Defence & Space

Borsuk Infantry Fighting Vehicles Enter Service

A ceremony was held at Huta Stalowa Wola to hand over to the Polish Armed Forces the first 15 of the 111 Borsuk infantry…

2025-12-08 | Wojciech Gruchała | 13 minutes

Over 700 Russian drones and missiles have attacked Ukraine

Russia carried out another air and missile strike on Ukraine, launching 704 combat devices overnight, mostly drones, targeting eight regions.

2025-12-06 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

SIPRI: The World’s 100 Largest Arms Producers See Revenue Growth in 2024

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has published a report titled The SIPRI Top 100 Arms-producing and Military Services Companies,…

2025-12-01 | Rafał Muczyński | 9 minutes

The Polish Orka approaches the port. The entry, however, is not easy

In the Polish debate on the purchase of new submarines, everything has happened before: hopes, disappointments, optimistic promises and successive dates that,…

2025-11-28 | Sławek Zagórski | 6 minutes

Borsuk Infantry Fighting Vehicles Enter Service

A ceremony was held at Huta Stalowa Wola to hand over to the Polish Armed Forces the first 15 of the 111 Borsuk infantry…

2025-12-08 | Wojciech Gruchała | 13 minutes

Over 700 Russian drones and missiles have attacked Ukraine

Russia carried out another air and missile strike on Ukraine, launching 704 combat devices overnight, mostly drones, targeting eight regions.

2025-12-06 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

PolCam Technologies Enhance Safety in Crisis Situations

An interview with Maciej Kłosiński, representing the WB Group, focused on PolCam’s solutions designed to support public safety management in crisis situations through…

2025-12-02 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 11 minutes

NMT Satellite Communication Terminals for the United Kingdom

The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential sale to the United Kingdom of NMT satellite communication terminals for use on future…

2025-11-25 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Enforce Tac 2026: The leading trade fair fosters dialogue on European security

From February 23 to 25, 2026, Enforce Tac, under the patronage of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will bring together leading representatives…

2025-12-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

Hanwha Aerospace Highlights Chunmoo MRLS and Tailored Defence Solutions for MENA

Hanwha Aerospace announced today it will participate in the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) 2025, held in Cairo from December 1.

2025-12-01 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Borsuk Infantry Fighting Vehicles Enter Service

A ceremony was held at Huta Stalowa Wola to hand over to the Polish Armed Forces the first 15 of the 111 Borsuk infantry…

2025-12-08 | Wojciech Gruchała | 13 minutes

Eighth F-35A Husarz Takes to the Air

The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces has announced the first flight of the eighth Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz…

2025-12-06 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Poland: New information from the Internal Security Agency on the activities of a spy network

The Polish Internal Security Agency (Agencja Bezpieczeństwa Wewnętrznego, ABW) has reported new charges in the case of the activities of a spy…

2025-12-05 | Redakcja | 8 minutes

PolCam Technologies Enhance Safety in Crisis Situations

An interview with Maciej Kłosiński, representing the WB Group, focused on PolCam’s solutions designed to support public safety management in crisis situations through…

2025-12-02 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 11 minutes

Borsuk Infantry Fighting Vehicles Enter Service

A ceremony was held at Huta Stalowa Wola to hand over to the Polish Armed Forces the first 15 of the 111 Borsuk infantry…

2025-12-08 | Wojciech Gruchała | 13 minutes

Over 700 Russian drones and missiles have attacked Ukraine

Russia carried out another air and missile strike on Ukraine, launching 704 combat devices overnight, mostly drones, targeting eight regions.

2025-12-06 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

Another Meeting Between Polish Deputy Defence Minister Paweł Bejda and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea

Deputy Minister of National Defence Paweł Bejda met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Poland, H.E. Jun Jolu…

2025-12-03 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Polish–German intergovernmental consultations with the participation of the Minister of National Defence

In Berlin, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, together with a government…

2025-12-01 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

ICEYE and Portuguese Air Force announce first direct satellite procurement

ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, and the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa) are pleased…

2025-12-02 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Transporter-15: Polish Satellites Launched into Space

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as part of the Transporter-15 mission, featuring a strong Polish…

2025-11-28 | Wojciech Gruchała | 7 minutes
Shooting

Enforce Tac 2026: The leading trade fair fosters dialogue on European security

From February 23 to 25, 2026, Enforce Tac, under the patronage of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will bring together leading representatives…

2025-12-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

Switzerland will soon choose a new pistol – Glock, H&K or SIG Sauer?

According to foreign media, the Swiss Armed Forces are expected to choose a new pistol later this month, replacing the venerable Model 75.…

2025-12-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

Sightmark Strikon VMP 1–4×22 – a bridge between a red dot sight and an LPVO

Sightmark is introducing the compact Strikon VMP 1–4×22 prism scope. Its compact design, compatible with the Aimpoint Micro mounting standard,…

2025-12-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

New Gun & Shooting Expo to be held on March 3–6, 2026

A new trade show on the Polish event map – from March 3 to 6, 2026, the Gun & Shooting Expo will take place…

2025-12-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

New Gun & Shooting Expo to be held on March 3–6, 2026

A new trade show on the Polish event map – from March 3 to 6, 2026, the Gun & Shooting Expo will take place…

2025-12-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Direct Action Introduces MultiCam Tropic – Adapt. Blend. Overcome.

Responding to direct demand from special operations operators, Direct Action is introducing the MultiCam Tropic camouflage pattern into its product lineup…

2025-11-14 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Enforce Tac 2026: The leading trade fair fosters dialogue on European security

From February 23 to 25, 2026, Enforce Tac, under the patronage of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will bring together leading representatives…

2025-12-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

New Gun & Shooting Expo to be held on March 3–6, 2026

A new trade show on the Polish event map – from March 3 to 6, 2026, the Gun & Shooting Expo will take place…

2025-12-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Switzerland will soon choose a new pistol – Glock, H&K or SIG Sauer?

