Defence & Space

Polish WB Group Unveils ZMU-05N Naval Weapon Module

During the DSEI trade fair in Japan, AREX, a company within the WB Group, presented the ZMU-05N remote-controlled weapon module for…

2025-05-23 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 4 minutes

German-Indian cooperation: Rheinmetall and Reliance enter into strategic partnership

Strategic cooperation between Reliance from India and Rheinmetall. Focus on ammunition: Reliance to supply explosives and propellants for medium- and large-calibre…

2025-05-23 | Redakcja | 3 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

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

Hanwha to Showcase Integrated Defence Solutions for Canada at CANSEC 2025

Hanwha will participate in CANSEC 2025 in Ottawa, Canada on May 28th and 29th, 2025, showcasing a comprehensive suite of leading-edge defence…

2025-05-22 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition – Europe Arms Itself, and MSPO Gains in Significance

Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and increasing defense spending in Europe, the 33rd edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO)…

2025-05-20 | Redakcja | 3 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

Hanwha to Showcase Integrated Defence Solutions for Canada at CANSEC 2025

Hanwha will participate in CANSEC 2025 in Ottawa, Canada on May 28th and 29th, 2025, showcasing a comprehensive suite of leading-edge defence…

2025-05-22 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition – Europe Arms Itself, and MSPO Gains in Significance

Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and increasing defense spending in Europe, the 33rd edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO)…

2025-05-20 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Polish WB Group Unveils ZMU-05N Naval Weapon Module

During the DSEI trade fair in Japan, AREX, a company within the WB Group, presented the ZMU-05N remote-controlled weapon module for…

2025-05-23 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 4 minutes

German-Indian cooperation: Rheinmetall and Reliance enter into strategic partnership

Strategic cooperation between Reliance from India and Rheinmetall. Focus on ammunition: Reliance to supply explosives and propellants for medium- and large-calibre…

2025-05-23 | Redakcja | 3 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

German-Indian cooperation: Rheinmetall and Reliance enter into strategic partnership

Strategic cooperation between Reliance from India and Rheinmetall. Focus on ammunition: Reliance to supply explosives and propellants for medium- and large-calibre…

2025-05-23 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition – Europe Arms Itself, and MSPO Gains in Significance

Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and increasing defense spending in Europe, the 33rd edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO)…

2025-05-20 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Another Meeting at the Polish Ministry of National Defence with a Delegation from South Korea’s DAPA

Polish Deputy Minister of National Defence Paweł Bejda met with Deputy Minister of South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA),…

2025-05-14 | Redakcja | 1 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

ICEYE and IHI start cooperation to develop SAR satellite constellation in Japan

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE and the Japanese IHI Corporation are beginning cooperation in the construction of a constellation of up to 24…

2025-05-22 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE and Safran Announce Strategic Partnership on Persistent Surveillance Capabilities

ICEYE and Safran join forces to deliver cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), forging a unique partnership to strengthen strategic…

2025-05-20 | Redakcja | 3 minutes
Shooting

BC Arms Armors a Vehicle for the Polish “W Międzyczasie” Foundation

The Polish non-profit foundation W Międzyczasie (“In the Meantime”), which provides medical rescue services on the Ukrainian battlefield, has begun operating…

2025-05-12 | Michał Ihnatów | 7 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

Szczęśniak Special Vehicles will deliver 10 heavy tow trucks for the Swedish army

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with the Polish company Szczęśniak Special Vehicles for the delivery of 10 heavy recovery and technical rescue vehicles based on a Scania chassis.

On Monday, February 17, 2025, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV – Försvarets materielverk) under the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden announced that it had signed a framework agreement worth approximately 600 million SEK (225.29 million PLN) with the company Szczęśniak Special Vehicles from Bielsko-Biała for the delivery of 10 heavy recovery and technical rescue vehicles based on a Scania 8×8 chassis, commonly referred to as heavy tow trucks.

The civilian vehicle on which the Swedish Army version will be based / Photo: Szczęśniak Special Vehicles

The contract is set to last for four years, with the option to extend it for an additional three years. The Polish company will be responsible for the vehicle body, while the subcontractors will include the Swedish companies Sepson (specialized equipment) and Scania Sverige AB (base chassis).

The delivery of the first prototype configuration unit is scheduled for December 2025. It will undergo extensive testing and trials before the final production configuration is refined and further deliveries begin.

The heavy recovery vehicles will be a welcome addition to the Armed Forces, as the function of equipment maintenance (OHT) has been seriously neglected for many years,” commented the FMV agency on the new purchase.

According to the disclosed specifications, the vehicle will be powered by a 520 HP (383 kW) engine and feature a three-person cabin. It will be equipped with five onboard winches, including the main Sepson Septrac winch with a pulling force of 20 tons per side, as well as a main crane boom with a lifting capacity of 20 tons. Additionally, the rear tilting arm will be designed for lifting, towing, and recovering all types of wheeled vehicles used by the Swedish Armed Forces, thanks to over 200 accessories included in its equipment.

The Szczęśniak Special Vehicles company already has experience in the construction of military vehicles of this type. For the Heavy Wheeled Recovery and Technical Rescue Vehicles (CKPEiRT) Hardun program for the Polish Army, in cooperation with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Military University of Technology and the Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology, it developed and offered the KWZT-1 Mamut vehicle on a Tatra T815-7Z0R9T 44 440 8×8.1R chassis. However, the contract was ultimately won by Rosomak (part of the Polish Armaments Group), which offered a vehicle based on a Scania CB 8×8 chassis—interestingly, a model that is no longer in production. In the end, the Mamut was later used as the basis for developing the KWZT-2 for the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces and the KWZT-3 for the Czech Republic.

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