Defence & Space

Contract Signed for the Delivery of the Satellite Earth Observation System under the MikroSAR Program

The consortium of the Polish-Finnish company ICEYaE and the Polish company Military Communication Works No. 1 has signed a contract with the…

2025-05-14 | Redakcja | 9 minutes

Rafael Demonstrates Naval C-UAS Success Ahead of CNE Participation

Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems tested its Typhoon 30 Remote Weapon Station to neutralize drones at various ranges during a demonstration…

2025-05-14 | Redakcja | 2 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

Run-flat inserts – an essential component of modern military wheeled vehicles

For many years, it has been observed that wheeled chassis purchased and operated by the armed forces require additional equipment to enable…

2025-03-07 | Radosław Niesobski | 4 minutes

Rafael Demonstrates Naval C-UAS Success Ahead of CNE Participation

Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems tested its Typhoon 30 Remote Weapon Station to neutralize drones at various ranges during a demonstration…

2025-05-14 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Poland and Belgium Strengthen Ties Amid Piorun Missile Deal

In Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken.…

2025-05-12 | Redakcja | 4 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

Rohde & Schwarz enhances military spectrum monitoring capabilities

Rohde & Schwarz advances their military spectrum monitoring portfolio by launching easily deployable monitoring systems, designed to help armed forces optimize their spectrum management,…

2025-04-21 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Rafael has unveiled its improved MicroLite payload

During Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled its improved MicroLite…

2025-05-10 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Rheinmetall cooperates with DSTA in Singapore – innovation in simulation and training systems

German-based Rheinmetall AG and Singapore-based Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) agree on cooperation. Memorandum of Understanding signed on simulation…

2025-05-06 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Contract Signed for the Delivery of the Satellite Earth Observation System under the MikroSAR Program

The consortium of the Polish-Finnish company ICEYaE and the Polish company Military Communication Works No. 1 has signed a contract with the…

2025-05-14 | Redakcja | 9 minutes

Rafael Demonstrates Naval C-UAS Success Ahead of CNE Participation

Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems tested its Typhoon 30 Remote Weapon Station to neutralize drones at various ranges during a demonstration…

2025-05-14 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Illegal Migration to Europe in the First Quarter of 2025

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has published statistics on attempted illegal crossings of the EU’s external borders…

2025-05-05 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Galvion’s European Production Hub in Poland is declared Fully Operational

Canadian-based Galvion company has announced that their European Production Hub in Poland is now fully operational.

2025-04-04 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Contract Signed for the Delivery of the Satellite Earth Observation System under the MikroSAR Program

The consortium of the Polish-Finnish company ICEYaE and the Polish company Military Communication Works No. 1 has signed a contract with the…

2025-05-14 | Redakcja | 9 minutes

Rafael Demonstrates Naval C-UAS Success Ahead of CNE Participation

Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems tested its Typhoon 30 Remote Weapon Station to neutralize drones at various ranges during a demonstration…

2025-05-14 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Canada: Seized Russian An-124 Ruslan Closer to Being Transferred to Ukraine

Ukrainian Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna announced that the Attorney General of Canada has filed a request with the Ontario Superior Court…

2025-05-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

CV90 Among Topics in Swedish-Lithuanian Defense Talks

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas paid a visit to Stockholm, where he held talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on defense…

2025-04-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Contract Signed for the Delivery of the Satellite Earth Observation System under the MikroSAR Program

The consortium of the Polish-Finnish company ICEYaE and the Polish company Military Communication Works No. 1 has signed a contract with the…

2025-05-14 | Redakcja | 9 minutes

WB Group Delivered Components for ESA Satellites

WB Group delivered primary structures for the CHIME satellite developed by Thales Alenia Space on behalf of the European Space Agency…

2025-05-06 | Redakcja | 3 minutes
Shooting

Direct Action Curtiss — chest rig for a heavier caliber

Direct Action offers a variety of chest rigs, each optimized for specific tasks. The Curtiss model is designed to carry three HK…

2025-04-23 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New logo of Belgian arms manufacturer FN

The Belgian company FN (part of the FN Browning Group) has presented a new company logo and brand tagline.

