Defence & Space

Galvion wins U.S. Marine Corps Integrated Helmet System contract

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems,…

2025-08-12 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE expands its SAR imaging capabilities with the launch of Scan Wide mode

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE announces the launch of its newest imaging mode – Scan Wide which offers now image an area…

2025-08-12 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Blackout in Spain – A Discussion on Power Security with Experts from Forum Energii

The recent blackout in Spain has brought Poland’s energy security back into the media headlines and public conversation. Given the current…

2025-07-16 | Tadeusz Jakliński | 25 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

British F-35B Lightning II Land on JS Kaga

On August 9, the Royal Navy announced that, as part of exercises with the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted in the waters of the…

2025-08-10 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

More Funding for USS Harry S. Truman Aircraft Carrier Refueling

On August 8, the Naval Sea Systems Command announced the signing of another contract paving the way for the continuation of…

2025-08-09 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

Orion: The Force Multiplier that led the IDF to unmatched ground superiority

Orion, developed by Asio Technologies in collaboration with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) technology division and in full operational deployment by the IDF, has…

2025-07-09 | Redakcja | 4 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

Pagacz Defence Group Presents Its Offering at the 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition

The Polish company Pagacz Defence Group from Toruń will showcase its own products, as well as those of its partners, during the…

2025-07-31 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

Wescom Defence to Unveil ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage at DSEI 2025

Wescom Defence, a trusted provider of pyrotechnics, energetics and a wide range of reliable products and systems to global defence forces, will officially…

2025-07-14 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Galvion wins U.S. Marine Corps Integrated Helmet System contract

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems,…

2025-08-12 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

311.5M USD Allocated for SBX-1 Platform Maintenance

On August 8, the Military Sealift Command, the agency responsible for maintaining the U.S. Department of Defense’s non-combat support vessels, announced…

2025-08-10 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

U.S. to Order Two Additional Polar Patrol Vessels

On August 5, the American shipyard Bollinger Shipyards announced that under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” the U.S. Coast Guard…

2025-08-06 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

Russia-Backed Colombian Behind Terror Attacks in Poland, According to Polish Authorities

Following an investigation conducted by the Internal Security Agency into acts of sabotage targeting Poland, an additional charge of committing a terrorist…

2025-07-30 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Galvion wins U.S. Marine Corps Integrated Helmet System contract

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems,…

2025-08-12 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

311.5M USD Allocated for SBX-1 Platform Maintenance

On August 8, the Military Sealift Command, the agency responsible for maintaining the U.S. Department of Defense’s non-combat support vessels, announced…

2025-08-10 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

Russia-Backed Colombian Behind Terror Attacks in Poland, According to Polish Authorities

Following an investigation conducted by the Internal Security Agency into acts of sabotage targeting Poland, an additional charge of committing a terrorist…

2025-07-30 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Poland Submits Applications to European Commission for €45 Billion Under SAFE Instrument

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that Poland has submitted a preliminary declaration to the European Commission…

2025-07-30 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE expands its SAR imaging capabilities with the launch of Scan Wide mode

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE announces the launch of its newest imaging mode – Scan Wide which offers now image an area…

2025-08-12 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Skyfall: A Family of Future Martian Uncrewed Helicopters

The American company AeroVironment, known for developing the renowned Martian unmanned helicopter Ingenuity, has unveiled the concept for its successors…

2025-07-29 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes
Shooting

Nitecore EDC25 and EDC29: Powerful, Bright Flashlights for Any Pocket

Flashlights in the context of EDC aren’t an obvious topic. Suppose we want to stick to something pocket-sized. In that case, we often have to give up…

2025-08-12 | Krzysztof Ptak | 11 minutes

Power Cube: Nitecore NB10000 Gen3 Power Bank

You are awakened by the sound of bells calling to prayer. You spring from your lair and dash to the Temple of the…

2025-08-10 | Bartosz Szymonik | 5 minutes

Nitecore EDC25 and EDC29: Powerful, Bright Flashlights for Any Pocket

Flashlights in the context of EDC aren’t an obvious topic. Suppose we want to stick to something pocket-sized. In that case, we often have to give up…

2025-08-12 | Krzysztof Ptak | 11 minutes

SIG Sauer Unveils New ZULU-DMR Tripod

SIG Sauer is adding the new ZULU-DMR Tripod to its accessories lineup, featuring a dual-adjustment head and carbon fiber legs.

