Defence & Space

Do we take Civil Defense seriously in Poland?

After years of stagnation, the government has finally taken a step toward ensuring the safety of its citizens. The Civil Protection…

2025-08-04 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Parasnake to Deliver Water-Landing-Capable Drones to Poland’s Formoza Special Forces Unit

The company Parasnake Arkadiusz Szewczyk has won the tender procedure conducted by the Formoza military unit for the supply of mini-class…

2025-08-01 | Rafał Muczyński | 9 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

Parasnake to Deliver Water-Landing-Capable Drones to Poland’s Formoza Special Forces Unit

The company Parasnake Arkadiusz Szewczyk has won the tender procedure conducted by the Formoza military unit for the supply of mini-class…

2025-08-01 | Rafał Muczyński | 9 minutes

Polish PM Tusk: Advancing Military Tech for the Armed Forces

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the Air Force Institute of Technology (ITWL) in Warsaw’s Bemowo district. The event was also…

2025-08-01 | Redakcja | 5 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

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

2nd S.E.A.L Conference under Our media patronage

We are pleased to announce that MILMAG Military Magazine has become the media patron of the second edition of the SE.A.L Conference,…

2025-07-11 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

Polish PM Tusk: Advancing Military Tech for the Armed Forces

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the Air Force Institute of Technology (ITWL) in Warsaw’s Bemowo district. The event was also…

2025-08-01 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Elbit Systems Secures Contract for DIRCM Self-Protection Systems for German A400M Aircraft

Israeli company Elbit Systems has received an order from Airbus Defence and Space Europe to supply DIRCM self-protection systems for integration…

2025-08-01 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 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

Tokyo Fire Department Signs Contract for Additional Airbus H225 Super Puma

The European company Airbus Helicopters has announced the signing of a contract to deliver an additional H225 Super Puma medium multirole helicopter…

2025-07-28 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Parasnake to Deliver Water-Landing-Capable Drones to Poland’s Formoza Special Forces Unit

The company Parasnake Arkadiusz Szewczyk has won the tender procedure conducted by the Formoza military unit for the supply of mini-class…

2025-08-01 | Rafał Muczyński | 9 minutes

Polish PM Tusk: Advancing Military Tech for the Armed Forces

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the Air Force Institute of Technology (ITWL) in Warsaw’s Bemowo district. The event was also…

2025-08-01 | Redakcja | 5 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

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

Thales Alenia Space to Build Multipurpose Habitation Module (MPH) for the Moon

Thales Alenia Space has received a contract from the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to build the Multipurpose Habitation Module (MPH) for the…

2025-07-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes
Shooting

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

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

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

Light It Up: Testing the Inforce WMLx Gen3 Weapon-Mounted Flashlight

Join us for a brief look at the third generation of Inforce’s distinctive, and arguably iconic, weapon-mounted flashlight, the WMLx (Weapon Mounted…

2025-07-23 | Mariusz Piwowar | 17 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

Helikon-Tex presents: tailor-made kits for shooters

As the shooting season gains momentum, Helikon-Tex has decided to help shooters choose the essential gear and accessories tailored to the specific type…

2025-07-01 | Mariusz Piwowar | 4 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

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

Grand Power Q1 MK23 & P1 MK23 – Another Way

Is it still possible to make something interesting that comes in the form of a “plastic” pistol with a metal slide? Can it look,…

2025-07-24 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 16 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

Grand Power Q1 MK23 & P1 MK23 – Another Way

Is it still possible to make something interesting that comes in the form of a “plastic” pistol with a metal slide? Can it look,…

2025-07-24 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 16 minutes

Light It Up: Testing the Inforce WMLx Gen3 Weapon-Mounted Flashlight

Join us for a brief look at the third generation of Inforce’s distinctive, and arguably iconic, weapon-mounted flashlight, the WMLx (Weapon Mounted…

2025-07-23 | 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

South Korea: Deliveries of KAI LAH light attack helicopters starts this year

The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced that deliveries of Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) developed by Korea Aerospace Industries will begin this year.

On Friday, January 19th, the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that deliveries of Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) by KAI (Korea Aerospace Industries) will begin this year.

LAH while firing an anti-tank guided missile TAipers / Photo: KAI

The first helicopter from a low rate initial production (LRIP) is currently in the final assembly phase. Then this year it will be handed over to the ordering administration. After completing inspections and acceptance tests, deliveries of the helicopters to the Army Aviation Command will begin, where it will gradually replace the AH-1J/S Cobra and MD 500 Defender helicopters.

The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Korea launched the KHP (Korean Helicopter Program) in 2004, the aim of which was to develop Korean multi-role and attack helicopters, including LAH light attack helicopters. As part of the KHP program, multi-role KUH-1 Surion transport helicopters based on Eurocopter AS532 UC/AC Cougar were developed and Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters were purchased.

On July 7th, 2011, DAPA decided that the LAH light attack helicopter would be developed by KAI. In March 2015, KAI decided to choose the Airbus H155, previously known as Eurocopter EC155 B1, as the basis for the development of LAH – agreements were signed for technology transfer, exclusive production and prevention of internal competition, and in June work on LAH begun.

The LAH prototype premiered on December 18th, 2018. Then, on July 4th, 2019, it successfully made its first flight, and on December 11th, 2020, the LAH was certified.

Therefore, on December 23, 2022, DAPA and KAI signed a contract worth KRW 302 billion to start serial production, including 10 LAH helicopters and a training and logistics package. Deliveries are scheduled for December 2024. On December 27, 2023, the second production contract worth KRW 1.4 trillion was signed, and the first deliveries are scheduled for winter 2025.

20mm TGS autocannon / Photo: Hyunmin Park, MILMAG

The LAH is equipped with a TADS (Target Acquisition Designation System) electro-optical sensor from Hanwha Systems and a 3 barrel 20mm TGS (Turretted Gun System) autocannon from SNT Dynamics, which are connected to the pilot’s HMD display, enabling operation in Stow/ Fixed/Flex/MBR modes.

Anti-tank guided missile TAipers / Photo: Hyunmin Park, MILMAG

The main armament is two pods for 2.75-inch (70 mm) guided or unguided rockets or four TAipers anti-tank guided missiles from Hanwha Aerospace. Serial production of the missiles began in 2023, and entry into service is scheduled for 2026. The missiles have a mass of 35 kg, a range of 8 km and the ability to penetrate rolled armor steel (RHA) with a thickness equivalent of 1,000 mm. The missile uses a dual IIR/CCD infrared and charge-coupled devices camera module from LIG Nex1, fire-and-forget/fire-and-update mode, and direct guidance, Lock-On After Launch (LOAL) and Non Line Of Sight (NLOS) capability, thanks to fiber optic cable technology.

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