Defence & Space

Rheinmetall wins major order for artillery ammunition

Rheinmetall Denel Munition wins major 155mm ammunition contract. Order worth several hundred million euros, deliveries from 2025 until 2027. It…

2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

A contractor has been selected for the repair of Mk 75 guns on Polish OHP frigates

The Gdynia Naval Port Command has published information on the outcome of the tender procedure for the repair of two…

2025-07-02 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

SIPRI: Nuclear risks grow as new arms race looms

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute published a report entitled SIPRI Yearbook 2025, which, among other things, discusses the issue of…

2025-06-16 | Redakcja | 10 minutes

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

During the recent MSPO trade fair in Kielce, the company PIT-Radwar presented its proposal for a 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun…

2025-06-13 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 13 minutes

Rheinmetall wins major order for artillery ammunition

Rheinmetall Denel Munition wins major 155mm ammunition contract. Order worth several hundred million euros, deliveries from 2025 until 2027. It…

2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

A contractor has been selected for the repair of Mk 75 guns on Polish OHP frigates

The Gdynia Naval Port Command has published information on the outcome of the tender procedure for the repair of two…

2025-07-02 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

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

The WB Group announced that the Comp@n system radio set, developed by its subsidiary Radmor, along with the Cryptographic Document Management…

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

Autonomous and Unmanned Systems by Łukasiewicz – PIAP at the OPEX 2025 Training Ground in Italy

During the HEDI OPEX 2025 experimental campaign at the CEPOLISPE training ground in Italy, the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial…

2025-06-28 | Redakcja | 4 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

Rheinmetall wins major order for artillery ammunition

Rheinmetall Denel Munition wins major 155mm ammunition contract. Order worth several hundred million euros, deliveries from 2025 until 2027. It…

2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Polish Ministry of National Defence: New Contract for K2 Tanks and Support Vehicles Imminent

In Warsaw, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, along with Secretary of State at the Ministry…

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 10 minutes

Bayraktar TB2 and FlyEye Drones to Support Polish Police Manhunt for Killer Near Limanowa

The Bayraktar TB2 drone and FlyEye systems will support the Polish police in the search for 57-year-old Tadeusz Duda, suspected…

2025-06-30 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Galvion’s European Production Hub in Poland is formally opened by the Ambassador of Canada tothe Republic of Poland

Canadian company Galvion announced that the Canadian Ambassador to Poland, Catherine Godin, officially opened the European Production Hub in Gdańsk.

2025-06-26 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Rheinmetall wins major order for artillery ammunition

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2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

A contractor has been selected for the repair of Mk 75 guns on Polish OHP frigates

The Gdynia Naval Port Command has published information on the outcome of the tender procedure for the repair of two…

2025-07-02 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

East Shield and the Baltic Defense Line: Cooperation and Investment in Defense Are the Cornerstone of Europe’s Security

East Shield, the Baltic Defense Line, the integration of available deterrence and defense capabilities, and EU defense funding were the…

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Russia Loses World’s Largest Helicopter, Mi-26, in Ukrainian Attack on Crimea

The Security Service of Ukraine reported that during a special operation at the Kirovske military airfield in occupied Crimea, a Pantsir-S1 air…

2025-06-29 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Finland Ministry of Defense selects ICEYE for space-based intelligence and surveillance capabilities

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE and the Finnish Ministry of Defense have signed a Letter of Intent that enables the Finnish Defense…

2025-06-27 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

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

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2025-06-25 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes
Shooting

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2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Upgraded Z8i Scope from SWAROVSKI OPTIK

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Upgraded Z8i Scope from SWAROVSKI OPTIK

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2025-07-03 | Mariusz Piwowar | 3 minutes

Streamlight introduces the SL-SideSaddle

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2025-07-01 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

IFRE 2025: Maskpol Showcases Protective Suits and Gas Masks

Maskpol, a company within the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), presented part of its product range—protective suits and gas masks—at the 5th…

2025-06-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

UF PRO Introduces Waist/Flex Belts to Its Product Line

UF PRO, a Slovenian manufacturer of professional apparel and part of the Mehler Systems group, is adding a new accessory to its lineup…

2025-06-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

CZ Shooting Team athletes take home 13 medals from the CZ Extreme Euro Open

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2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025 starts on February 24th

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2025-01-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

CZ Introduces the New CZ P-10 C PORTED Model

CZ P-10 C PORTED – a compact pistol with tamed recoil thanks to an integrated compensator.

