Defence & Space

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | 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

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

U.S.-UAE artificial intelligence task force

U.S. Central Command announced an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to establish the first bilateral task force aimed at accelerating the…

2026-07-28 | 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

MSPO 2026: Record-breaking edition driven by dual-use technologies

The 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) will take place at Targi Kielce on September 8–11, 2026. This year’s edition has already…

2026-08-18 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Mehler Protection returns to Poland for MSPO 2026

Mehler Protection, part of Mehler Systems and a manufacturer of personal and platform ballistic protection, is returning to MSPO in Kielce from September…

2026-08-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Poland: One year of Operation Safe West

July 7, 2026, marked the first anniversary of the launch of Operation “Safe West.” One year earlier, soldiers of the…

2026-07-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

US Customs and Border Protection orders more Airbus H125 helicopters

European company Airbus Helicopters has finalized a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 light helicopters by US Customs and Border Protection’s…

2026-07-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Trump limits US participation in South Korea’s Ulchi Freedom Shield 2026 exercises

President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to reduce US military participation in the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise in South Korea, citing…

2026-08-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Rheinmetall and Boeing deepen cooperation on European CCA project

Rheinmetall and Boeing have announced the launch of a joint program aimed at rapidly introducing Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) capabilities in Germany –…

2026-08-10 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo sign laser communications cooperation agreement

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo are planning the world’s first in-flight laser communications link between a spacecraft returning from orbit and…

2026-08-18 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Airbus to supply communications satellite to Spain

Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Spanish operator Hisdesat to develop and build the SpainSat NG-III satellite, Europe’s most…

2026-08-07 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes
Shooting

Sightmark Introduces the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4 Closed‑Emitter Red Dot Sight

Sightmark expands its lineup with a new closed‑emitter reflex sight — the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4. Designed for hunting and…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New FALCO D910 L chest holster

FALCO, a Slovak holster manufacturer with many years of experience, is introducing the D910 L — a long‑awaited Kydex chest holster welcomed by the…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Sightmark Introduces the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4 Closed‑Emitter Red Dot Sight

Sightmark expands its lineup with a new closed‑emitter reflex sight — the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4. Designed for hunting and…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New FALCO D910 L chest holster

FALCO, a Slovak holster manufacturer with many years of experience, is introducing the D910 L — a long‑awaited Kydex chest holster welcomed by the…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

BC ARMS USA: Polish defense company enters the American market

BC ARMS USA is a new company based in California that will offer Americans ballistic protection equipment of Polish design.

2026-07-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 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

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

CZ Bren 3 for Montenegro

On July 24th, 2026, Colt CZ Group officially announced the signing of an agreement for the delivery of products from Česká…

2026-07-28 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New 1–10x LPVO: Sightmark Presidio 1–10×26 SFP

Sightmark is introducing a new Presidio 1–10×26 SFP low‑power variable optic, designed to stand out with an MRAD reticle featuring a centrally illuminated…

2026-07-22 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 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

Mactronic Patrol RX Flashlight – Six-Month Field Review

I received the Mactronic Patrol RX for testing at the end of 2025. After more than six months of use, I can now…

2026-07-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 9 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

Light on the Rifle: Why It Changes Everything Inside a Building

Weapon-mounted lighting is one of the most discussed and least understood categories in tactical equipment. This is a guide to what it actually…

2026-07-13 | Redakcja | 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

Polish Armament Agency on the details of SAFE agreements under the single procurement procedure

The Armament Agency of the Polish Ministry of National Defence has published a list of all agreements and annexes signed, overwhelmingly with companies from the Polish defense industry, under the single procurement procedure as part of the EU’s SAFE loan program.

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Armament Agency of the Ministry of National Defense (AU MON) published a list of all agreements and annexes signed, overwhelmingly with companies from the Polish defense industry, under the single procurement procedure as part of the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) loan program. As reported, between May 28 and 30, contracts covering a record value of deliveries to date were concluded.

Photo: Jakub Link-Lenczowski, MILMAG

Including previously concluded agreements that are also financed or co-financed with funds from the SAFE instrument, the Armament Agency has contracted 38 new agreements and signed annexes to 12 earlier contracts, for a total amount of approximately 118 billion PLN.

