Defence & Space

Hanwha Systems and BAE Systems Sign MOU to Build Next-Generation Reconnaissance Satellite System

Hanwha Systems, a leading South Korean defense and aerospace technology company, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

2025-06-10 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Galvion awarded FBI contract for their Hellbender FE helmet

Galvion announces the successful award of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) contract for their Galvion Hellbender Federal Edition (FE) helmet…

2025-06-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Karkonosze Program: A Game-Changer for the Polish Air Force’s Tankers?

The Polish Air Force has been requesting the acquisition of aerial refueling tankers for years. The program to procure a multi-role transport…

2025-05-23 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Swedish A26 Submarine and Poland’s Orka Program

In early April, Saab organized a visit for representatives of the Polish defense media to the Saab Kockums shipyard, located in Karlskrona…

2025-05-08 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 16 minutes

SBU on Operation Spider’s Web Details: Was a Tu-160 Strategic Bomber Destroyed?

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released a video compilation showing all FPV drone strikes carried out with Osa-type drones…

2025-06-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Iron Beam with new laser director

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the Israeli Ministry of Defense unveil new Iron Beam laser director. Company to Showcase Full High-Energy…

2025-06-05 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Advancing multi-domain EW operations: Rohde & Schwarz unveils latest innovations at AOC Europe

Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates the next generation of SIGINT/EW systems, sensor fusion and signal analysis solutions, designed to meet the evolving…

2025-05-12 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Iberian Blackout: Is Poland Prepared for a Similar Scenario?

The blackout on the Iberian Peninsula has prompted a few cautious questions about whether Poland is secure in the event of…

2025-05-02 | Krzysztof Zagórski | 6 minutes

Poland: GROTowisko-25 Conference Begins Next Week

On the weekend of June 14–15, 2025, the next edition of GROTowisko will take place. Once again, the military complex…

2025-06-04 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Russia: MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon Cancelled Again

The CEO of the Russian state corporation Rostec, Sergey Chemezov, announced that the 16th MAKS-2025 International Aviation and Space Salon,…

2025-06-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Hanwha Systems and BAE Systems Sign MOU to Build Next-Generation Reconnaissance Satellite System

Hanwha Systems, a leading South Korean defense and aerospace technology company, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

2025-06-10 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Galvion awarded FBI contract for their Hellbender FE helmet

Galvion announces the successful award of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) contract for their Galvion Hellbender Federal Edition (FE) helmet…

2025-06-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Galvion awarded FBI contract for their Hellbender FE helmet

Galvion announces the successful award of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) contract for their Galvion Hellbender Federal Edition (FE) helmet…

2025-06-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

IDET & PYROS 2025: KALAN Tracked Amphibious Vehicle as the Successor to the PTS

During the International Fire Fighting Equipment and Services Fair PYROS (held alongside IDET 2025 in Brno), the Czech company New…

2025-05-30 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Hanwha Systems and BAE Systems Sign MOU to Build Next-Generation Reconnaissance Satellite System

Hanwha Systems, a leading South Korean defense and aerospace technology company, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

2025-06-10 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

SBU on Operation Spider’s Web Details: Was a Tu-160 Strategic Bomber Destroyed?

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released a video compilation showing all FPV drone strikes carried out with Osa-type drones…

2025-06-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

SBU on Operation Spider’s Web Details: Was a Tu-160 Strategic Bomber Destroyed?

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released a video compilation showing all FPV drone strikes carried out with Osa-type drones…

2025-06-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Polish Minister of Defence Travels to the U.S. for Meeting with Pete Hegseth

A press conference was held at the 1st Airlift Base with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz…

2025-05-26 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Hanwha Systems and BAE Systems Sign MOU to Build Next-Generation Reconnaissance Satellite System

Hanwha Systems, a leading South Korean defense and aerospace technology company, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

2025-06-10 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Airbus, CNES and VAST reaffirm commitment to strengthening EO capabilities in Vietnam

Airbus Defence and Space, the French Space Agency, and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology have signed a Declaration of…

