Defence & Space

Russia: Assassination Attempt on the Deputy Head of the GRU Main Intelligence Directorate

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation reported an assassination attempt on Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, Deputy Head of the GRU Main…

2026-02-06 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Mehler Systems to Exhibit at Enforce Tac 2026

From 23–25 February 2026, Mehler Systems will exhibit at Enforce Tac in Nuremberg, presenting a coordinated portfolio of solutions from its brands Mehler…

2026-02-05 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

The Impact of the United States’ Withdrawal from International Institutions on European Union Policy

In January 2026, as Donald Trump’s second term gathers momentum, the European Union is facing one of the greatest challenges in its history.…

2026-02-03 | Adam Frelich | 22 minutes

Donald Trump’s Peace Council: A New Architecture of Global Dominance

In January 2026, as the world grapples with escalating geopolitical tensions, Donald Trump’s initiative announced under the name the Peace Council, formally…

2026-01-26 | Adam Frelich | 9 minutes

Demonstration of the Bluszcz Drone-Based Scatter Mining System in the Polish Armed Forces

A demonstration of the innovative unmanned–manned scatter mining system Bluszcz, developed by the Polish Armaments Group in cooperation with private industry and the…

2026-02-05 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Two F-35A Husarz for Poland Enter Final Production Stage

The Ministry of National Defence of Poland has announced that the first two F-35A Husarz multirole fighter aircraft, scheduled to be redeployed…

2026-02-05 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Samsung Knox on Galaxy S23 and S24 Receives Cryptographic Security Certification in Poland

The Polish Cyberspace Defence Forces Component Command announced that, as part of the certification process, selected security mechanisms of the Samsung…

2026-01-22 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Cyberattack on Poland’s Renewable Energy Network

In the final days of 2025, Poland’s power grid became the target of an unprecedented hacking operation.

2026-01-13 | Piotr Leśniak | 2 minutes

Mehler Systems to Exhibit at Enforce Tac 2026

From 23–25 February 2026, Mehler Systems will exhibit at Enforce Tac in Nuremberg, presenting a coordinated portfolio of solutions from its brands Mehler…

2026-02-05 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Leonardo–Adani Partnership to Build India’s Helicopter Ecosystem

The Italian company Leonardo and India’s Adani Defence and Aerospace have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at building India’s helicopter ecosystem.

2026-02-05 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Mehler Systems to Exhibit at Enforce Tac 2026

From 23–25 February 2026, Mehler Systems will exhibit at Enforce Tac in Nuremberg, presenting a coordinated portfolio of solutions from its brands Mehler…

2026-02-05 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Poland: Keel Laying for Ratownik rescue vessel

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, a keel-laying ceremony was held at PGZ Stocznia Wojenna in Gdynia for a new rescue vessel for the Polish Navy,…

2026-02-05 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 4 minutes

H225 Super Puma and H225M Caracal Helicopters Reach One Million Flight Hours

The European company Airbus Helicopters has announced that the global fleet of more than 400 helicopters from the H225 Super…

2026-02-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Lithuanian and Polish Citizens Convicted of Espionage

Poland’s Internal Security Agency announced convictions in two espionage cases involving cooperation with foreign intelligence services, concerning a citizen of the Republic…

2026-02-03 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Russia: Assassination Attempt on the Deputy Head of the GRU Main Intelligence Directorate

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation reported an assassination attempt on Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, Deputy Head of the GRU Main…

2026-02-06 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Poland: Keel Laying for Ratownik rescue vessel

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, a keel-laying ceremony was held at PGZ Stocznia Wojenna in Gdynia for a new rescue vessel for the Polish Navy,…

2026-02-05 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 4 minutes

Poland: Ministry of National Defence Employee Charged With Cooperating With a Foreign Intelligence Service

Poland’s Ministry of National Defence announced the arrest of a long-serving employee of the ministry who has been charged with cooperating…

2026-02-03 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

The Impact of the United States’ Withdrawal from International Institutions on European Union Policy

