Defence & Space

OCCAR expands ESSOR Capabilities to Achieve Operational Deployment

A4ESSOR and OCCAR sign new procurement contract to advance development of interoperable tactical communications. Procurement contract to carry out the capability deployment…

2025-11-05 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

The Remaining Former Dutch F-16s Have Become the Property of Romania

The Romanian Ministry of Defense has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Poland Has a Problem: Russian Trolls Are Winning Online

Along with the drones, a wave of fake news and half-truths spread by Russian internet trolls reached Poland. This was no coincidence. Everything…

2025-09-12 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Trump Is a Businessman: The Biggest Winner of the War Is American Industry

The latest peace talks were intended to be a step toward ending the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. For now, however,…

2025-08-22 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

The Remaining Former Dutch F-16s Have Become the Property of Romania

The Romanian Ministry of Defense has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall Defence Lietuva Begins Construction of New Ammunition Plant in Baisogala, Lithuania

In the Lithuanian town of Baisogala, located in the Šiauliai District, construction has begun on the Lithuanian Ammunition Excellence Center, a German–Lithuanian joint venture…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

OCCAR expands ESSOR Capabilities to Achieve Operational Deployment

A4ESSOR and OCCAR sign new procurement contract to advance development of interoperable tactical communications. Procurement contract to carry out the capability deployment…

2025-11-05 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Rohde & Schwarz acquires open source intelligence specialist Munich Innovation Labs GmbH

Effective October 31, 2025, Rohde & Schwarz acquired Munich Innovation Labs, a software specialist with headquarters in Munich.

2025-11-03 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Direct Action at Milipol Paris 2025 – a mission, not a routine

Direct Action invites to Milipol Paris 2025, taking place 18–21 November in Paris. The manufacturer of top-tier tactical equipment will showcase premiere…

2025-11-03 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Practice, Cooperation, Safety – PROTEGA Trade Fair 2025

During the PROTEGA Civil Protection and Civil Defence Fair, the PROTEGA Congress will take place – a two-day forum for knowledge…

2025-11-03 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

OCCAR expands ESSOR Capabilities to Achieve Operational Deployment

A4ESSOR and OCCAR sign new procurement contract to advance development of interoperable tactical communications. Procurement contract to carry out the capability deployment…

2025-11-05 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

NHIndustries Settlement with Norway over NH90 NFH

The European consortium NHIndustries has announced a legal settlement with the Norwegian government regarding the premature termination of operations of fourteen…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Polish Military Counterintelligence Investigates Russian Gerbera Drones That Violated Polish Airspace

Experts from the Military Counterintelligence Service (SKW) and the Prosecutor’s Office are conducting examinations of the Russian drones that entered…

2025-11-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Direct Action at Milipol Paris 2025 – a mission, not a routine

Direct Action invites to Milipol Paris 2025, taking place 18–21 November in Paris. The manufacturer of top-tier tactical equipment will showcase premiere…

2025-11-03 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

OCCAR expands ESSOR Capabilities to Achieve Operational Deployment

A4ESSOR and OCCAR sign new procurement contract to advance development of interoperable tactical communications. Procurement contract to carry out the capability deployment…

2025-11-05 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

The Remaining Former Dutch F-16s Have Become the Property of Romania

The Romanian Ministry of Defense has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Polish Military Counterintelligence Investigates Russian Gerbera Drones That Violated Polish Airspace

Experts from the Military Counterintelligence Service (SKW) and the Prosecutor’s Office are conducting examinations of the Russian drones that entered…

2025-11-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Over 700 Drones and Missiles Launched at Ukraine

Russia carried out another air and missile strike on Ukraine overnight, launching 705 munitions, mostly drones, against eleven regions.

2025-10-30 | Rafał Muczyński | 7 minutes

ICEYE launches Tactical Access, providing guaranteed satellite tasking for time-critical missions

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, announced the launch of Tactical Access, a new commercial…

2025-10-30 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE and IHI sign agreement to build an Earth observation satellite constellation

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE and the Japanese IHI Corporation have signed a procurement contract to build an Earth observation satellite constellation for…

2025-10-16 | Redakcja | 3 minutes
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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

Mantis Mastermind Course – get to know the program inside out

Mantis is an American manufacturer of dry-fire training solutions, combining specialized firearm adapters with software that enables performance tracking. A new…

2025-10-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Mantis Mastermind Course – get to know the program inside out

Mantis is an American manufacturer of dry-fire training solutions, combining specialized firearm adapters with software that enables performance tracking. A new…

2025-10-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Streamlight Wedge SL – the new “ultra-thin” model

Streamlight, a renowned manufacturer of lighting solutions, introduces the Wedge SL handheld flashlight. This model is an ultra-thin, USB-C rechargeable inspection…

2025-10-29 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

UF PRO presents the Hunter FZ Gen.3 jacket

UF PRO, a Slovenian manufacturer of professional apparel and part of the Mehler Systems Group, is introducing the Hunter FZ Gen.3…

