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

Russians Use the New Izdeliye 30 Cruise Missile in Combat

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has revealed that Russia has begun using new air-launched cruise missiles designated Izdeliye 30 (Product 30) and published technical details after examining the wreckage.

On Monday, March 2, 2026, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (HUR MO) reported that, according to an analysis by its specialists, the recently recovered wreckage of a missile used in a massive drone-and-missile strike represents a new self-guided system carried by aircraft, designated Izdeliye 30 (Product 30).

Image and photos: HUR MO

A detailed analysis of the design, components, and electronic component base has been published in the “Strike Assets” section of the War & Sanctions information portal. The site has previously featured analyses of other new weapons systems, including the Geran-5 combat UAV and the S8000 Banderol cruise missile.

According to the analysis of the debris, the missile contains components from both Russian and foreign entities. Based on markings and design features, its main manufacturer and integrator has been identified as OKB Zvezda, which is part of Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV), headquartered in Korolyov near Moscow.

The missile has a wingspan of 3 meters, carries a heavy 800 kg warhead, and is assessed to have an operational range of at least 1,500 km. Its first recorded combat use against a target on Ukrainian territory took place at the end of last year.

Photographs of the recovered wreckage:

How was the manufacturer identified? According to the analysis, certain technical solutions were found to be standardized with other products developed by this design bureau and the wider KTRV corporation. In particular, the missile contains a pneumatic pyro-valve identical to components used in the Kh-35U Uran anti-ship missile. Its structural layout also indicates compatibility with the AKU-5M launcher system used for deploying Raduga Kh-101, Kh-55, and Kh-555 cruise missiles from strategic bombers.

In turn, the satellite navigation system, possibly used for the first time in Russian cruise missiles, combines products from two different Russian companies: a jam-resistant satellite signal receiver with a Kometa-M12 digital antenna manufactured by the All-Russian Research Institute of Radio Engineering Progress (VNIIR Progress), based in Cheboksary in the Chuvash Republic, and a receiving and processing unit produced by KB Navis of Moscow, developed on the basis of the Navis NR9 receiver.

The integration of these subsystems is carried out using an interface manufactured by Arzamas Research and Production Enterprise Temp-Avia, based in Arzamas in the Nizhny Novgorod region, a company known for producing flight control units for guided aerial bombs.

Another component, the standalone BUBS-30 warhead control unit, was built using Russian-made subsystems. Its key element is a 32-bit ARM 1986VE1AT microcontroller manufactured by AO PKK Milandr, headquartered in Zelenograd, Moscow region.

As mentioned, the Ukrainians also identified foreign-manufactured components — which is not the first such discovery in relation to Russian weapons systems:

  • an eight-bit register 23121554IR22T from OAO Integral (Belarus);
  • an RS-485/RS-422 transceiver (MAX3491ESD 2146+) from Maxim Integrated (part of Analog Devices; USA);
  • an ISSI IS62WV102416BLL-25TLIDW0215Y1 2309 memory chip from Integrated Silicon Solution Inc. (USA);
  • a 07 ALO16J70BF101 235BB441L THA 72188T memory chip from Spansion (USA);
  • a 3N502PQSU clock multiplier from ON Semiconductor (USA);
  • an RS-232 line driver/receiver ADM3202A #220 from Analog Devices (USA);
  • a 32-bit binary counter DS1374C-33 2313A3 3CHW8A1 from Dallas Semiconductor (part of Maxim Integrated and Analog Devices; USA);
  • a TSR 1-2433SM DC/DC converter from Traco Power (Switzerland);
  • a TxDAC AD9753 #2424 digital-to-analog converter from Analog Devices (USA);
  • an AD9253 BCPZ 105 no. 2505 6826438 PHIL analog-to-digital converter from Analog Devices (USA);
  • an M10050-KB A0103A 09107824 2337A3 GNSS module from u-blox (Switzerland);
  • an LTM DC/DC module from Linear Technology Corporation (part of Analog Devices; USA);
  • a MON Vs 011N10MC 972K18 transistor from Vergiga Semiconductor (China);
  • a KF50 GK21Q204 voltage regulator from STMicroelectronics (Switzerland);
  • a four-channel ABT125 1E58601 TnD22 36A buffer from Nexperia (Kingdom of the Netherlands);
  • an RS-232 line driver/receiver ADM3251E ARWZ no. 2123 5357279.1 from Analog Devices (USA).

Other Russian-made components, not previously mentioned, include:

  • a 220N Z250B10AB 4R9 filter from NII Kulon;
  • a K50-93IV capacitor from ELEKOND;
  • a 2T881A transistor from Kremniy EL;
  • a 2322 5559 IN13U2 465 transceiver from NPO Fizika;
  • an SNTs132B electrical connector from Ural Electrical Connectors Plant Isiet;
  • a D13-14V 2207 throttle valve from Strela Production Association.