Defence & Space

Ukrainian DKBB Luch and European consortium MBDA to develop Neptun 2 missile

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show, taking place June 15-19 of this year in Paris, Ukrainian company DKBB Luch and European consortium…

2026-06-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Eurosatory 2026: Ukrainian company Yartura presents the Dancer 4.5.0 drone

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show, taking place June 15-19 of this year in Paris, Ukrainian company Yartura presented the Dancer 4.5.0…

2026-06-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

ICEYE Federation: How can the effectiveness of national satellite constellations be increased?

In recent years, ICEYE has been increasingly developing its portfolio of services aimed at military customers. This European company, which builds satellites…

2026-06-17 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 14 minutes

MSBS Grot: A Polish firearm with its own DNA

The MSBS Grot is a family of carbines and rifles developed by Polish engineers, the military, and users who gradually shaped its…

2026-06-14 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 12 minutes

Ukrainian DKBB Luch and European consortium MBDA to develop Neptun 2 missile

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show, taking place June 15-19 of this year in Paris, Ukrainian company DKBB Luch and European consortium…

2026-06-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Eurosatory 2026: Ukrainian company Yartura presents the Dancer 4.5.0 drone

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show, taking place June 15-19 of this year in Paris, Ukrainian company Yartura presented the Dancer 4.5.0…

2026-06-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz cooperate on unmanned systems programs

German companies Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in integrating electronic warfare and signals…

2026-05-13 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Artificial Intelligence to Help Polish Interior Ministry Services Fight Fires and Crime, and Protect Borders

Artificial intelligence will help services subordinate to the Ministry of the Interior and Administration fight fires and crime, and protect borders.…

2026-05-08 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Eurosatory 2026: Ukrainian company Yartura presents the Dancer 4.5.0 drone

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show, taking place June 15-19 of this year in Paris, Ukrainian company Yartura presented the Dancer 4.5.0…

2026-06-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Ukrainian SkyFall drones at the French Eurosatory 2026 trade show

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show, taking place June 15-19 of this year in Paris, Ukrainian company SkyFall presented the Shrike series…

2026-06-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Ukrainian DKBB Luch and European consortium MBDA to develop Neptun 2 missile

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show, taking place June 15-19 of this year in Paris, Ukrainian company DKBB Luch and European consortium…

2026-06-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Eurosatory 2026: Ukrainian company Yartura presents the Dancer 4.5.0 drone

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show, taking place June 15-19 of this year in Paris, Ukrainian company Yartura presented the Dancer 4.5.0…

2026-06-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

SAFE: Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs orders Airbus H160 and H145 helicopters

Under the EU’s SAFE loan program, Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered 12 multi-role helicopters from the European company…

2026-06-11 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

200 Days of Operation Horyzont in Poland: Territorial Defence Forces Support Critical Infrastructure Security Day and Night

June 9 marks 200 days since the launch of Operation Horyzont, which is being carried out by soldiers of the Polish Armed…

2026-06-09 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Ukrainian DKBB Luch and European consortium MBDA to develop Neptun 2 missile

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show, taking place June 15-19 of this year in Paris, Ukrainian company DKBB Luch and European consortium…

2026-06-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Latvian BLAZE interceptor drones for France

After extensive testing, the French Armed Forces have ordered BLAZE autonomous interceptor drones from Latvia’s Origin Robotics, which will deliver…

2026-06-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

F-35 flyover over Poland: Not just air shows and political battles

The sight of F-35s over successive Polish cities attracts public interest, and that is hardly surprising. For many people, this…

2026-06-13 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

U.S. under secretary of state for arms control and international security visits Poland

Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of National Defense Paweł Zalewski met with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms…

2026-06-13 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

ICEYE Federation: How can the effectiveness of national satellite constellations be increased?

In recent years, ICEYE has been increasingly developing its portfolio of services aimed at military customers. This European company, which builds satellites…

2026-06-17 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 14 minutes

ILA Berlin 2026: Rafael and Reflex Aerospace form strategic partnership on smart space solutions

Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Germany’s Reflex Aerospace announced a strategic partnership at ILA Berlin 2026, presenting a new class of…

2026-06-11 | Redakcja | 4 minutes
Shooting

Soft armor vest Titanium Tactical QR I from Greek Anorak

The Greek company Anorak offers a soft bulletproof vest, Titanium Tactical QR I, available for sale from EUR 599 to EUR 738.

2026-06-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

MILTAC to supply ammunition for the Polish Biathlon Union

MILTAC has won a Polish Biathlon Union tender for the supply of small-caliber sports ammunition for national teams, Sports Excellence Schools,…

2026-06-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

MILTAC to supply ammunition for the Polish Biathlon Union

MILTAC has won a Polish Biathlon Union tender for the supply of small-caliber sports ammunition for national teams, Sports Excellence Schools,…

2026-06-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

KJI K950 Carbon – a tripod for discerning shooters

The concept of tripods in shooting has firmly taken root in shooters’ minds. The idea of using tripods began to take shape during…

2026-06-11 | Jarosław Lis | 10 minutes

Soft armor vest Titanium Tactical QR I from Greek Anorak

The Greek company Anorak offers a soft bulletproof vest, Titanium Tactical QR I, available for sale from EUR 599 to EUR 738.