According to foreign media, the Swiss Armed Forces are expected to choose a new pistol later this month, replacing the venerable Model 75.…

2025-12-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

First G95A1 Carbines Enter Service with the Bundeswehr

Soldiers of Panzergrenadier Battalion 122 are the first in the Bundeswehr to receive the new G95A1 carbines, derived from the HK416 design.

2025-12-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

SightMark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 – a Complicated Name for Simple, Reliable Gear

The name of this unassuming little SightMark device sounds like the name of a vampire from The Witcher saga: Emiel Regis…

2025-11-26 | Anna Mielczarek | 9 minutes

Mantis TitanX – dry fire training taken to a new level?

Mantis, the American manufacturer of dry fire training solutions, introduces the TitanX – a laser-based training device that replicates a Glock-style pistol…

2025-11-13 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 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

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 a permit, with…

2025-02-20 | 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

SightMark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 – a Complicated Name for Simple, Reliable Gear

The name of this unassuming little SightMark device sounds like the name of a vampire from The Witcher saga: Emiel Regis…

2025-11-26 | Anna Mielczarek | 9 minutes

Upgrading the Classic Glock with a DK ARMS Mounting Plate for a Red Dot Sight

Technology is advancing at a staggering pace. What was a novelty just two, three, or four years ago is now the standard. The same…

2025-09-22 | Karol Szczęśniak | 9 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: Tenders for Additional Engineering Equipment under the East Shield Initiative

The 2nd Regional Logistics Base has announced four tenders related to the acquisition of engineering and construction equipment for the Polish Armed Forces, while the 3rd Regional Logistics Base has awarded a contract for the delivery of additional excavators.

On Wednesday and Friday, May 28 and 30, 2025, the 2nd Regional Logistics Base in Warsaw (2. RBlog.) published information on four procurement procedures related to the acquisition of engineering and construction equipment for the Polish Armed Forces. Meanwhile, the 3rd Regional Logistics Base awarded a contract for the delivery of additional truck-mounted excavators.

Photo: 2. RBLog.

The first procurement procedure, dated May 28, concerns the delivery of 8 self-propelled motor graders, with an option for 4 additional units. The deadline for submitting requests to participate in the procedure is June 30, 2025, at 08:15. The bid evaluation criteria include: price (60%), engine power (10%), warranty period in months (10%), warranty for paint coatings (5%), warranty for battery use (5%), and delivery time for the base order (10%). Deliveries are expected to be completed by October 30, 2025. The vehicles will be delivered to the depot in Warsaw.

The second procurement procedure, also dated May 28, concerns the delivery of 17 heavy tracked bulldozers, with an option for 5 additional units. The deadline for submitting requests to participate is June 27, 2025, at 08:00. The bid evaluation criteria are the same: price (60%), engine power (10%), warranty period in months (10%), warranty for paint coatings (5%), warranty for battery use (5%), and delivery time for the base order (10%). Deliveries are scheduled to be completed by October 30, 2025. The vehicles will be delivered to the depot in Ostrów Mazowiecka.

The third procurement procedure, dated May 30, concerns the delivery of 4 wheeled loaders. The deadline for submitting requests to participate is June 30, 2025, at 08:15. The bid evaluation criteria are: price (60%), engine power (10%), warranty period in months (10%), warranty for paint coatings (5%), warranty for battery use (5%), and delivery time (10%). Deliveries are expected to be completed by November 28, 2025. The vehicles will be delivered to depots in Jarocin and Inowrocław.

The fourth procurement procedure, also dated May 30, concerns the delivery of 4 vibratory road rollers, with an option for 2 additional units. The deadline for submitting requests to participate is June 30, 2025, at 09:00. The bid evaluation criteria are: price (60%), engine power (10%), warranty period in months (10%), warranty for paint coatings (5%), warranty for battery use (5%), and delivery time for the base order (10%). Deliveries are scheduled to be completed by November 28, 2025. The vehicles will be delivered to depots in Jarocin and Inowrocław.

On January 9 of this year, the 2nd Regional Logistics Base announced that in the last quarter of 2024, a package of modern and diverse engineering equipment had been acquired for the needs of the Polish Armed Forces. The procurement included 19-ton HBM BG 180 TA-7 self-propelled motor graders with 150 kW engines, 15.8-ton Liebherr 716 Litronic heavy tracked bulldozers with 97 kW engines, and 13.8-ton Dynapac CA3500D vibratory road rollers with 97 kW engines.

Additionally, on May 28, the 3rd Regional Logistics Base published the results of a tender for the delivery of 7 truck-mounted excavators in 2025 and 8 more in 2026. The procedure had been ongoing since January 23 of this year. The contract, worth 88,120,105 PLN, was awarded on May 26 to the company Szczęśniak Special Vehicles from Bielsko-Biała. Delivery must be completed within 17 months.

Photo: Szczęśniak Special Vehicles

On January 9 of this year, the company Szczęśniak Special Vehicles from Bielsko-Biała announced that in late 2024 it had delivered the first UDS 214.3 multifunctional excavator mounted on a Scania XT P460 8×8 truck chassis to the 18th Engineer Regiment, under an order from the 3rd Regional Logistics Base. The deliveries are part of a tender for 36 new truck-mounted excavators, published on February 8, 2024.

On August 6, 2024, the offer from Szczęśniak Special Vehicles was selected—it was the only one submitted on time. The new excavators will replace the K-407C on the Star 266M chassis, which is a modernized version of the K-407B mounted on the Star 266. The working section is powered by an SW-266 engine.