2025-05-26 | Redakcja | 2 minutes
Shooting

Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X – a Bayonet of Light for Your Weapon

The devil’s not so scary once you shine a light on him—and he’s certainly easier to neutralize in the spotlight. A weapon-mounted flashlight…

2025-06-09 | Anna Mielczarek | 6 minutes

Mactronic M-Fire Guardian – A New Flashlight for Professionals

Mactronic is introducing a new angle flashlight, the M-Fire Guardian. According to the manufacturer, it is the first angle flashlight with red…

2025-06-04 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X – a Bayonet of Light for Your Weapon

The devil’s not so scary once you shine a light on him—and he’s certainly easier to neutralize in the spotlight. A weapon-mounted flashlight…

2025-06-09 | Anna Mielczarek | 6 minutes

Mactronic M-Fire Guardian – A New Flashlight for Professionals

Mactronic is introducing a new angle flashlight, the M-Fire Guardian. According to the manufacturer, it is the first angle flashlight with red…

2025-06-04 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

Protective Rescuer Vest – BC Arms Archangel

The Archangel Rescuer Vest is the result of a collaboration between Polish companies Currahee and BC Arms. It was created in…

2025-05-16 | Mariusz Rams | 6 minutes

Direct Action Spitfire Plate Carrier – Part 1: Testing the Carrier

Nowadays, the market offers a wide range of options in the gear and load-bearing equipment category. One of the most basic…

2025-05-08 | Michał Gaweł | 14 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025 starts on February 24th

Enforce Tac is an international trade fair aimed at law enforcement officers, experts from government agencies, and representatives of the…

2025-01-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

POLSECURE: Holsters HPE Poland offer for uniformed services

At the 3rd International Police and Public Security Fair POLSECURE 2024 in Kielce, Holsters HPE Poland presented its offer for…

2024-05-01 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

MSBS GROT BULLPUP conversion now available

Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom is introducing long-awaited conversion kits for the MSBS GROT S16 FB-M1 and S10 FB-M1 semi-automatic rifles,…

2025-06-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

IDET 2025: Grand Power Showcases M4M1 Carbines for the Slovak Armed Forces

At the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair IDET 2023 in the Czech Republic, Grand Power — a Slovak firearms manufacturer — showcased…

2025-05-28 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 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

Weapon light: a practical tool for everyday service. How to choose?

In the world of armed forces, where every second can determine the outcome of an operation, precision and effectiveness are…

2024-08-29 | Redakcja | 7 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…

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…

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 | 8 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

Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X – a Bayonet of Light for Your Weapon

The devil’s not so scary once you shine a light on him—and he’s certainly easier to neutralize in the spotlight. A weapon-mounted flashlight…

2025-06-09 | Anna Mielczarek | 6 minutes

Protective Rescuer Vest – BC Arms Archangel

The Archangel Rescuer Vest is the result of a collaboration between Polish companies Currahee and BC Arms. It was created in…

2025-05-16 | Mariusz Rams | 6 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

Supervisory Board of Rheinmetall AG: Sabina Jeschke and Sigmar Gabriel nominated as new members

Prof Dr Sabina Jeschke and former Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel have been nominated as new members of Rheinmetall AG’s supervisory board.

5th December 2024. In today’s meeting, the supervisory board of Rheinmetall AG decided to nominate Prof Dr Sabina Jeschke and Federal Minister (ret.) Sigmar Gabriel as new members of the supervisory body. Additionally, the mandates of Prof Dr Andreas Georgi, Marc Tüngler and Ulrich Grillo are to be prolonged. The corresponding nominations will be published together with the invitation to the Annual General Meeting in 2025.

Photo: Rheinmetall AG

After years of successful involvement, Prof Dr Susanne Hannemann and Klaus-Günter Vennemann will resign from Rheinmetall’s supervisory board at the end of the shareholders’ meeting on 13 May 2025. The capital side continues to be represented by Saori Dubourg, Dr Eng Klaus Draeger, as well as Louise Öfverström, with Ulrich Grillo acting as the chair.

