Defence & Space

Downing of a U.S. Apache off the Coast of Oman

Dowództwo Centralne USA poinformowało o utracie śmigłowca szturmowego Boeing AH-64 Apache u wybrzeży Omanu. Załoga została uratowana.

2026-06-10 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Media: Russian General Killed in Bomb Attack Near Moscow

A man was killed in a bomb attack in the town of Balashikha, east of Moscow. Although the authorities have not yet disclosed his…

2026-06-10 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

SAFE in Poland: first contracts challenge PiS claims of German purchases

For many months, the debate around the SAFE program in Poland was conducted in an atmosphere of political warnings and catastrophic forecasts.…

2026-06-05 | Sławek Zagórski | 6 minutes

What will the Polish Navy’s new hydrographic vessels be like?

As we reported yesterday, a contract was signed at the Remontowa Shipbuilding shipyard in Gdańsk for the construction of two hydrographic vessels for the Polish…

2026-05-29 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 7 minutes

Downing of a U.S. Apache off the Coast of Oman

Dowództwo Centralne USA poinformowało o utracie śmigłowca szturmowego Boeing AH-64 Apache u wybrzeży Omanu. Załoga została uratowana.

2026-06-10 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

RTX Invests 100 Million USD in Radar Research and Missile Production in Rhode Island

The U.S. corporation RTX has begun expanding its facilities in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where radar testing will be conducted and interceptor missiles…

2026-06-10 | 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

What will Mehler Protection present at Eurosatory 2026?

Mehler Protection, part of Mehler Systems and a manufacturer of personal and platform ballistic protection solutions, will showcase its latest products…

2026-06-08 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Fourth hall added for DSEI Germany

The organizers of the first edition of DSEI Germany, scheduled for March 2027, have announced that a fourth exhibition hall will…

2026-06-06 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

RTX Invests 100 Million USD in Radar Research and Missile Production in Rhode Island

The U.S. corporation RTX has begun expanding its facilities in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where radar testing will be conducted and interceptor missiles…

2026-06-10 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Polish EcoExhaust System for the Ratownik Rescue Vessel

As part of the Ratownik program, PGZ Stocznia Wojenna signed a contract with the Polish company EcoExhaust for the design, production, and…

2026-06-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 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

Equipment purchases for the Polish Border Guard suspended due to veto

The Polish Border Guard Headquarters has suspended procurement procedures for a number of programs that were originally to be financed under the SAFE…

2026-05-30 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Downing of a U.S. Apache off the Coast of Oman

Dowództwo Centralne USA poinformowało o utracie śmigłowca szturmowego Boeing AH-64 Apache u wybrzeży Omanu. Załoga została uratowana.

2026-06-10 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Media: Russian General Killed in Bomb Attack Near Moscow

A man was killed in a bomb attack in the town of Balashikha, east of Moscow. Although the authorities have not yet disclosed his…

2026-06-10 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Media: Russian General Killed in Bomb Attack Near Moscow

A man was killed in a bomb attack in the town of Balashikha, east of Moscow. Although the authorities have not yet disclosed his…

2026-06-10 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Israel and Iran exchange strikes again after April ceasefire

After Hezbollah’s attack on Israel and the response in the form of shelling of Beirut, Tehran launched ballistic missiles at the Jewish state,…

2026-06-08 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

SpaceX to build SB-AMTI satellite-based airborne target detection system for the US Space Force

The United States Space Force (USSF) has awarded a 4.16 billion USD contract to SpaceX under the program to build the SB-AMTI satellite-based…

2026-05-30 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Poland Builds Satellite Reconnaissance at Record Pace with MikroSAR Handover

Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence…

2026-05-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 9 minutes
Shooting

S&B IR-DIM Tracer – tracer ammunition visible only through night vision

Sellier & Bellot offers tracer ammunition visible only through night vision. IR-DIM gives users equipped with NV devices the advantages…

2026-06-08 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Hubertus Pro to supply new shotguns for the Polish Armed Forces

Warsaw-based company Hubertus Pro will supply shotguns to Military Unit 4101 in Lubliniec and the Military Gendarmerie, with the total value of…

2026-06-05 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

S&B IR-DIM Tracer – tracer ammunition visible only through night vision

Sellier & Bellot offers tracer ammunition visible only through night vision. IR-DIM gives users equipped with NV devices the advantages…

2026-06-08 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Stryker HD 1-8×24 – another successful LPVO from Delta Optical?