2026-06-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Eurosatory 2026: Haix Shadow Falcon Pro Mid for rope operations

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show in Paris, Haix presented its latest mid-height boot model, the Shadow Falcon Pro Mid, featuring a construction…

2026-06-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Polish team wins King of 2 Miles 2026 competition

Jakub Sidorowicz as the shooter and Rafał Rutkowski as the spotter won the demanding King of 2 Miles long-range competition in France, scoring two…

2026-05-12 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

This Year’s Spring Delta Long Range Weekend Concludes

Another edition of the Delta Long Range Weekend has concluded. Long-range shooting enthusiasts met at the Military Institute of Armament Technology…

2026-05-11 | Grzegorz Sobczak | 4 minutes

Eurosatory 2026: Grand Power M4M1 and offerings for security services

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show in Paris, Slovak firearms manufacturer Grand Power presented a selection of its offerings aimed at institutional customers, including…

2026-06-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

MSBS Grot: A Polish firearm with its own DNA

The MSBS Grot is a family of carbines and rifles developed by Polish engineers, the military, and users who gradually shaped its…

2026-06-14 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 12 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 K950 Carbon – a tripod for discerning shooters

The concept of tripods in shooting has firmly taken root in shooters’ minds. The idea of using tripods began to take shape during…

2026-06-11 | Jarosław Lis | 10 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

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’s F-16 Jastrząb to Undergo Modernization

On August 13, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz approved an intergovernmental agreement for the modernization of 48 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Jastrząb multirole fighter aircraft to the F-16V standard.

The formal ceremony, held as part of the Polish Armed Forces Day celebrations on August 15, took place at Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr. 2 (Military Aviation Works No. 2) in Bydgoszcz. The location was not chosen by accident, as the main burden of the work will fall on the employees of this facility, which has specialized for many years in the maintenance and modernization of aircraft operated by the Air Force. At the same time, it is a clear signal from the authorities, demonstrating their intention to maximize the potential of the domestic defense industry.

The contract for the modernization of the F-16 Jastrząb is valued at 3.8 billion USD net. Most of the funds will go to Military Aviation Works No. 2 S.A. in Bydgoszcz, where the modernization work will be carried out / Photo: Ministry of National Defence

As announced during the event, the contract is worth 3.8 billion USD net and is to be completed by the end of 2038. The main contractor is Lockheed Martin, but most of the work will be carried out in Poland, specifically at facilities in Bydgoszcz (airframe) and in Warsaw (engines). The first aircraft will be sent for modernization in 2028; as stated by the Minister of National Defence, after the rebuild is completed, they will be relocated to the United States (most likely Edwards Air Force Base in California), where they will undergo testing and certification. Their stay outside Poland is expected to last until 2029.

Funding for the program comes from a U.S. line of credit, the launch of which was approved in July of this year. It has a total value of 4 billion USD and is part of the FMF program.

Over the years, Poland’s Jastrząb aircraft have carried out numerous flights beyond the country’s borders, including over the Middle East / Photo: USAF

While the Ministry of National Defence has not provided details on the configuration, information from the U.S. Department of State confirms that Poland’s F-16V aircraft are to receive AN/APG-83 SABR radar stations, a new central mission computer, an IFF system, enhanced communications and data exchange systems, and a new ejection seat. The project also includes the replacement of the electronic warfare system; however, the Ministry has not disclosed specifics. It is also highly likely that the aircraft will be integrated with new types of external weapons, including GBU-39 SDB lightweight bombs and (possibly) AGM-88G AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles or anti-ship missiles, which are expected to be procured in the near future. In addition, the agreement covers the delivery of simulators as well as technical support from the U.S. side (contract for AGM-88G AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles for Poland).

It is also known that the Ministry of National Defense has selected the new AN/ALQ-254V(1) Viper Shield electronic warfare system to be supplied by the U.S. company L3Harris Technologies.

The Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Jastrząb aircraft entered service with the Polish Air Force between 2006 and 2009. They are currently the primary type of combat aircraft responsible for securing the country’s airspace. Additionally, they play an important role within NATO structures, participating in numerous missions outside Poland (including NATO Baltic Air Policing and Icelandic Air Policing), supporting the Slovak Republic in securing its airspace, and having taken part in a combat mission over Iraq (limited to reconnaissance operations).

Tests of the first two F-16V aircraft are to be carried out in the United States. For the remaining ones, the entire procedure is to take place in Poland / Photo: USAF

Currently, they are complemented by a small number of MiG-29M fighter aircraft stationed in Malbork and KAI FA-50GF Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft, which are soon to receive guided air-to-air weaponry. In addition, next year is set to mark the start of deliveries of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz, which will allow for the rearmament of two tactical aviation squadrons with 5th-generation aircraft (Polish FA-50s Relocated from Krzesiny to Mińsk Mazowiecki).