Ulrich Grillo, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Rheinmetall AG:

We are delighted about this significant strengthening of the supervisory board. We have been able to win two prominent personalities for Rheinmetall, bringing outstanding knowledge and experience in their respective fields to the table and whose words are highly important. We will profit from Ms Prof Dr Jeschke und former Federal Minister Mr Gabriel, both professional and personal. Sabina Jeschke offers unbeatable business and technical expertise that will help us to advance on the path of digitalisation and the use of AI technology. In a rapidly changing world, Sigmar Gabriels’s expertise in geopolitics is of particular value to us. As a keen analyst, he will open new perspectives for us and, with his international reputation, be of support at home and abroad.

Ulrich Grillo: The decision of these two outstanding personalities in favour of Rheinmetall once again highlights how much the corporation’s role has changed – towards that of a major technology company that has become an indispensable pillar of national and international security. Through their appointment, we are supporting Rheinmetall’s strategic goal in acting as a driver of technology and innovation for industrial development in both, military and civilian markets.

Former Federal Minister Sigmar Gabriel:

My membership of the supervisory board of Rheinmetall should be understood as a contribution to dealing with the necessity of a strong and efficient defence industry in Germany and Europe in an offensive way. Our children and grandchildren will only be able to grow up in a peaceful Europe if war does not make a comeback as a political tool. Military strength is not the only prerequisite for this, but it is an essential one. The Bundeswehr must regain defensive capabilities and thus, be fit for wartime requirements. Also, the European pillar of NATO needs to strengthen its deterrence potentials. There are certainly many prerequisites for this, but a strong national and European champion like Rheinmetall is also needed. Amid this, I believe I can bring a range of skills to the Supervisory Board of Rheinmetall from my time in politics, while also showing quite openly how necessary military defence is to secure peace in Europe, and prevent possible military aggression against our country and its allies.

Prof Dr Sabina Jeschke:

Artificial intelligence, complex cyber-physical systems and high-performance computing are indispensable elements for security and technological sovereignty – both of which are more important today than ever before. Rheinmetall’s responsibility lies not only in providing sophisticated defence technologies, but also in further developing technological foundations that can make our society safer and more resilient. For me, and having this in mind, it is important to clearly and responsibly emphasise the main aspects of Rheinmetall’s future direction, taking the tensions between innovation and security into account.

Sabina Jeschke is a manager, founder and renowned scientist. The graduate physicist specialised in artificial intelligence, data analysis, cyber-physical systems, robotics, automation technology and human-machine interaction, network technologies and high-performance computing/quantum computing. From 2009 to 2017, she was a full professor of mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University and was responsible for ‘Digitalisation and Technology’ on the executive board of Deutsche Bahn from 2017 to 2021. She is co-founder of several tech start-ups and was a member of the supervisory board of Vitesco, the specialist for drive technologies, from 2021 to 2024. In addition, Sabina Jeschke holds an honorary professorship at the TU Berlin. Since October 2024, she has been a member of the advisory board of DPE (Deutsche Private Equity).

Sigmar Gabriel is a former federal politician, convinced trans-Atlanticist, a recognised publicist and economic expert. He joined the SPD in 1977 and served as the federal chairman of Germany’s oldest political party from 2009 to 2017. He has held many other prominent positions throughout his political career. He served as the Prime Minister of the German State of Lower-Saxony from 1999 to 2003 before moving into federal politics. He was appointed Federal Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (2005 to 2009) and held the office of Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy from 2013 to 2017, before being appointed Foreign Minister, heading the Federal Foreign Office (until 2018). Between 2013 and 2018, he was Vice-Chancellor in the cabinet of Chancellor Angela Merkel. At the end of 2019, he left the German Bundestag after 14 years of membership.

Since June 2019, Sigmar Gabriel has been the chairman of the Atlantik-Brücke and is also a member of the European Council on Foreign Relations. Since 2020, he has been a member of the supervisory boards of Deutsche Bank and Siemens Energy.

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