2025-04-18 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Michael F. Dineen Promoted to President of Streamlight

Streamlight, Inc. announced that it has promoted Michael F. Dineen to President. Formerly Chief Revenue Officer, Dineen succeeds Raymond L. Sharrah.

2025-04-10 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Streamlight introduces the TLR-8 HL-X and TLR-8 HL-X sub

Streamlight introduces the TLR-8 HL-X flashlight with an integrated laser sight, producing a beam with up to 1,000 lumens of power, offering…

2025-03-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Direct Action Curtiss — chest rig for a heavier caliber

Direct Action offers a variety of chest rigs, each optimized for specific tasks. The Curtiss model is designed to carry three HK…

2025-04-23 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025: Source Tactical with Ballistic Protection for Women

At the Source Tactical booth, not only popular hydration systems were showcased, but also personal ballistic protection—including armor specifically designed…

2025-02-26 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 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

New logo of Belgian arms manufacturer FN

The Belgian company FN (part of the FN Browning Group) has presented a new company logo and brand tagline.

2025-04-18 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Semi-automatic designated marksman rifle MSBS Grot .308 S20 for civilian shooters

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom, a member of the Polish Armaments Group, has introduced the semi-automatic designated marksman rifle MSBS Grot .308 S20…

2025-03-11 | Redakcja | 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

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

TEST: Direct Action Vanguard Uniform

The Vanguard is a uniform set from the Polish brand Direct Action, designed in collaboration with special forces soldiers. There are…

2025-01-19 | Michał Gaweł | 18 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

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

Sweden receives M3 amphibious rigs from GDELS

The European company General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) – Bridge Systems has delivered the first of the ordered M3 amphibious bridging vehicles to the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV).

On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the European company General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) – Bridge Systems announced that it had delivered the first of the ordered M3 amphibious bridge and ferry system to the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) of the Ministry of Defense.

Photo: GDELS

The ceremony took place at the GDELS – Bridge Systems production facility in Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, with the participation of Jonas Lotsne, Head of Military Equipment at FMV, and Dr. Christian Kauth, Managing Director of the manufacturer, along with other invited guests.

The agreement between FMV and GDELS – Bridge Systems was signed on July 5, 2022, and covered 16 sets. The system was scheduled to enter service in 2024 under the name Amfibiebro 400, complementing the GDELS Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) amphibious bridges, known in Sweden by the military designation Däcksbro 300. Subsequently, on March 7, 2024, an amendment to the agreement was signed, extending it by an additional 9 sets for a total value of approximately 400 million SEK.

The delivery of all sets is expected to be completed by 2027. This number of sets will enable the construction of a crossing approximately 300 meters long.

Photo: FMV

The M3 system consists of self-propelled amphibious ferries on a wheeled chassis with an integrated, deployable bridge span. Constructing a 100-meter crossing is expected to take engineers approximately 10 minutes.

The M3 system features a load capacity of MLC 85 (77.11 tons) for tracked vehicles and MLC 132 (119.75 tons) for wheeled vehicles, while the IRB system has corresponding capacities of MLC 80 (72.57 tons) and MLC 96 (87.09 tons). The Military Load Classification (MLC) system is based on short tons.

Interestingly, the Swedish Armed Forces tested the M3 system as early as 20 years ago, but due to geopolitical changes (the global war on terror) and a shrinking economy, the project was subsequently shelved. The experiences FMV gained during those tests are now being largely implemented.

So far, M3 sets have been delivered to the armed forces of Germany, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Latvia, and Slovakia, with Ukraine expected to receive them as part of military aid from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Interestingly, in June 2023, the Netherlands ordered the aforementioned IRB sets on a truck chassis for their own armed forces.

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