Defense System, manufactured by Mesko

Mesko, a company within the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), has announced the production of the 3,000th unit of the Piorun MANPADS…

2025-02-12 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Half a million landings and 125,000 flight hours of Polish Medical Air Rescue’s helicopters

The fleet of Airbus H135 rescue helicopters, belonging to Polish Medical Air Rescue, has reached half a million landings and surpassed a total…

2025-02-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

The Police ordered bulletproof vests and a mobile shooting range

The National Police Headquarters signed a contract with Lubawa Group for the delivery of a batch of integrated bulletproof vests, while the…

2025-01-08 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Hanwha to Showcase Next-Generation Artillery and Air-Defense Solutions at IDEX 2025

Hanwha will present a range of cutting-edge defense capabilities at IDEX 2025, under the theme of ‘Driving Innovation with Partners.

2025-02-13 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Over 20 participants interested in consultations for the modernization of the Polish corvette Ślązak

In response to questions from the MILMAG Portal editorial team, the Social Communication Department of the Armament Agency provided information about…

2025-02-13 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Latvia: Production of Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers for Ukraine

During the visit of the Ambassador of Ukraine to Latvia, Anatolii Kutsevol, to the Defence Partnership Latvia plant in Valmiera, the production…

2025-02-06 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Protection of Underwater Infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

Over the past three months, incidents involving damage to underwater transmission infrastructure in the Baltic Sea have been multiplying. Since late…

2025-01-31 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 16 minutes

Bonus Food Project: Meals from Kielce-Based Company LYOFOOD Are Heading to Space

As part of the first Polish mission to the International Space Station, the Kielce-based company LYOFOOD, in collaboration with the European…

2025-02-10 | Redakcja | 7 minutes

Agreement Between Radmor and SpaceForest

The companies Radmor (part of the WB Group) and SpaceForest from Gdynia have signed a cooperation agreement, establishing a partnership between the…

2025-01-24 | Redakcja | 2 minutes
Shooting

Helikon-Tex at Enforce Tac 2025 Trade Fair

From February 24 to 26, 2025, the Polish company Helikon-Tex will showcase its product range and new releases at the Enforce…

2025-02-12 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 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

Black Week at Clawgear

The Black Week promotion at Clawgear runs until December 2, 2024. The more you add to your cart, the bigger the…

2024-11-28 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 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

Helikon-Tex at Enforce Tac 2025 Trade Fair

From February 24 to 26, 2025, the Polish company Helikon-Tex will showcase its product range and new releases at the Enforce…

2025-02-12 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

TEST: Direct Action Vanguard Uniform

The Vanguard is a uniform set from the Polish brand Direct Action, designed in collaboration with special forces soldiers. There are…

2025-01-19 | Michał Gaweł | 18 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

The tests of MSBS Grot S16

The MSBS Grot S16 FB-M1 is a semi-automatic variant of the standard assault rifle used by the Polish Armed Forces and law…

2024-11-18 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

The GROT BS10 FB-M1 BULLPUP is hitting the market!

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom is launching the GROT BS10 FB-M1 BULLPUP, a 5.56 mm semi-automatic bullpup rifle equipped with a short 10.5-inch (267…

2024-09-23 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 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

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

Firearms ownership in Poland, 2022: growth in the year of war

National Police Headquarters released statistics regarding the number of firearm permits and individual firearms owned by Polish citizens. It can be…

2023-03-14 | Redakcja | 3 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

TEST: Direct Action Vanguard Uniform

The Vanguard is a uniform set from the Polish brand Direct Action, designed in collaboration with special forces soldiers. There are…

2025-01-19 | Michał Gaweł | 18 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

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

PGZ and WB Group Products in the EDIRPA Program

The Ministry of National Defense has submitted three products from the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and three products from the WB Group to the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) program.

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Ministry of National Defense announced that it had submitted three products from the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and two products from the WB Group to the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) program.

Photo: Council of the European Union

As reported, the following products from the portfolio of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) were submitted:

  • man-portable air defense missile systems Piorun produced by Mesko;
  • Baobab-K remote-controlled mine-laying vehicles produced by a consortium led by Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW);
  • MSBS Grot rifles produced by Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom.

From the WB Group portfolio, the following were submitted:

  • Miniature Unmanned Aerial Systems FlyEye;
  • Loitering munitions Warmate 1;
  • Unmanned Reconnaissance and Strike System Gladius.

On October 9, 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted a regulation establishing the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA). The regulation encourages member states to cooperate on defense procurement. Its objectives are to strengthen solidarity, prevent displacement effects, increase the efficiency of public spending, and reduce excessive fragmentation in this sector.

Thanks to the new instrument, partial refunds from the EU budget will be possible if a consortium consisting of at least three member states participates in the joint procurement. The budget for the instrument will be 300 million EUR.

EDIRPA will support the competitiveness and efficiency of the European technological and industrial base in the defense sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-cap companies, by accelerating the industry’s adaptation to structural changes and opening supply chains to cross-border cooperation within the EU.

The act clearly defines the conditions ensuring that the European defense industry will benefit from this instrument. For example, contractors and subcontractors must be based in the EU or an associated state, have their executive management structure in these locations, and cannot be controlled by non-associated third countries. Additionally, at least 65% of the components of the final products must originate from the EU or associated states.

At an informal meeting in Versailles on March 11, 2022, the EU heads of state and government committed to strengthening European defense capabilities. They stated that member states should significantly increase defense spending, develop cooperative investments in joint projects and joint procurements to enhance defense capabilities, stimulate innovation, and strengthen and develop the EU defense industry, including small and medium-sized enterprises.

In response, the European Commission adopted a proposal on July 1, 2022, for a regulation establishing the European Defense Industry Reinforcement through Common Procurement Act (EDIRPA). On December 1, 2022, the Council of the EU agreed on a general approach to the proposed regulation, and on June 27, 2023, it reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on this matter.

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