2025-10-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

MSPO 2025: Helikon-Tex with an offer for the Polish soldier

Helikon-Tex, a brand that cannot be missed at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, will once again present its wide range of…

2025-08-26 | 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

Success for the CZ Shooting Team – IPSC Handgun World Shoot 2025

From 11-28 September 2025, the Frontier Shooting Range in Matlosana, South Africa, hosted the 20th anniversary edition of the IPSC Handgun…

2025-10-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Range Day with Heckler & Koch and Cenzin

Less than a month before the International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce, the MILMAG editorial team took part in a presentation of Heckler &…

2025-08-27 | Mariusz Piwowar | 10 minutes

MPS from Fabryka Broni now on sale!

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom, part of the Polish Armaments Group, has announced, as previously promised, the launch of the MPS modular semi-automatic…

2025-08-25 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Mantis Mastermind Course – get to know the program inside out

Mantis is an American manufacturer of dry-fire training solutions, combining specialized firearm adapters with software that enables performance tracking. A new…

2025-10-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Setting Up a Shooting Belt: An Example with Clawgear

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

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

Upgrading the Classic Glock with a DK ARMS Mounting Plate for a Red Dot Sight

Technology is advancing at a staggering pace. What was a novelty just two, three, or four years ago is now the standard. The same…

2025-09-22 | Karol Szczęśniak | 9 minutes

Wild Little Ones from INFORCE – Review of WILD1 and WILD2 Flashlights

A flashlight on a pistol? That’s already a practical standard and a market expectation. Today, once again, we’ll take a closer look at INFORCE flashlights – this…

2025-08-20 | Mariusz Piwowar | 17 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

Rafael at MSPO 2025: Strategic Partnership for Superior Defense

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., will present its broad portfolio of multi-domain solutions at MSPO 2025, under the banner of “Strategic Partnership for Superior Defense.”

At the heart of Rafael’s presence in Kielce is the concept of Multilayered Air Defense – an operational doctrine built on integrating multiple systems across ranges and domains. From countering rockets, artillery, and drones, to intercepting cruise and ballistic missiles, Rafael’s multilayered approach has been validated in combat and is shaping the future of national and allied defense architectures.

Key Highlights at MSPO 2025

Photos: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

1. Trophy Active Protection on K2 MBT

For the first time at MSPO, Rafael will present the Trophy Active Protection System integrated on the K2 Black Panther main battle tank.Trophy is the world’s only combat-proven APS, operational with the U.S., Israel, and other allied forces. It has intercepted thousands of threats in combat, ensuring the survivability of armored forces and enabling maneuver in high-threat environments.

2. Spike NLOS – Mounted and Airborne

Rafael will showcase its latest, advanced Spike NLOS precision-guided missile, offering ranges up to 50 km from helicopters and 32 km fromland and naval platforms. Integrated on both helicopters and armored vehicles, Spike NLOS provides pinpoint accuracy and man-in-the-loop control, enabling operators to engage beyond-line-of-sight targets, adapt in flight, and operate across offensive and defensive scenarios.

3. Air Defense – Drone Dome and David’s Sling

As part of its multilayered air defense concept, Rafael will feature Drone Dome, a complete counter-UAS system capable of detection, jamming, and hard-kill interception of hostile drones. Alongside it, the David’s Sling interceptor will be presented – a combat-proven solution against ballistic and cruise missile threats, forming a critical layer in Europe’s evolving air defense requirements.

4. Naval Defense Suite

Rafael will present its comprehensive naval defense suite, including SeaBreaker precision strike missile, the Typhoon family of Remote Weapon Stations, and mission modular solutions such as C-Dome naval air defense and Digital Shark electronic warfare systems. Torbuster provides aunique countermeasure for submarines as well surface vessels with the Torbuster SP. Together, these provide navies with a complete, integrated protection and strike package.

5. Electro-Optics – Sky Spotter & MicroLite

Rafael’s EO portfolio will be on display with the Sky Spotter passive early-warning system, providing real-time detection and tracking of aerial threats, and the MicroLite tactical reconnaissance pod, offering ISR and targeting capabilities for aerial platforms in contested environments.

6. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) & Targeting

Rafael will also highlight its intelligence solutions, including the Puzzle system for multi-source intelligence fusion, LiteSat microsatellite family for space-based ISR, and cyber defense solutions. These systems ensure that forces maintain an intelligence edge, accelerate sensor-to-shooter cycles, and operate effectively in the digital battlespace.

Strategic Partnerships

Rafael’s long-standing collaboration with Poland, including its partnership with Mesko on the Spike missile family, remains a cornerstone of its regional strategy. By combining combat-proven systems with local industrial partnerships, Rafael provides tailored, interoperable solutions that support Poland’s defense modernization and NATO integration.

Press release