Defence & Space

IWI delivers another batch of X95 rifles to the IDF

IWI (Israel Weapon Industries), a company within the SK Group, has announced the delivery of another batch of X95 assault rifles…

2026-04-16 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Varjo and VRAI Partner to Enhance Military Training with Data-Driven Insights

Finnish company Varjo Technologies Oyj and Ireland’s VRAI have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the way military personnel are trained…

2026-04-14 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

The Situation of the Islamic Republic of Iran Since March 23, 2026: From Escalation to a Ceasefire

What happened in the Middle East from March 23 to April 8? Economically, the conflict between the United States and Israel on one…

2026-04-12 | Adam Frelich | 21 minutes

Ukraine Seized the Opportunity: Rapid Sale of Key Systems

Ukrainians will finance the war with Russia through sales of surplus production from their own arms industry. The United States’…

2026-04-10 | Sławek Zagórski | 6 minutes

IWI delivers another batch of X95 rifles to the IDF

IWI (Israel Weapon Industries), a company within the SK Group, has announced the delivery of another batch of X95 assault rifles…

2026-04-16 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Quantum Systems Deepens German-Ukrainian Industrial Cooperation and Announces New Joint Ventures

German company Quantum Systems has announced a deepening of its industrial cooperation with Ukraine. It will unveil new joint ventures with…

2026-04-14 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Polish mSzyfr sets a new standard for communications security

Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs, together with the Scientific and Academic Computer Network – National Research Institute (NASK-PIB), has completed…

2026-04-11 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Polish general selected for the position of Cyber Champion at NATO command

Major General Karol Molenda, Commander of the Polish Cyberspace Defence Forces Component, has been selected for the position of Cyber…

2026-03-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

Hanwha and Indra Cooperation in Latin America

South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with Spain’s Indra Group to jointly offer armored vehicle solutions for…

2026-04-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Intensive Preparations for PROTEGA 2026 Exhibition

Dozens of industry leaders and thousands of visitors – intensive preparations for PROTEGA 2026 are underway. The event will be held…

2026-04-08 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

IWI delivers another batch of X95 rifles to the IDF

IWI (Israel Weapon Industries), a company within the SK Group, has announced the delivery of another batch of X95 assault rifles…

2026-04-16 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Varjo and VRAI Partner to Enhance Military Training with Data-Driven Insights

Finnish company Varjo Technologies Oyj and Ireland’s VRAI have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the way military personnel are trained…

2026-04-14 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Borders Under Control: The Entry/Exit System Is Operating at All Border Crossing Points in Poland

The European automated and digital system for managing external borders, the Entry/Exit System (EES), is now fully operational. The last…

2026-04-13 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Poland: Fire Near the Planned Lubiatowo-Kopalino Nuclear Power Plant Site

On the night of April 12–13, a fire broke out involving five construction machines in the village of Słajszewo on Morska Street, where an…

2026-04-13 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Varjo and VRAI Partner to Enhance Military Training with Data-Driven Insights

Finnish company Varjo Technologies Oyj and Ireland’s VRAI have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the way military personnel are trained…

2026-04-14 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Quantum Systems Deepens German-Ukrainian Industrial Cooperation and Announces New Joint Ventures

German company Quantum Systems has announced a deepening of its industrial cooperation with Ukraine. It will unveil new joint ventures with…

2026-04-14 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Partnership for Security: Poland and Norway Working for Regional Stability

In Oslo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Tore O. Sandvik, Minister of Defence of…

2026-04-13 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

The Situation of the Islamic Republic of Iran Since March 23, 2026: From Escalation to a Ceasefire

What happened in the Middle East from March 23 to April 8? Economically, the conflict between the United States and Israel on one…

2026-04-12 | Adam Frelich | 21 minutes

End of the Artemis II mission. Astronauts safely splash down off the coast of San Diego

The Orion MPCV spacecraft (CM-003 Integrity), carrying four astronauts on board, has completed the historic Artemis II mission, safely splashing down in the…

