Defence & Space

A New Player in the 155 mm Market: WB Group Announces Shell Production

On Thursday, 11 December, WB Group revealed that it has begun work on the development of 155 mm artillery ammunition. The Group’s…

2025-12-12 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 3 minutes

LUCAS: The U.S. Military Tests a Copy of the Geran/Shahed Drone

The U.S. Army has announced tests of the LUCAS (Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System) strike drone, also known as the FLM…

2025-12-12 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

Will Poland need a replacement for MiGs-29

Boeing is offering 32 F-15EX Eagles to satisfy an Air Dominance requirement for the Polish Air Force. Does its still need…

2025-12-11 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 4 minutes

SIPRI: The World’s 100 Largest Arms Producers See Revenue Growth in 2024

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has published a report titled The SIPRI Top 100 Arms-producing and Military Services Companies,…

2025-12-01 | Rafał Muczyński | 9 minutes

A New Player in the 155 mm Market: WB Group Announces Shell Production

On Thursday, 11 December, WB Group revealed that it has begun work on the development of 155 mm artillery ammunition. The Group’s…

2025-12-12 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 3 minutes

LUCAS: The U.S. Military Tests a Copy of the Geran/Shahed Drone

The U.S. Army has announced tests of the LUCAS (Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System) strike drone, also known as the FLM…

2025-12-12 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

Airbus to Integrate Artificial Intelligence into the French Armed Forces’ Information Systems

The European company Airbus Defence and Space has received a 50 million EUR contract to integrate artificial intelligence components into the weapons,…

2025-12-11 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Polish Company Tantalit Joins the WB Group

The WB Group is strengthening its capabilities in the field of advanced IT and telecommunications systems. The Warsaw-based company Tantalit has…

2025-12-11 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

GEVORKYAN’s Contract with Czechoslovak Group and positive investor feedback at the WOOD & Co Conference

GEVORKYAN participated in the prestigious WOOD’S Winter Wonderland EMEA Conference organized by WOOD & Company and concluded a new, significant contract with the…

2025-12-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Enforce Tac 2026: The leading trade fair fosters dialogue on European security

From February 23 to 25, 2026, Enforce Tac, under the patronage of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will bring together leading representatives…

2025-12-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

A New Player in the 155 mm Market: WB Group Announces Shell Production

On Thursday, 11 December, WB Group revealed that it has begun work on the development of 155 mm artillery ammunition. The Group’s…

2025-12-12 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 3 minutes

LUCAS: The U.S. Military Tests a Copy of the Geran/Shahed Drone

The U.S. Army has announced tests of the LUCAS (Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System) strike drone, also known as the FLM…

2025-12-12 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

Poland: New information from the Internal Security Agency on the activities of a spy network

The Polish Internal Security Agency (Agencja Bezpieczeństwa Wewnętrznego, ABW) has reported new charges in the case of the activities of a spy…

2025-12-05 | Redakcja | 8 minutes

PolCam Technologies Enhance Safety in Crisis Situations

An interview with Maciej Kłosiński, representing the WB Group, focused on PolCam’s solutions designed to support public safety management in crisis situations through…

2025-12-02 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 11 minutes

LUCAS: The U.S. Military Tests a Copy of the Geran/Shahed Drone

The U.S. Army has announced tests of the LUCAS (Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System) strike drone, also known as the FLM…

2025-12-12 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

USAF: Flight Tests of the New Litening LA Targeting Pod

The American company Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force have begun the flight-test phase of the new Litening LA electro-optical…

2025-12-12 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Polish Deputy Minister of State Assets Konrad Gołota visits the USA

Since Friday, 5 December 2025, Deputy Minister of State Assets Konrad Gołota has been on a visit to the United States.

