Defence & Space

BAE Systems signs licensing agreement for L119 light howitzers for Ukraine

At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom, British company BAE Systems signed a licensing agreement with its strategic defense partner…

2026-07-22 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Leonardo and Baykar joint venture LBA Systems achieves full operational capability

At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom, Italy’s Leonardo group and Turkish company Baykar Makina announced that their joint…

2026-07-22 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 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

BAE Systems signs licensing agreement for L119 light howitzers for Ukraine

At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom, British company BAE Systems signed a licensing agreement with its strategic defense partner…

2026-07-22 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Deliveries of Baobab-K mine-laying vehicles to the Polish Armed Forces begin

The first Baobab-K scatterable mine-laying vehicles, manufactured by Huta Stalowa Wola, have been delivered to the 16th Orzysz Engineer Regiment.

2026-07-21 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 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

Farnborough 2026: Anduril unveils the Omen unmanned aircraft

U.S. company Anduril Industries showcased the Omen hybrid vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the…

2026-07-22 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

MV-75 Cheyenne II promoted in the UK as international interest grows

U.S. company Bell Textron showcased the MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom.

2026-07-22 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

BAE Systems signs licensing agreement for L119 light howitzers for Ukraine

At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom, British company BAE Systems signed a licensing agreement with its strategic defense partner…

2026-07-22 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Leonardo and Baykar joint venture LBA Systems achieves full operational capability

At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom, Italy’s Leonardo group and Turkish company Baykar Makina announced that their joint…

2026-07-22 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Poland: One year of Operation Safe West

July 7, 2026, marked the first anniversary of the launch of Operation “Safe West.” One year earlier, soldiers of the…

2026-07-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

US Customs and Border Protection orders more Airbus H125 helicopters

European company Airbus Helicopters has finalized a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 light helicopters by US Customs and Border Protection’s…

2026-07-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

BAE Systems signs licensing agreement for L119 light howitzers for Ukraine

At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom, British company BAE Systems signed a licensing agreement with its strategic defense partner…

2026-07-22 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Farnborough 2026: Anduril unveils the Omen unmanned aircraft

U.S. company Anduril Industries showcased the Omen hybrid vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the…

2026-07-22 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Poland and U.S. continue talks on strengthening American military presence in Poland

Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence Paweł Zalewski met with U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission in Poland Stephanie Holmes…

2026-07-20 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Poland’s defense and foreign ministers hold press conference after NATO Summit in Ankara

The two-day NATO Summit concluded in Ankara on July 8. Poland was represented by President Karol Nawrocki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

2026-07-10 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

First satellite of the MikroGlob Earth Observation Satellite System reaches space

The Polish Ministry of National Defence announced the launch into space of the first PIRX-1 satellite under the MikroGlob Earth…

2026-07-08 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

ICEYE places four new satellites in orbit during the Transporter-17 mission

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, a global leader in satellite reconnaissance, has successfully placed four new SAR satellites in orbit.

2026-07-08 | Redakcja | 4 minutes
Shooting

New 1–10x LPVO: Sightmark Presidio 1–10×26 SFP

Sightmark is introducing a new Presidio 1–10×26 SFP low‑power variable optic, designed to stand out with an MRAD reticle featuring a centrally illuminated…

2026-07-22 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Light on the Rifle: Why It Changes Everything Inside a Building

Weapon-mounted lighting is one of the most discussed and least understood categories in tactical equipment. This is a guide to what it actually…

2026-07-13 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Light on the Rifle: Why It Changes Everything Inside a Building

Weapon-mounted lighting is one of the most discussed and least understood categories in tactical equipment. This is a guide to what it actually…

2026-07-13 | Redakcja | 5 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

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

New 1–10x LPVO: Sightmark Presidio 1–10×26 SFP

Sightmark is introducing a new Presidio 1–10×26 SFP low‑power variable optic, designed to stand out with an MRAD reticle featuring a centrally illuminated…

2026-07-22 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Hybrid Staccato HD P4X hits the market

Staccato is expanding its HD line of combat pistols with the new P4X, which combines a full-size grip with a compact slide…

2026-07-10 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 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

Light on the Rifle: Why It Changes Everything Inside a Building

Weapon-mounted lighting is one of the most discussed and least understood categories in tactical equipment. This is a guide to what it actually…

2026-07-13 | Redakcja | 5 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

Russia sets another grim record: more than 1,500 drones over Ukraine

Russia launched a record 1,623 weapons, mostly drones, against targets across Ukraine between May 12 and 14, 2026, in several waves of mass attacks.

According to Ukraine’s General Staff, in two waves of drone attacks that began on Tuesday evening and continued throughout Wednesday, Russia first launched 139 drones, followed by another 753. A further wave of attacks came later, and according to morning data, 731 weapons were used, most of them drones.

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Kyiv branch

The first wave of attacks began on May 12 at 18:00 local time. As mentioned, Russia used 139 drones of various types: Shahed/Geran, Gerbera, Italmas and Parody-type drone decoys, launched from the directions of Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, as well as Chauda in occupied Crimea. By 08:00 on May 13, 111 of them had been shot down. Hits by 20 drones were recorded in 13 locations, along with falling debris in four locations.

The mass attack continued throughout yesterday. In the next wave, by 18:30, Russia had used another 753 drones, as many as 710 of which were shot down. The main direction of the attacks was toward regions in western Ukraine, prompting Poland to scramble aircraft for combat patrols near the border.

The third wave of attacks continued in the evening and overnight, with Kyiv being the main direction of attack. This time, Russia used not only drones. A total of 731 weapons were launched, including 675 drones. The remaining weapons used were three Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic/hypersonic missiles, 18 Iskander-M ballistic missiles/S-400 surface-to-air missiles, and 35 Kh-101 cruise missiles. Ukraine managed to shoot down 693 targets, including 652 drones, 29 Kh-101s and 12 Iskander-M/S-400 missiles. Hits by 15 missiles and 23 drones were recorded in 24 locations, along with falling debris in 18 locations.

Although Ukraine managed to shoot down a total of 1,514 weapons, almost 93.3%, this came at enormous cost and undoubtedly overwhelmed the country’s air defenses. Fourteen people were killed and more than 80 were injured, including many children.