Defence & Space

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2025-06-24 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

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2025-06-16 | Redakcja | 10 minutes

Polish 35 mm SA-35 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun with PIT-Radwar

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2025-06-13 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 13 minutes

Tiberius Aerospace partners with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Defence Technology Secretariat

UK and US-based defence industry newcomer Tiberius Aerospace has announced a partnership with the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Defence…

2025-06-24 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Paris Air Show 2025: Debut of Foudre – the French HIMARS

As previously announced by Turgis & Gaillard, the 55th International Paris Air and Space Show served as the venue for the…

2025-06-23 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

SKW Cryptographic Security Certificate for Polish Comp@n Radio Set from the WB Group

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2025-06-14 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Advancing multi-domain EW operations: Rohde & Schwarz unveils latest innovations at AOC Europe

Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates the next generation of SIGINT/EW systems, sensor fusion and signal analysis solutions, designed to meet the evolving…

2025-05-12 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Paris Air Show 2025: Debut of Foudre – the French HIMARS

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2025-06-23 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

IFRE 2025: Communication Systems From INVISIO at the Megmar Booth

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2025-06-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Tiberius Aerospace partners with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Defence Technology Secretariat

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2025-06-24 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE to provide SAR Satellite Data to NATO Allied Command Operations

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE will provide data from satellite-based synthetic aperture radars (SAR) to NATO’s Allied Command Operations (ACO) as part…

2025-06-24 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Poland: Buffer zone on the border with Belarus extended for another 90 days

The Minister of the Interior and Administration has signed a regulation introducing a temporary ban on presence in a designated area within the…

2025-06-11 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Galvion awarded FBI contract for their Hellbender FE helmet

Galvion announces the successful award of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) contract for their Galvion Hellbender Federal Edition (FE) helmet…

2025-06-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE to provide SAR Satellite Data to NATO Allied Command Operations

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE will provide data from satellite-based synthetic aperture radars (SAR) to NATO’s Allied Command Operations (ACO) as part…

2025-06-24 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

What is the GBU-57A/B MOP Bomb?

In recent days, thousands of internet users have been asking the question: What is the GBU-57A/B MOP bomb? In the…

2025-06-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Tiberius Aerospace partners with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Defence Technology Secretariat

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SIPRI: Nuclear risks grow as new arms race looms

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Axiom Mission 4: The Historic Spaceflight of Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski

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ICEYE to provide SAR Satellite Data to NATO Allied Command Operations

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Shooting

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2025-06-04 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

IFRE 2025: Maskpol Showcases Protective Suits and Gas Masks

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UF PRO Introduces Waist/Flex Belts to Its Product Line

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MILMAG Visits Grand Power

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2022-05-23 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X – a Bayonet of Light for Your Weapon

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Protective Rescuer Vest – BC Arms Archangel

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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…

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Polish Armament Group’s Participation in the 30th International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO

During the 30th International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO, the Polish Armament Group (PGZ) has accepted orders exceeding 8 billion złoty.

The Polish Armament Group (PGZ) ended its participation in 30th edition of International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce winning the Presidential Award, four Defender awards, and many other prestigious decorations and distinctions. This year’s fair brought them contracts worth over 8 billion złoty (over 1.6 billion dollars) and resulted in new areas of cooperation with partners from the world of industry and science.

30th International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce brought Polish Armament Group contracts worth over 8 billion złoty

System Of Passive Localization (SPL), an innovative aerial space surveillance system made by PIT-Radwar received the Polish Republic’s Presidential Award for the product most improving the safety of Polish armed forces. The system enables constant supervision of airspace and identification of targets independently of active radar systems, without emitting any signals that could be detected by hostile ESM systems.

Territorial Defense Force Commander’s Distinction was awarded to the 60.7 mm LMC light infantry mortar with built-in display produced by Tarnów Mechanical Works. The Armed Forces Operational Commander decided to distinguish with operational support award two companies: BEZ Belma for their controlled anti-tank anti-vehicle mine “Tulipan” (Tulip) and Jelcz for their 8×8 tank-transporting armored trucks “Jak” (Yak). Jelcz also received the special award from the Fair’s Chairman Of The Board for their KRISTA engineering vehicle. Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1 (Military Communication Works No. 1) was distinguished in the command and communication support category for their Mobile Center For Digital Communication – Transmission (AŁC–T).

The Defender award was granted to the following products made by Polish Armament Group:

  • Autonomous wheeled vehicle “Perun” with Combat and Reconnaissance Weapon module, manufactured by consortium formed by Tarnów Mechanical Works, Military University Of Technology, and STEKOP company.
  • GOS-1 AURORA optoelectronic head for observation and tracking that serves to detect and identify ground and aerial targets. The device is part of the PSR-A “Pilica” very short range air defense anti-aircraft system.
  • New Rock One ballistic vest from PSO Maskpol, made with the help of laser cutting. It can function as a carrier for standard ballistic plates, and in the right configuration can also provide protection to shoulders, underbelly, kidneys, and neck, becoming an integrated bulletproof vest ensuring highest level of protection for soldiers.
  • “Jak” (Yak) tank-transporting system composed of Jelcz C882.62 tractor and multi wheeled low-floor trailer ST775-20W made by Demarko company, designed to transport heavy military equipment during combat operations and peace time, capable of handling difficult terrain conditions.