The past decade has brought a real boom in LPVO optics. Variable-magnification sights with 1-6x, 1-8x or even 1-10x magnification have become a compromise…

2026-05-29 | Karol Szczęśniak | 9 minutes

Helikon-Tex Apex Lightweight Combat Shirt now available

The Apex Lightweight Combat Shirt from Helikon-Tex, presented at Enforce Tac 2026, is now available. Made entirely from breathable synthetic fabric,…

2026-06-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New Wallets from FALCO Holsters

FALCO Holsters, a leather‑craft manufacturer known for its holsters, is bringing its decades of experience into a new EDC category. The lineup…

2026-06-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 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

Hubertus Pro to supply new shotguns for the Polish Armed Forces

Warsaw-based company Hubertus Pro will supply shotguns to Military Unit 4101 in Lubliniec and the Military Gendarmerie, with the total value of…

2026-06-05 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

WBP PIAST: “Two Rifles” on One Permit

Wytwórnia Broni Jacek Popiński of Rogów is introducing a special offer under which shooters can order a PIAST rifle with an additional…

2026-05-13 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 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 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

STEYR ATC & ATD – The Austrian Approach to Dynamic Shooting

The ATC and ATD mark the first time Steyr openly states: we are entering the dynamic shooting market, but we are doing…

2026-02-05 | Grzegorz Kochan | 19 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

Presentation of the first Polish F-35A Husarz

In Fort Worth, Texas, a roll-out ceremony for the first of 32 F-35A Husarz multi-role aircraft ordered by Poland took place, with the participation of a Polish delegation from the Ministry of National Defense.

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas, a roll-out ceremony took place for the first of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz multi-role aircraft ordered by Poland, with the participation of a Polish delegation, including representatives from the Ministry of National Defense. The aircraft has the factory number AZ-01 and tactical number 3501.

Photos: Grzegorz Sobczak, MILMAG

The Polish delegation was led by Deputy Ministers and Secretaries of State in the Ministry of National Defense, Paweł Bejda and Cezary Tomczyk, along with representatives from the command staff of the Polish Air Force.

Minister Paweł Bejda informed MILMAG Magazine that another F-35A aircraft will be presented later this year, with four more expected next year. The aircraft with factory numbers AZ-02 and AZ-03 are currently in the advanced stages of final assembly.

Lockheed Martin had previously announced the final assembly of the presented aircraft on April 29 of this year.

In the meantime, it has been confirmed that the Polish F-35As will feature the Polish Air Force checkerboard insignia in shades of gray (known as low-visibility or low-vis), and the winning name in the competition announced by the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces is “Husarz.”

Poland will receive 32 F-35A aircraft in the latest Block 4 configuration and with Technical Refresh 3 (TR3) equipment, under the intergovernmental agreement signed on January 31, 2020, valued at 4.6 billion USD (17.9 billion PLN).

The first 8 aircraft, starting from December of this year, will gradually be delivered to Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, according to a report from the American newspaper Arkansas Business on April 25. There, the first Polish soldiers will begin training on the new type of aircraft. They will be stationed in the USA for training purposes until 2027.

A total of 24 pilots and 92 technical personnel will be trained (the pilots will arrive in the USA in seven groups, with the first two arriving this fall). Polish pilots will undergo training in Ebbing up to the instructor level, enabling subsequent aviators to be trained in Poland at the Integrated Training Center, which will house eight full mission simulators.

The first aircraft are expected to arrive in the country at the turn of 2025 and 2026, after which the first squadron will be completed at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask. The second squadron is scheduled to be completed in 2030 at the 21st Tactical Air Base in Świdwin.

The F-35A Husarz aircraft will be armed with Northrop Grumman AGM-88G AARGM-ER extended-range anti-radiation missiles, AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER extended-range cruise missiles, AIM-9X Tactical Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles, and AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM medium-range air-to-air missiles. Additionally, the Armament Agency is also exploring the market for anti-ship missiles for these aircraft.

Photos (Andrzej Wiktor and Gabriel Olearnik):