In January 2026, as Donald Trump’s second term gathers momentum, the European Union is facing one of the greatest challenges in its history.…

2026-02-03 | Adam Frelich | 22 minutes

Singapore Airshow 2026: ST Engineering on Space Programs

At the opening of Singapore Airshow 2026, the Singaporean company ST Engineering presented projects of new satellites currently under development, as well…

2026-02-03 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Airbus and Hisdesat Commercialize PAZ-2 Radar Satellite Imaging Services

Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat have agreed to extend and expand their cooperation on the international radar Earth observation market by signing…

2026-01-30 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes
Shooting

UF PRO Striker Challenge – test yourself in challenging conditions

UF PRO, part of Mehler Systems and a global leader in premium tactical clothing, announces the return of the UF PRO Striker Challenge for…

2026-02-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

SHOT Show 2026: Competition Rimfire Rifle CZ 457 Target

Česká zbrojovka plans to conquer the American market by introducing the CZ 457 Target, aimed at shooters aspiring to compete in the Olympic Games. This…

2026-02-04 | Jakub Buczma | 4 minutes

SHOT Show 2026: KAHLES K864 Riflescope – Designed for F-Class

KAHLES unveiled a new riflescope at SHOT Show 2026, developed specifically for F-Class competition—the K864 8–64×56.

2026-02-04 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

SHOT Show 2026: Primary Arms PLx Compact 1.5–12×36 FFP (RDB)

At SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, the booth of the beloved optics manufacturer Primary Arms featured their latest addition to the lineup…

2026-02-02 | Jakub Buczma | 3 minutes

NITECORE Ready to Shine at SHOT Show 2026

The SHOT Show 2026, the world’s largest trade event for the shooting sports, hunting, law enforcement, and armed forces industries,…

2026-01-19 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

UNI&FORMA (UF PRO) wins FDI Award Slovenia 2025

UNI&FORMA, the company behind the high-performance tactical clothing brand UF PRO, has been recognised with this year’s FDI Award Slovenia in the…

2025-12-16 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

UF PRO Striker Challenge – test yourself in challenging conditions

UF PRO, part of Mehler Systems and a global leader in premium tactical clothing, announces the return of the UF PRO Striker Challenge for…

2026-02-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Gun & Shooting Expo 2026 – a trade show for civilian firearms, accessories, and personal security

Gun & Shooting Expo 2026 is scheduled for March 3–5, 2026, at Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn. According to information provided on the event’s…

2026-01-29 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

SHOT Show 2026: Competition Rimfire Rifle CZ 457 Target

Česká zbrojovka plans to conquer the American market by introducing the CZ 457 Target, aimed at shooters aspiring to compete in the Olympic Games. This…

2026-02-04 | Jakub Buczma | 4 minutes

New MILICON Spartan MK2 AR-15-Style Rifle

MILICON has added the Spartan MK2 carbine to its lineup, representing a new iteration of its “base” AR-15 offering.

2026-02-04 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

SightMark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 – a Complicated Name for Simple, Reliable Gear

The name of this unassuming little SightMark device sounds like the name of a vampire from The Witcher saga: Emiel Regis…

2025-11-26 | Anna Mielczarek | 9 minutes

Mantis TitanX – dry fire training taken to a new level?

Mantis, the American manufacturer of dry fire training solutions, introduces the TitanX – a laser-based training device that replicates a Glock-style pistol…

2025-11-13 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 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

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 a permit, with…

2025-02-20 | 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

CZ 600 Trail .223 Rem – A Lightweight Rifle for Hard Treks

As someone deeply connected to the mountains and trekking, I’ve always gravitated toward lightweight carbines that allow a firearm to be carried off the trail…

2026-01-08 | Krzysztof Ptak | 10 minutes

Sightmark Strikon VMP 1–4×22 Review – a prism scope with adjustable magnification

Nowadays, it’s increasingly common to encounter rifles that come with a bare mounting rail. Only some manufacturers make a habit of including mechanical…

2026-01-07 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 16 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):