Defence & Space

Domestic defense industry as the foundation of Polish Armed Forces modernization: Defence Minister presents contracts to 86 Polish companies

At the Polish Army Museum at the Warsaw Citadel, a ceremony was held to present contracts to representatives of 86 Polish companies that carried out…

2026-09-29 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Poland’s WB Group signs cooperation agreement with Bulgaria’s Optix

WB Group and Bulgarian company Optix have signed a cooperation agreement covering the transfer of technology for the Fonet communications platform,…

2026-09-26 | Redakcja | 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

Domestic defense industry as the foundation of Polish Armed Forces modernization: Defence Minister presents contracts to 86 Polish companies

At the Polish Army Museum at the Warsaw Citadel, a ceremony was held to present contracts to representatives of 86 Polish companies that carried out…

2026-09-29 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Poland’s WB Group signs cooperation agreement with Bulgaria’s Optix

WB Group and Bulgarian company Optix have signed a cooperation agreement covering the transfer of technology for the Fonet communications platform,…

2026-09-26 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

1Security raises 900,000 PLN and teams up with APN Promise ahead of global funding round and CEE expansion

Polish cybersecurity platform 1Security has announced the closing of a 900,000 PLN (ca. 236 thousand USD at current rates) funding round. The…

2026-09-18 | Redakcja | 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

1st Polish Air Force Conference

The aviation training system, personnel preparation, technical support, and logistics were the main topics of the 1st Polish Air Force…

2026-09-25 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

MSPO 2026: Mesko’s air defense offering

During MSPO 2026, Mesko presented a broad range of products, including several related to air defense. In addition to the company’s flagship product, the…

2026-09-23 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 7 minutes

Domestic defense industry as the foundation of Polish Armed Forces modernization: Defence Minister presents contracts to 86 Polish companies

At the Polish Army Museum at the Warsaw Citadel, a ceremony was held to present contracts to representatives of 86 Polish companies that carried out…

2026-09-29 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Poland’s WB Group signs cooperation agreement with Bulgaria’s Optix

WB Group and Bulgarian company Optix have signed a cooperation agreement covering the transfer of technology for the Fonet communications platform,…

2026-09-26 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Poland: Prosecutors launch investigation into Starlink station fire in Wola Krobowska

The Prosecutor’s Office today opened an investigation into suspected sabotage and a terrorist offense involving a fire at a Starlink satellite communications ground station…

2026-09-26 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Poland: Concrete blocks found on railway tracks in Lubelskie. Prosecutors and Internal Security Agency launch investigation

Polish Police reported that on a railway line in Jedlanka, Łuków County, two freight trains traveling in opposite directions struck concrete blocks that had…

2026-09-23 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Domestic defense industry as the foundation of Polish Armed Forces modernization: Defence Minister presents contracts to 86 Polish companies

At the Polish Army Museum at the Warsaw Citadel, a ceremony was held to present contracts to representatives of 86 Polish companies that carried out…

2026-09-29 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Dzielny Bóbr-26: Combat utility trials of the BASIA system demonstrator

During Exercise Dzielny Bóbr-26, Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1 (WZŁ-1), part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), conducted combat utility trials of…

2026-09-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Poland joins Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Coalition

During the first summit of the Carpathian Integration Initiative, held in Ukraine with the participation of eight countries, Poland announced that…

2026-09-20 | Redakcja | 7 minutes

Trump on permanent US military presence in Poland; media report force reductions in Europe

US President Donald Trump announced progress in talks on establishing a permanent US Army base in Poland, with a potential location to be announced soon. At the same…

2026-09-18 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

GMV develops technologies for Europe’s future Earth observation system

GMV Group will develop software to support the construction of the Earth Observation Governmental Service (EOGS). A significant part of the simulator…

2026-09-25 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

ICEYE opens Satellite Technology Center in Warsaw and expands operations in Poland

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, a global leader in satellite reconnaissance, has opened a Satellite Technology Center in Warsaw. The new facility will significantly expand the…

2026-09-25 | Redakcja | 4 minutes
Shooting

Testing the Streamlight TLR-3X

Weapon-mounted lights have become something of a standard. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, the most important thing is being able to see what…

2026-09-29 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 10 minutes

WBP Rogów becomes distributor of MSBS Grot rifles

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom has entered into a distribution partnership with Wytwórnia Broni Jacek Popiński of Rogów.

