Defence & Space

Sweden orders German Skorpion 2 scatterable mine-laying system

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence for the delivery of Skorpion 2 scatterable…

2026-07-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

UK armed forces test BAE Systems’ Nyan strike drone

The Royal Navy and the British Army have carried out the first large-scale trials of BAE Systems’ Nyan One-Way Effector,…

2026-07-07 | 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

Sweden orders German Skorpion 2 scatterable mine-laying system

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence for the delivery of Skorpion 2 scatterable…

2026-07-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

UK armed forces test BAE Systems’ Nyan strike drone

The Royal Navy and the British Army have carried out the first large-scale trials of BAE Systems’ Nyan One-Way Effector,…

2026-07-07 | Redakcja | 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

BORDERS 2026: Forcepol presents Weibel Xenta-M radar for the San program

At the 9th edition of the Eastern Border Protection Trade Show BORDERS 2026, Warsaw-based company Forcepol presented, among other things, the…

2026-06-24 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Eurosatory 2026: Jakusz offers warheads and loitering munitions

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show in Paris, the MILMAG portal editorial team conducted an interview with representatives of the management of…

2026-06-23 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 8 minutes

Sweden orders German Skorpion 2 scatterable mine-laying system

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence for the delivery of Skorpion 2 scatterable…

2026-07-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

UK armed forces test BAE Systems’ Nyan strike drone

The Royal Navy and the British Army have carried out the first large-scale trials of BAE Systems’ Nyan One-Way Effector,…

2026-07-07 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Polish Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepare jointly for NATO Summit in Ankara

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław…

2026-07-04 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Poland: indictment filed in case of planned terrorist act

The Internal Security Agency (ABW) announced that an indictment has been filed with a court against four Polish citizens charged with,…

2026-07-03 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Sweden orders German Skorpion 2 scatterable mine-laying system

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence for the delivery of Skorpion 2 scatterable…

2026-07-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

UK armed forces test BAE Systems’ Nyan strike drone

The Royal Navy and the British Army have carried out the first large-scale trials of BAE Systems’ Nyan One-Way Effector,…

2026-07-07 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Polish Ministry of National Defence Hosts Meeting with EU High Representative’s Head of Cabinet

Polish Deputy Minister of National Defence Paweł Zalewski held a meeting with Vivian Loonela, Head of Cabinet to the EU High Representative for…

2026-07-04 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Polish-Spanish defense talks with MRTT aerial tankers in the background

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

2026-06-23 | Redakcja | 9 minutes

Rheinmetall Canada to supply PATH autonomy system for Canadian lunar rover

Rheinmetall Canada, through its subsidiary Provectus Robotics Solutions Inc., has been selected to supply the PATH autonomy system for Canada’s Lunar…

2026-07-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

ATMOS WORKS launches operations in Poland: orbital logistics and dual-use systems architecture

German company ATMOS Space Cargo GmbH is launching ATMOS WORKS today, its dedicated space technology company focused on strategic capabilities for…

2026-06-24 | Redakcja | 3 minutes
Shooting

MILTAC to supply Polish Police with Lapua .308 Winchester precision ammunition

MILTAC will supply 96,000 rounds of .308 Winchester Lapua OTM Scenar 12 g/185 gr precision ammunition under a procurement procedure conducted…

2026-07-04 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 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

MILTAC to supply Polish Police with Lapua .308 Winchester precision ammunition

MILTAC will supply 96,000 rounds of .308 Winchester Lapua OTM Scenar 12 g/185 gr precision ammunition under a procurement procedure conducted…

2026-07-04 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 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

BC ARMS USA: Polish defense company enters the American market

BC ARMS USA is a new company based in California that will offer Americans ballistic protection equipment of Polish design.

2026-07-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Soft armor vest Titanium Tactical QR I from Greek Anorak

The Greek company Anorak offers a soft bulletproof vest, Titanium Tactical QR I, available for sale from EUR 599 to EUR 738.

2026-06-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 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

Eurosatory 2026: Grand Power M4M1 and offerings for security services

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show in Paris, Slovak firearms manufacturer Grand Power presented a selection of its offerings aimed at institutional customers, including…

2026-06-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 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

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

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

KJI K950 Carbon – a tripod for discerning shooters

The concept of tripods in shooting has firmly taken root in shooters’ minds. The idea of using tripods began to take shape during…

2026-06-11 | Jarosław Lis | 10 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):