2025-08-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Power Cube: Nitecore NB10000 Gen3 Power Bank

You are awakened by the sound of bells calling to prayer. You spring from your lair and dash to the Temple of the…

2025-08-10 | Bartosz Szymonik | 5 minutes

Galvion’s Caiman Helmets from Gdańsk

Two weeks have passed since the memorable Monday, June 23, of this year. The emotions have settled, and the long…

2025-07-10 | Dariusz Borkowski | 10 minutes

Galvion’s Caiman Helmets from Gdańsk

Two weeks have passed since the memorable Monday, June 23, of this year. The emotions have settled, and the long…

2025-07-10 | Dariusz Borkowski | 10 minutes

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

Sport shooters representing Ceska zbrojovka brought back six gold, four silver, and three bronze medals from Hodonice, along with four…

2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

The New Smith & Wesson M&P 22X

The M&P 22X is Smith & Wesson’s latest pistol chambered in .22LR. This full-size design features a high-capacity 20-round magazine and an…

2025-08-05 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X – better ergonomics for concealed carry

Smith & Wesson presents another new release – the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X pistol line. Designed for concealed carry,…

2025-08-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Paris Air Show 2025: Bayraktar TB3 Debuts

The 55th edition of the International Paris Air and Space Show, held in the French capital, provided an opportunity for Baykar…

2025-06-19 | Radosław Niesobski | 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

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

Firearms In Poland 2023: Number of permits continues to grow

The National Police Headquarters has released statistics regarding the number of firearm permits and firearms themselves in the hands of Poles.…

2024-02-17 | 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

Power Cube: Nitecore NB10000 Gen3 Power Bank

You are awakened by the sound of bells calling to prayer. You spring from your lair and dash to the Temple of the…

2025-08-10 | Bartosz Szymonik | 5 minutes

TEST: Falco Tactical Holster with QLS System – C911 L 2021

Tactical holsters, such as the presented Falco holster with the QLS system and Speed Lock Retention System, are designed for use…

2025-08-01 | Mateusz Zydroń | 9 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

Rheinmetall SSW40 fire support weapon for superior infantry firepower

Rheinmetall is presenting the world’s first automatic, magazine-loaded, shoulderfired grenade launcher at Enforce Tac 2024.

Rheinmetall is presenting the world’s first automatic, magazine-loaded, shoulderfired grenade launcher at Enforce Tac 2024. Both weight, dimensions and handling of the SSW40 are similar to assault rifles. The weapon had its premiere at last year’s edition of this fair.

Photos: Rheinmetall AG

Thanks to a recoil-reducing and selfregulating recoil system, the SSW40 (Squad Support Weapon 40) can fire all available 40mm Low Velocity (LV) ammunition types as well as the new Rheinmetall 40mm Medium Velocity (MV) ammunition.

The new MV ammunition has a significantly increased velocity and a flat trajectory, allowing targets to be engaged more quickly and increasing the effective range of the system to 900m. Combined with the broad spectrum of Rheinmetall’s 40mm LV/MV ammunition portfolio, the infantry user achieves unprecedented flexibility and effectiveness on the battlefield of the future.

The first test firings were successfully carried out at the beginning of 2024. The market launch with series production will start in 2025.

The 40mm MV ammunition family combines Rheinmetall’s combined experience in 40mm LV and High Velocity (HV) ammunition. Therefore, the SSW40 can be used with the following ammunition types:

  • HE Fragmentation (HEFRAG);
  • Anti-Tank (HEDP);
  • Door Breaching (HEBE);
  • Air Burst (HEAB);
  • Training (TPM, TPM-T);
  • Illumination / Fog;
  • Sound & Flash and Irritation Ammunition (CS).

Via a quick magazine change, the SSW40 can be used in any near peer as well as asymmetric conflict scenario and offers superior firepower in any terrain, even against medium-weight armoured vehicles.

The interfaces on the SSW40 also allow the inclusion of laser light modules, fire control sights as well as IR programmers for aerial explosive point ammunition. The SSW40 can also be integrated on vehicle mounts or field mounts.