Agreements concluded under the SAFE program:
  1. 56 MCC (Mobile Communication Center) mobile communication nodes for the Wisła system from WZŁ-1, worth 2.09 billion PLN gross, dated September 24, 2025;
  2. An electronic reconnaissance system from Saab, worth 130 million PLN, dated December 19, 2025;
  3. 18 battery modules of the San short-range air defense system, with the capability to counter unmanned aerial systems, from PGZ, Kongsberg, and APS, worth 15 billion PLN;
  4. 190 FlyEye Unmanned Aerial System sets from WB Group, worth approximately 1.3 billion PLN net;
  5. More than 400 Warmate loitering munition sets from WB Group, worth approximately 1 billion PLN net;
  6. 12 battery fire modules of the Gladius unmanned reconnaissance-and-strike systems, worth more than 9.3 billion PLN net;
  7. More than 300,000 HBT-02 helmets from the Tytan program from PSO Maskpol, worth approximately 740 million PLN net;
  8. 50,000 sets of KKZ-01 integrated vests from PSO Maskpol, worth approximately 720 million PLN net;
  9. Two Hydrograf-class hydrographic vessels from Remontowa Shipbuilding, worth approximately 1.5 billion PLN net;
  10. Several thousand TM anti-tank mines with ZN fuzes from BZE Belma, worth approximately 51 million PLN net;
  11. Several hundred Tulipan command-detonated anti-tank and anti-transport explosive charges from BZE Belma, worth 11.1 million PLN net;
  12. Several thousand ISM mine cassettes with tens of thousands of MN-123 scatterable mines for Baobab scatterable mine-laying vehicles and transporters from BZE Belma, worth approximately 1.36 billion PLN net;
  13. Directional narrow- and wide-effect charges for the Jarzębina-S command-detonated explosive charge system from MindMade, part of WB Group, BZE Belma, and the Military Institute of Engineer Technology;
  14. The Jarzębina-S command-detonated explosive charge system;
  15. Munitions for the Jarzębina-S system ‒ three agreements worth approximately 700 million PLN net;
  16. 24 Kleszcz Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicles for K2 tank battalions from AMZ-Kutno, worth approximately 570 million PLN;
  17. 157 sets of STS medium satellite terminals mounted on vehicles from GISS, worth approximately 2.4 billion PLN net;
  18. Several hundred thousand rounds of various types of 155-mm artillery ammunition from the PGZ-Amunicja consortium, worth more than 13.5 billion PLN net;
  19. Eight fire modules with 64 M120K Rak mortars and accompanying vehicles from HSW and Rosomak, worth approximately 3.8 billion PLN;
  20. Four Regina battalion-level fire modules with 96 AHS Krab self-propelled howitzers from HSW, worth approximately 7.9 billion PLN net;
  21. 146 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles from HSW, in cooperation with WB Group, worth approximately 7.5 billion PLN net;
  22. 1,000 accompanying vehicles for 12 battalion-level fire modules of Homar-K multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) from HSW, Jelcz, Rosomak, Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności No. 1, and PIT-Radwar, worth approximately 19 billion PLN;
  23. 140 command vehicles on the Waran 4×4 chassis from HSW, in cooperation with Teldat, worth more than 2.6 billion PLN net;
  24. Accompanying vehicles for six battalion-level fire modules with 155-mm K9PL howitzers from HSW and Rosomak, worth approximately 7.6 billion PLN net;
  25. 30 medical evacuation vehicles on the Rosomak APC chassis for K2 tank battalions from Rosomak, worth more than 500 million PLN net;
  26. 18 command vehicles on Rosomak APC chassis for K2 tank battalions from Rosomak, worth approximately 400 million PLN net;
  27. 12 missile transport vehicles under the Wisła program from the PGZ-Wisła consortium;
  28. 247 special chassis under the Wisła program from the PGZ-Wisła consortium;
  29. 42 E-OPS, C-OPS, and F-OPS command cabins under the Wisła program from the PGZ-Wisła consortium;
  30. Camouflage and deception measures under the Wisła program from Miranda, part of Lubawa Group;
  31. 36 transport-loader vehicles under the Narew program from the PGZ-Narew consortium;
  32. 121 special chassis under the Narew program from the PGZ-Narew consortium;
  33. A logistics package under the Narew program from the PGZ-Narew consortium;
  34. Camouflage and deception measures under the Narew program from Miranda, part of Lubawa Group;
  35. 16 MCC mobile communication nodes under the Narew program from the PGZ-Narew consortium;
  36. 14 KD WOPL/IBCS command cabins under the Narew program from the PGZ-Narew consortium;
  37. Seven BAR RSSA radiotheodolite atmospheric sounding systems for K9 self-propelled howitzers and Homar-K multiple-launch rocket systems from the research and production company Aviomet, worth approximately 73.3 million PLN net;
  38. CT systems for the Imagery Intelligence Center from Teldat, worth approximately 79 million PLN net, including approximately 51 million PLN from SAFE.
Annexes concluded under the SAFE program:
  1. An annex to the agreement of December 22, 2023, with the PGZ-Amunicja consortium for the procurement of 155-mm artillery ammunition;
  2. An annex to the agreement of December 23, 2024, with HSW for the delivery of components of the K9A1 Thunder weapon system;
  3. An annex to the agreement of December 17, 2024, with Rosomak for the delivery of 80 Rosomak-L APCs with a remotely controlled turret system integrated with a Spike ATGM launcher;
  4. An annex to the agreement of July 8, 2024, with the consortium of HSW, Rosomak, and WB Group for the delivery of 58 remotely controlled turret systems with Spike ATGM launchers integrated with APCs;
  5. An annex to the agreement of June 14, 2023, with HSW and Jelcz for the delivery of Baobab-K scatterable mine-laying vehicles, increasing the number of vehicles to be delivered by 11;
  6. An annex to the agreement of May 14, 2025, with ICEYE Polska for the delivery of the MikroSAR (POLSARIS) satellite Earth observation system;
  7. An annex to the agreement of December 24, 2024, with WB Group for the delivery of components of Homar-K MLRS and K9 battalion-level fire modules, including the Force Protection UAS system and UKART-2 artillery calculators;
  8. An annex to the agreement of December 4, 2024, with Celtech for the delivery of 10-m³ fuel distributor tankers on truck chassis (CD-10s), increasing the order to 320 vehicles worth approximately 870 million PLN net;
  9. An annex to the agreement of September 6, 2022, with Jelcz for the delivery of Jelcz 442.32 medium-payload, high-mobility trucks;
  10. An annex to the agreement of September 6, 2022, with Jelcz for the delivery of Jelcz S662D.43 heavy-payload, enhanced-mobility trucks ‒ both annexes cover approximately 2,000 trucks worth approximately PLN 5.5 billion; Aneks do umowy z dnia 6 września 2022 z Jelcz na dostawę samochodów dużej ładowności powiększanej mobilności Jelcz S662D.43 – oba aneksy obejmują ok. 2000 samochodów ciężarowych za ok. 5,5 mld zł;
  11. An annex to the agreement of December 19, 2024, with Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom for the delivery of 5.56-mm MSBS Grot rifles;
  12. An annex to the agreement of December 27, 2024, with PGZ Stocznia Wojenna for the delivery of a Ratownik-class rescue vessel.