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Meprolight MMX3 and MMX4 – Lightweight Magnifiers with Quality Optics

The Mepro MMX3 and MMX4, a new line of compact magnifiers from the Israeli manufacturer. How do they perform in practice and…

2025-06-27 | Krzysztof Ptak | 8 minutes

Paris Air Show 2025: Bayraktar TB3 Debuts

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2025-06-19 | Radosław Niesobski | 3 minutes

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To assist with shooting training and beyond, various belts and gear configurations have been developed and customized to suit individual needs. It’s…

2024-11-28 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 14 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…

2025-02-20 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Firearms In Poland 2023: Number of permits continues to grow

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2024-02-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

5 Best Value ATN Rifle Scopes Under €1500

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2022-11-11 | Redakcja | 8 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

Meprolight MMX3 and MMX4 – Lightweight Magnifiers with Quality Optics

The Mepro MMX3 and MMX4, a new line of compact magnifiers from the Israeli manufacturer. How do they perform in practice and…

2025-06-27 | Krzysztof Ptak | 8 minutes

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

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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 Ministry Of National Defense: Quantum key distribution is a breakthrough in the security of state entity communications

A presentation of research findings on the use of quantum key distribution in state communications was held at the Club of the Military University of Technology in Warsaw.

On Monday, March 17, 2025, a briefing was held at the Club of the Military University of Technology (WAT) in Warsaw, attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski, as well as Deputy Ministers Stanisław Wziątek and Paweł Olszewski, and representatives of the Polish Armed Forces. The meeting focused on the presentation of research findings on the use of quantum key distribution in state communications.

Photos: senior corporal Wojciech Król/MODN

If we want to be secure, we must protect the databases we have. Data confidentiality, personal data protection, and their application in all areas of our lives are crucial today. Data, knowledge, and access to databases have become the most valuable currency and often the most sought-after asset in the world. This is something we must absolutely protect. (…) Poland has developed the best quantum communication system, ensuring the security of transmitted data,” said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during a meeting at the Military University of Technology.

The implementation of the latest technologies will determine our defense potential and national security. Two weeks ago, the Center for Artificial Intelligence Implementation was launched. Previously, we discussed the Artificial Intelligence Factory in Kraków, established by the Prime Minister at AGH University of Krakow—I am very grateful for that. AGH, the University of Warsaw, the Warsaw University of Technology, the Wrocław University of Science and Technology, and the Gdańsk University of Technology all have great potential when it comes to research and innovation. The Military University of Technology also has a great potential, there is strong integration between defense and state security services—not just the military, but also other agencies under the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, the integration between the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the scientific community is yielding positive results. We are here together with Minister Wziątek, who oversees higher education institutions at the Ministry of National Defense. I am very pleased that military universities have embraced innovation and new technologies,” stated Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz’s following the meeting at the Military University of Technology.

The pioneering connection between the Military University of Technology and the Ministry of Digital Affairs, utilizing quantum key distribution (QKD), has demonstrated the potential for enhancing digital independence and the capabilities of Polish devices in secure communication. The domestic quantum communication technology ensures complete resistance to interception of transmitted information.

The established connection is proof that Poland is becoming a leader in the development of quantum technologies. The design and implementation of our own QKD system strengthen our national security and digital sovereignty. Thanks to Polish solutions, we can not only protect critical telecommunication and IT systems but also foster the growth of an innovation-driven economy. Quantum technologies will be applied in many sectors, such as transportation, communication, administration, and healthcare. We are stepping into a new era of responsibility for Poland’s security,” said Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski during the meeting.

Quantum communication enables the secure transmission of cryptographic keys to encryption systems. Transmitting data through quantum channels—via fiber optics or satellites—can safeguard government communications, intelligence agencies, the military, as well as banking, energy, water supply, and transportation systems. There is already interest from administrative entities such as the Ministry of Finance, as well as from banks. I believe that in healthcare, where frequent consultations and the exchange of highly sensitive medical data occur, this technology will have significant applications. I would like to sincerely thank Prime Minister Gawkowski and the entire team at the Ministry of Digital Affairs for their excellent collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence—through the AI Factory and AI implementation efforts—but today, especially for these quantum solutions, on which our teams have been working together,” said the Minister of National Defense.