The Polish Armament Group also received an award for organization of group performance.

During the gala the following employees of companies that belong to the Polish Armament Group were honored with Independence Centenary Medals:

  • Jerzy Doliński – Huta Stalowa Wola;
  • Dariusz Domoń – Tarnów Mechanical Works
  • Franciszek Filipek – Tarnów Mechanical Works
  • Andrzej Patek – Mesko;
  • Norbert Piechota – Fabryka Broni “Łucznik”-Radom
  • Artur Pokraśniewicz – PIT-Radwar;
  • Tomasz Sieczka – Mesko;
  • Maria Skiba – Huta Stalowa Wola;
  • Andrzej Szymański – Fabryka Broni “Łucznik”-Radom;
  • Łukasz Zbrzeżny – PIT-Radwar.

Division general Dariusz Łukowski, Deputy Chief Of National Security Bureau, handed the medals on behalf of the President of Poland.

“The anniversary edition of the MSPO exhibition was special for the whole Polish Armament Group. The year 2022 together with Russian aggression against Ukraine brought a number of challenges to the Polish defense industry. Real life has proved that the equipment manufactured by our companies works perfectly on actual battlefields. Contracts worth nearly 8 billion złoty signed by our companies here in Kielce, prove that the Polish Armed Forces place great trust in us. The number of agreements concluded with foreign partners during the event will help elevate Polish defense industry potential to even higher levels. The highest quality of equipment, the trust of the Polish military in the Polish Armament Group, and cooperation with the largest defense companies in the world mean that we can look to the future with optimism.” said Sebastian Chwałek, PGZs President Of The Management Board.

The organizers of the XXX edition of MSPO also distinguished companies participating in all previous editions of the fair. Thanks went to Belma, Fabryka Broni “Łucznik”-Radom, HSW, Mesko, OBRUM, PCO, PSO Maskpol, Rosomak, Chemical Works “Nitro-Chem”, “Bumar-Łabędy” Machine-Building Plant, Dezamet SA, and CENZIN.

Photo: The Polish Armament Group

On the eve of the inauguration of the 30th edition of the MSPO fair, Huta Stalowa Wola signed a contract with the Armaments Agency for the supply of selected elements to two additional Division Fire Modules “Regina”, equipped with 155 mm “Krab” self-propelled howitzers. The contract was approved by the Deputy Prime Minister, head of the Ministry of National Defense, Mariusz Błaszczak, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Poland and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Andrzej Duda. The contract’s value exceeds 3.8 billion złoty (over 770 million dollars).

On the first day of MSPO, the companies belonging to PGZ concluded a number of contracts with the Armaments Agency for the supply of military equipment and weapons for the Polish Armed Forces. The contracts include delivery of KMO “Rak” (Crayfish) self-propelled mortar, “Wisła” and “Narew” anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense projects, additional batches of Jelcz 442 and 662 trucks, and optoelectronic equipment for soldiers, with a total value of over 4 billion złoty.

On the second day of the fair, the Polish Armament Group entered into important agreements with partners from South Korea. The partnership memorandum with Hyundai Rotem Company defines the scope of work in three areas of cooperation: tanks, armored personnel carriers, and unmanned ground vehicles. The agreement with Hanwha Defense defines the partnership framework for the production, servicing, life cycle costs, and future development of the K9 self-propelled howitzers and other areas of cooperation: infantry fighting vehicles and multi-rocket launchers. The signing of both documents is an important step in the Polish-Korean partnership for the joint development and construction of land platforms for the Polish Armed Forces and other military formations around the world.

At the same time, in Skarżysko Kamienna, at the headquarters of the Mesko company that is part of the Polish Armament Group, a contract was signed for the supply of “Piorun” man-portable air-defense system for the Estonian Armed Forces. The ceremony was held in the presence of the Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak and the Minister of National Defense of Estonia Hanno Pevkur. According to the agreement, Mesko will provide the Estonian side with 300 missile sets and 100 launch mechanisms for “Piorun” MANPADS. Thus, Estonia will become the third foreign user of “Piorun” MANPADS.

It is worth adding that nine companies belonging to the Polish Armament Group were also distinguished during the 10th edition of the National Security Leader competition, which awards innovative enterprises and their products.

On the last day of the fair, a letter of intent was signed regarding cooperation between PGZ, the KOMAG Institute Of Mining Technology, the Central Mine Rescue Station, and the Military Communications Works No. 1. The parties expressed their will to start cooperation involving the search for possible implementation of a research and development project covering the issues of improving the safety and efficiency of mining crews in areas endangered by methane or coal dust explosion using modern communication techniques.

The Polish Armament Group had the honor of hosting many distinguished guests at its stands. The Group’s exposition was visited, among others, by President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak and representatives of the armed forces of current and potential foreign partners.

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