Defence & Space

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 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

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

U.S.-UAE artificial intelligence task force

U.S. Central Command announced an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to establish the first bilateral task force aimed at accelerating the…

2026-07-28 | Rafał Muczyński | 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

MSPO 2026: Record-breaking edition driven by dual-use technologies

The 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) will take place at Targi Kielce on September 8–11, 2026. This year’s edition has already…

2026-08-18 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Mehler Protection returns to Poland for MSPO 2026

Mehler Protection, part of Mehler Systems and a manufacturer of personal and platform ballistic protection, is returning to MSPO in Kielce from September…

2026-08-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 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

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Trump limits US participation in South Korea’s Ulchi Freedom Shield 2026 exercises

President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to reduce US military participation in the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise in South Korea, citing…

2026-08-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Rheinmetall and Boeing deepen cooperation on European CCA project

Rheinmetall and Boeing have announced the launch of a joint program aimed at rapidly introducing Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) capabilities in Germany –…

2026-08-10 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo sign laser communications cooperation agreement

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo are planning the world’s first in-flight laser communications link between a spacecraft returning from orbit and…

2026-08-18 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Airbus to supply communications satellite to Spain

Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Spanish operator Hisdesat to develop and build the SpainSat NG-III satellite, Europe’s most…

2026-08-07 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes
Shooting

Sightmark Introduces the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4 Closed‑Emitter Red Dot Sight

Sightmark expands its lineup with a new closed‑emitter reflex sight — the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4. Designed for hunting and…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New FALCO D910 L chest holster

FALCO, a Slovak holster manufacturer with many years of experience, is introducing the D910 L — a long‑awaited Kydex chest holster welcomed by the…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Sightmark Introduces the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4 Closed‑Emitter Red Dot Sight

Sightmark expands its lineup with a new closed‑emitter reflex sight — the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4. Designed for hunting and…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New FALCO D910 L chest holster

FALCO, a Slovak holster manufacturer with many years of experience, is introducing the D910 L — a long‑awaited Kydex chest holster welcomed by the…

2026-08-21 | 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

CZ Bren 3 for Montenegro

On July 24th, 2026, Colt CZ Group officially announced the signing of an agreement for the delivery of products from Česká…

2026-07-28 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 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

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

Russian Missile and Drone Attack in Western Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported another massive Russian missile and drone attack targeting sites in the western, central, and eastern parts of the country.

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that since 7:00 p.m. the previous day, Russia had carried out another air and missile attack against various targets, launching 447 munitions, primarily aimed at objectives in six oblasts.

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

The Russians launched:

  • 2 3M22 Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missiles from occupied Crimea;
  • 21 Kh-101 cruise missiles from over the Caspian Sea;
  • 16 Kalibr cruise missiles from vessels in the Black Sea;
  • 408 unmanned aerial vehicles, including approximately 250 Geran/Shahed-type drones and decoy UAVs of various types (including Gerbera), launched from the directions of Kursk, Bryansk, Oryol, Shatalovo, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, as well as from Crimea and Donetsk.

The main directions of the attack were the Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, and Vinnytsia oblasts.

The attack was repelled by aviation, air defense missile forces, electronic warfare (EW) units and unmanned systems units, as well as mobile air defense groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

According to preliminary data, as of 10:30 a.m. local time, air defense systems had shot down or caused to crash 406 aerial targets, including 14 Kh-101 missiles, 10 Kalibr missiles, and 382 unmanned aerial vehicles.

Hits by 13 missiles and 21 UAVs were recorded at 19 locations. Debris from downed UAVs was also reported in three locations. At the time of publication, information regarding two missiles and an unspecified number of UAVs was still being clarified.

President Of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy:

Wherever the security situation allows, rescue and repair operations are underway at the sites of Russian strikes. Yesterday’s attack involved more than 400 drones and around 40 missiles of various types. The main targets were the power grid, power plants, and substations. Damage was recorded in the Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Rivne oblasts. In Rivne, a residential building was damaged. In Ladyzhyn, in the Vinnytsia oblast, drones struck the administrative building of an agricultural college. There were also attacks in the Kyiv and Kharkiv oblasts. Air defense operations are ongoing in several regions.

Russia could choose genuine diplomacy every day, but instead it chooses new strikes. It is crucial that everyone who supports trilateral negotiations responds to this. Moscow must be deprived of the ability to use the cold as a tool of pressure against Ukraine. This requires missiles for Patriot, NASAMS, and other systems. Every delivery helps us survive this winter. I thank all our partners who understand this and are sincerely helping.

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine:

Rivne Oblast: Two people were injured in a Russian attack. Three residential buildings were damaged. Fires broke out. Rescue services and law enforcement officers are working at the scene, documenting the consequences of another enemy strike.

Kyiv Oblast: As a result of a nighttime Russian drone attack in the city of Yahodyn, in the Boryspil district, a fire broke out at a warehouse complex. Firefighting operations are ongoing.

Volyn Oblast: Late in the evening of February 6, a Russian strike caused a fire at an infrastructure facility. No casualties were reported earlier. Thirty rescuers and eight units of equipment from the State Emergency Service were deployed to the scene.

At 5:21 a.m., the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command (DO RSZ) issued the following statement:

Attention. Due to the activity of long-range aviation of the Russian Federation conducting strikes on the territory of Ukraine, Polish military aircraft have begun operating in Polish airspace.

In accordance with established procedures, the Operational Command of the Armed Forces activated the necessary forces and assets at its disposal. Ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have reached a state of readiness.

These actions are preventive in nature and are aimed at securing and protecting airspace, particularly in areas adjacent to threatened regions.

The Operational Command of the Armed Forces is monitoring the current situation, and subordinate forces and assets remain ready for immediate response.

At 8:11 a.m., another statement was released:

Military aircraft operations in our airspace, conducted in connection with strikes by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, have been concluded. The activated ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have returned to standard operational activity.

We inform you that no violation of the airspace of the Republic of Poland was observed.

We thank NATO for its support, as well as Allied Air Command and the German Air Force, whose aircraft helped ensure security in Polish skies today. We also extend our thanks to the Netherlands Armed Forces for their support with air defense systems.

The Polish Armed Forces, in accordance with the framework of Operation Eastern Dawn, continue to monitor the situation in Ukraine and remain on constant readiness to ensure the security of Polish airspace.

Map of attacks (source):

Map: monitorwar via Telegram

On the above map, two points are worth noting: both Tsirkon hypersonic missiles struck targets in the Vinnytsia oblast (pink lines), and the presence of three drones was recorded near the Polish border (yellow lines). Although one of them was marked as having violated Polish airspace, the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command did not confirm this (it is possible that the drone crashed very close to the border).