2026-04-11 | Rafał Muczyński | 8 minutes

Andromeda: 14 Entities in the U.S. Geosynchronous Orbit Monitoring Program

The U.S. Department of Defense has signed framework agreements with 14 companies under a new satellite-based geosynchronous orbit monitoring program codenamed…

2026-04-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes
Shooting

IWI delivers another batch of X95 rifles to the IDF

IWI (Israel Weapon Industries), a company within the SK Group, has announced the delivery of another batch of X95 assault rifles…

2026-04-16 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Euro Target Show 2026: Kolba store back in the spotlight

The Kolba store’s stand once again drew large crowds for yet another consecutive year, making it one of the busiest…

2026-04-13 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

Euro Target Show 2026: Kolba store back in the spotlight

The Kolba store’s stand once again drew large crowds for yet another consecutive year, making it one of the busiest…

2026-04-13 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

Euro Target Show 2026: PWS with Messerschmitt and A-TEC

PWS once again showcased Messerschmitt firearms and A-TEC muzzle devices at Euro Target Show.

2026-04-13 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Euro Target Show 2026: Kolba store back in the spotlight

The Kolba store’s stand once again drew large crowds for yet another consecutive year, making it one of the busiest…

2026-04-13 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes
Mężczyźni w kurtkach marki DURABO w plenerze

40 Years of Tradition and Modernity at POLSECURE 2026: Visit the Kreator and DURABO Stand

From April 21 to 23, 2026, the exhibition halls in Kielce will once again become a hub for technologies supporting public safety. Ahead…

2026-04-13 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Militaria store at Euro Target Show 2026

The Militaria.pl store will showcase part of its product range at the Euro Target Show in Poznań. Explore UF PRO clothing and a wide…

2026-03-25 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

SWAROVSKI OPTIK and KAHLES at Euro Target Show 2026

Visitors to Euro Target Show 2026 will have the opportunity to explore high-quality optics from SWAROVSKI OPTIK and KAHLES.

2026-03-25 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

IWI delivers another batch of X95 rifles to the IDF

IWI (Israel Weapon Industries), a company within the SK Group, has announced the delivery of another batch of X95 assault rifles…

2026-04-16 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Euro Target Show 2026: Kolba store back in the spotlight

The Kolba store’s stand once again drew large crowds for yet another consecutive year, making it one of the busiest…

2026-04-13 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 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

KJI Mag Series – Alternative Rifle Tripod Mounting Systems That Make Shooting Easier

We recently wrote about KJI and its new products in connection with SHOT Show 2026. This time, we’re taking a closer look at a line…

2026-02-17 | Mariusz Piwowar | 5 minutes

STEYR ATC & ATD – The Austrian Approach to Dynamic Shooting

The ATC and ATD mark the first time Steyr openly states: we are entering the dynamic shooting market, but we are doing…

2026-02-05 | Grzegorz Kochan | 19 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

Poland: Construction of the Ratownik Rescue Ship Starts

A steel-cutting ceremony was held at PGZ Stocznia Wojenna in Gdynia for the new rescue ship for the Polish Navy, being built under the program codenamed Ratownik.

On Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at PGZ Stocznia Wojenna (PGZ Naval Shipyard), part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), a ceremony was held marking the first steel cutting for the new rescue ship for the Polish Navy, built under the program codenamed Ratownik (Polish for ‘rescuer’). This event officially marks the start of the ship’s construction. The keel is scheduled to be laid in February next year, the launch is planned for 2027, and delivery to the customer is expected at the end of 2029.

The first steel plate marking the start of construction of the B-108 rescue ship. It features the manufacturer’s logos, the program name, and the hull number / Photos: Przemysław Gurgurewicz, MILMAG

The contract for the construction of the rescue ship was signed at the end of last year, on 27 December, also in Gdynia, at the premises of the Naval Academy. The exact value of the contract was not disclosed to the public at the time; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz mentioned only that it exceeds 1 billion PLN. According to the terms of the contract, the first steel cutting was to take place within 12 months from the signing date, which means that yesterday’s ceremony took place with a one-month margin (Rescuer – third time’s the charm).