The System of Modular Optical Quantum Cryptography Units was developed as part of a project led by the Military University of Technology (WAT) in collaboration with Teldat and NASK – National Research Institute, funded by NCBR under the research program for national defense and security. The project also involved the Ministry of Digital Affairs, along with entities specializing in this field.

The Optokrypt project was initiated and is overseen by the Cyberspace Defense Forces, which, as the designated authority, set new standards and directions for the development of secure data transmission. The Cyberspace Defense Forces also serve as the project’s main coordinator, participating in supervision, evaluation, and implementation of its results. The system was tested in operational conditions, confirming that it has achieved Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL 9)—the highest level on the nine-point scale. The project has been completed and submitted to NCBR as ready for acceptance. The final evaluation by military experts and formal completion of the project are planned by the end of Q1 2025.

The demonstration connection between the Ministry of Digital Affairs and WAT utilized two QKD sets and a trusted node at NASK. The connection was secured using the IPSEC protocol with AES-256 encryption, ensuring complete resistance to data interception.

“The shift in encryption principles enabled by quantum key distribution technology opens a new chapter in cybersecurity. Introducing this technology into public administration systems, the defense sector, and the economy will allow us to build a communication infrastructure resilient to future threats. With QKD technology, we can develop communication systems resistant to the most advanced threats, including attacks utilizing quantum computers. This is a revolution in how we think about data security,” said Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Paweł Olszewski.

The result of this collaboration is a QKD system with an unprecedented level of security in telecommunications. QKD technology ensures complete resistance to interception and eavesdropping of transmitted information. This solution is a key component of the European satellite communication initiative.

The solutions developed within the Optokrypt project open up new opportunities for both the public and private sectors. The Polish technological expertise behind the QKD system ensures our independence from external suppliers and the ability to develop further innovations in the field of quantum communication. It is also worth noting that a pioneer of quantum information theory and a co-creator of quantum cryptography is a Pole—Professor Artur Ekert,” emphasized Radosław Nielek, Director of NASK.

The Polish Armed Forces classify quantum technologies as part of the group of so-called disruptive technologies, whose development could lead to groundbreaking solutions that transform the modern battlefield. In the face of threats and operational opportunities, Poland must be an active and influential player to avoid being left on the sidelines of technological progress. Quantum technologies are also dual-use technologies, meaning they can be applied for both military and civilian purposes. They present an opportunity for a breakthrough in achieving an unprecedented level of confidentiality in communication and data exchange, thereby enhancing the cybersecurity of the entire nation.

Poland at the forefront of the European QKD network

Poland is actively participating in the European EuroQCI project, which aims to develop quantum infrastructure for European Union countries. The EuroQCI project is part of a broader initiative in which the European Commission collaborates with all 27 EU member states and the European Space Agency (ESA). The project envisions the construction of terrestrial fiber-optic QKD networks, which will be interconnected via satellites.

Our country boasts the largest quantum key exchange network in Europe, Pionier-Q—a 1,770 km fiber-optic infrastructure, forming the QKD backbone network connecting Warsaw, Poznań, Gdańsk, Kraków, and Wrocław. This places Poland second globally, right after China. The development of quantum communication technology involves the Pionier-Q consortium (PCSS, NASK, ICM, WCSS, AGH, TASK) as well as other Polish entities, such as Creotech and Exatel, which are actively contributing to the development of European cybersecurity standards.

Thanks to the efforts of Polish scientists, the first version of QKD technology is now ready for deployment. This marks a breakthrough in protecting strategic state data and critical infrastructure. The system enables encrypted communication between data centers and public administration institutions, ensuring the highest level of information security.

The Optokrypt project opens up new opportunities not only for public administration but also for the financial and defense sectors. QKD technology can also be applied to future solutions, such as quantum satellite communication and ultra-secure cloud services.

The Military University of Technology conducts fundamental research in the field of photonic quantum systems and carries out research and implementation projects on quantum technologies for military applications and the economy. For over 70 years, we have been educating both military and civilian personnel, preparing future engineers—commanders—as well as a new generation of IT specialists—quantum computing experts. All of this is aimed at enhancing the security of our country,” said Rector-Commandant of the Military University Of Technology, Brigadier General Prof. Dr. Eng. Przemysław Wachulak.

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