2026-09-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 minutes

Testing the Streamlight TLR-3X

Weapon-mounted lights have become something of a standard. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, the most important thing is being able to see what…

2026-09-29 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 10 minutes

Militaria.pl shop at MSPO 2026 – a broad showcase of equipment

Militaria.pl will once again showcase part of its product range at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce. This year, visitors…

2026-09-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 minutes

MSPO 2026: War Hog returns as Steel Hog

Steel Hog continues the line of backpacks and bags previously offered under the War Hog brand. Made from proven CORDURA…

2026-09-14 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Militaria.pl shop at MSPO 2026 – a broad showcase of equipment

Militaria.pl will once again showcase part of its product range at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce. This year, visitors…

2026-09-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 minutes

Militaria.pl shop at MSPO 2026 – a broad showcase of equipment

Militaria.pl will once again showcase part of its product range at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce. This year, visitors…

2026-09-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 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

WBP Rogów becomes distributor of MSBS Grot rifles

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom has entered into a distribution partnership with Wytwórnia Broni Jacek Popiński of Rogów.

2026-09-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 minutes

MSPO 2026: Kolba showcases new products from Vortex, HIKMICRO, Primary Arms, Leupold, Fenix and Benchmade

Kolba, a renowned distributor and retailer serving shooters, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, will present the latest products from Vortex, HIKMICRO, Primary…

2026-09-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 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

Testing the Streamlight TLR-3X

Weapon-mounted lights have become something of a standard. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, the most important thing is being able to see what…

2026-09-29 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 10 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

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 Ministry of National Defence: Building a layered and integrated air defense system

In Płock’s Radziwie district, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz took part in a press conference devoted to the current operation and prospects for the further development of Poland’s air defense system.

On Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Płock’s Radziwie district, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz took part in a press conference devoted to the current operation and prospects for the further development of Poland’s air defense system. The meeting was held within the area of responsibility of the 37th Air Defense Missile Squadron, part of the 3rd Warsaw Air Defense Missile Brigade.

Photos: Polish Ministry of National Defence

“For several years now, we have been building an integrated air defense system for the Polish state. It is layered, and that is the most important word that needs to be repeated again and again. We have Wisła, we have Narew, we have Pilica and Pilica+, and most recently the counter-drone defense program has been incorporated into the air defense system. The goal is to protect Polish airspace as effectively as possible. We are still in the process of building this system, and I want to state that very clearly and directly. Not all of its elements have been delivered yet. Some tasks will be implemented in 2026, then in 2027, while some systems will arrive in subsequent years,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

As the head of the Ministry of National Defence emphasized, Poland is currently protected using both national and allied assets.

“The past few days have also shown a high level of allied aircraft activity over Poland. Exercises are under way. The Alliance is demonstrating its ability to respond rapidly. Let me remind you that Operation Eastern Sentry is ongoing to protect NATO’s eastern flank. Baltic Sentry is aimed at protecting the entire Baltic Sea region. So there are many different components that together contribute to the security of the Polish state, the defense minister said during the press conference.”

During the conference, the minister also addressed the operation of air defense units and their daily service in protecting Polish airspace.

“This requires a major effort from several thousand soldiers serving in the brigade to protect Polish airspace. It carries out its missions at various locations across Poland,” the deputy prime minister noted.

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz also referred to the security situation on NATO’s eastern flank and the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.

“Poland must build a layered defense against different types of threats. As we can see in Ukraine – and we are drawing lessons from the war in Ukraine – every day brings different threats. These are not, as one might think, only drones. Very often they are ballistic or cruise missiles. This is such a serious threat that the time available to respond is measured not in minutes, but in seconds,” the minister said.

The minister stressed that the elements of the air defense system currently in use are those that have already been delivered and entered service. The system’s final architecture is still being developed, with additional capabilities to be introduced in the coming years.

“This is a program worth more than 200 billion zloty. There is no other area of Polish security in which so much money has been invested as in air defense, missile defense and counter-drone defense—in other words, the air defense of the Polish state. This shows how important it is to properly deploy the forces and assets currently at our disposal. We do not yet have the final number of Patriot batteries, we do not yet have the entire Narew system or all of the Pilica systems. We have what is currently available—what has already been delivered, fielded, and put into operation and service,” Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized.

The defense minister noted that the deployment of currently available systems reflects the ongoing assessment of threats, existing capabilities, and requirements related to protecting the facilities most important to national security.

“All systems that can be used today are at the military’s disposal and have been allocated and deployed in accordance with military recommendations based on the information we receive, the capabilities available to us, and the experience we have gained,” the defense minister stressed.

Source: Polish Ministry of National Defence

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