Many of the invited guests were absent from the ceremony, including the Navy Inspector, Vice Admiral Jarosław Ziemiański, who had gone to attend the meeting of the Council of Ministers related to the announcement of the selected partner for Poland’s submarine construction program.

The new design is based on the concept developed by MMC Ship Design & Marine Consulting Sp. z o.o. of Gdynia, internally designated as 887R, which was created during the earlier attempt to launch the rescue ship program. Yesterday we learned that the current design has been assigned the number 108, the next in sequence after 106, given to the frigates built under the Miecznik program, and 107, assigned to the electronic intelligence vessels being constructed under the Delfin program. The ship itself has been designated with the hull number B-108, and this designation was placed on the first steel plate whose ceremonial cutting yesterday officially marked the beginning of construction.

The cutting template for the first steel plate was signed by the head of the Naval Technology Directorate, Commander Piotr Skóra, the president of the Polish Register of Shipping, Grzegorz Petke, and the Ratownik program manager, Mariusz Małecki

One could say that the start of construction of the Ratownik confirms the old saying “third time’s the charm.” The program to build new rescue ships, intended to replace the long-serving Project 570M rescue vessels ORP Piast and ORP Lech (in service since 1974), was launched in 2015. The analytical and conceptual phase was completed on 20 July 2017, the tender procedure was announced on 7 September, and on 27 December a contract was signed for the construction of one ship (with an option for a second).

The first steel plate, weighing 2,400 kg, will be used in the construction of section No. 511

It was to be carried out by a consortium consisting of Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), Stocznia Remontowa Nauta S.A., PGZ Stocznia Wojenna Sp. z o.o., and the Research and Development Center of Marine Technology (OBRUM, Ośrodek Badawczo-Rozwojowy Centrum Techniki Morskiej S.A.). The contract value at that time was 755 million PLN, and the delivery date was set for the end of November 2022. However, on 24 April 2020, the Ministry of National Defence terminated the contract due to the fact that, as stated by the former Armament Inspectorate, it was not possible, for formal and legal reasons, to accept the contractor’s proposed amendment regarding changes to the schedule and contract value.

A month later, on 22 May 2020, the Ministry of National Defence approved new documents concerning the procurement of the rescue ship, and at the end of July 2020 negotiations with the Polish Armaments Group were launched. The proceedings took more than a year and a half, and ultimately were cancelled on 21 February 2022.

In this symbolic way, construction of the B-108 vessel under the Ratownik program has begun.

It was only the new coalition government, appointed on 13 December 2023, that revisited the issue, aiming to sign a contract for the construction of a rescue vessel a year later. As Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized at the time, this decision is closely linked to the purchase of new submarines, a program he pledged to finally complete after many years of stagnation under previous governments. Yesterday’s decision to choose Sweden as the partner that will supply these vessels to our Navy seems to confirm those declarations. It also resulted in the absence in Gdynia of some participants of the ceremony, such as the Navy Inspector, Vice Admiral Jarosław Ziemiański, and the Commander of the 3rd Ship Flotilla, Rear Admiral Andrzej Ogrodnik, who went to Warsaw for the Cabinet meeting (Orka Program: Poland has chosen Swedish submarines).

The Project 108 rescue vessel will be a large unit with a displacement of around 6,500 tons, a length of approx. 96 meters, and a beam of 18.8 meters. The vessel is expected to have a speed of about 18 knots and a range of roughly 6,000 nautical miles. The crew will consist of around 100 people, with an additional nine berths provided.

An empty warehouse hall, which will later store armament and equipment components for the Project 106 Miecznik frigates under controlled temperature and humidity conditions.

In addition to cutting the first steel plate for the Ratownik, a new warehouse hall intended for storing armament and equipment components for the Project 106 Miecznik frigates was opened yesterday at PGZ Stocznia Wojenna.

These are not the last ceremonies to be held at the Gdynia shipyard this year. Another event is scheduled for 18 December, the keel laying of vessel B106/2, the second Project 106 frigate, which is to be named Burza.