2025-12-06 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

Poland’s National Security Bureau on the New U.S. National Security Strategy

Yesterday, the White House published the new U.S. National Security Strategy, signed by President Donald Trump. Poland’s National Security Bureau presented…

2025-12-06 | Redakcja | 10 minutes

ICEYE and General Catalyst Join Forces to Redefine Satellite Reconnaissance in Europe

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE is securing new funding, with the General Catalyst fund playing the leading role and broad participation…

2025-12-05 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Memorandum on the Wideband Global SATCOM Military Satellite Communications System For Polish Armed Forces

The Polish Geospatial Intelligence and Satellite Services Agency (ARGUS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States regarding the…

2025-12-04 | Redakcja | 2 minutes
Shooting

MSBS GROT Pistol for the U.S. Market

According to Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, the MSBS GROT Pistol with three barrel variants has received certification from the Bureau of…

2025-12-11 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Will the Swedish Police Replace the MP5 with the Sako AK24?

According to the portal Polis Tidningen, the Swedish Police have expressed interest in replacing their 9 mm Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns…

2025-12-11 | Michał Ihnatów | 10 minutes

Sightmark Strikon VMP 1–4×22 – a bridge between a red dot sight and an LPVO

Sightmark is introducing the compact Strikon VMP 1–4×22 prism scope. Its compact design, compatible with the Aimpoint Micro mounting standard,…

2025-12-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

New Gun & Shooting Expo to be held on March 3–6, 2026

A new trade show on the Polish event map – from March 3 to 6, 2026, the Gun & Shooting Expo will take place…

2025-12-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

New Gun & Shooting Expo to be held on March 3–6, 2026

A new trade show on the Polish event map – from March 3 to 6, 2026, the Gun & Shooting Expo will take place…

2025-12-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Direct Action Introduces MultiCam Tropic – Adapt. Blend. Overcome.

Responding to direct demand from special operations operators, Direct Action is introducing the MultiCam Tropic camouflage pattern into its product lineup…

2025-11-14 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

EURO TARGET SHOW 2026 – Become Part of the Largest Industry Event in Poland!

On 27–29 March 2026, the next edition of the Euro Target Show will take place at the Poznań International Fair – one…

2025-12-08 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

Enforce Tac 2026: The leading trade fair fosters dialogue on European security

From February 23 to 25, 2026, Enforce Tac, under the patronage of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will bring together leading representatives…

2025-12-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

MSBS GROT Pistol for the U.S. Market

According to Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, the MSBS GROT Pistol with three barrel variants has received certification from the Bureau of…

2025-12-11 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Will the Swedish Police Replace the MP5 with the Sako AK24?

According to the portal Polis Tidningen, the Swedish Police have expressed interest in replacing their 9 mm Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns…

2025-12-11 | Michał Ihnatów | 10 minutes

SightMark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 – a Complicated Name for Simple, Reliable Gear

The name of this unassuming little SightMark device sounds like the name of a vampire from The Witcher saga: Emiel Regis…

2025-11-26 | Anna Mielczarek | 9 minutes

Mantis TitanX – dry fire training taken to a new level?

Mantis, the American manufacturer of dry fire training solutions, introduces the TitanX – a laser-based training device that replicates a Glock-style pistol…

2025-11-13 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 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

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

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

SightMark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 – a Complicated Name for Simple, Reliable Gear

The name of this unassuming little SightMark device sounds like the name of a vampire from The Witcher saga: Emiel Regis…

2025-11-26 | Anna Mielczarek | 9 minutes

Upgrading the Classic Glock with a DK ARMS Mounting Plate for a Red Dot Sight

Technology is advancing at a staggering pace. What was a novelty just two, three, or four years ago is now the standard. The same…

2025-09-22 | Karol Szczęśniak | 9 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

The Ministry of National Defense denies reports of drastic budget cuts

The Polish Ministry of National Defense has denied TV Republika‘s reports of plans to reduce expenditures by 25% (PLN 57 billion) under the Central Material Plans for the years 2025-2028.

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, Telewizja Republika reported that it had obtained financial plans that the Ministry of National Defense allegedly sent to the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces (SG WP) for agreement. The document indicated a 25% reduction (57 billion PLN, ca. 14.4 billion USD) in expenditures under the Central Material Plans (CPR) for the years 2025-2028. These plans were reportedly negatively reviewed by the Chief of the SG WP, General Wiesław Kukuła. The Ministry of National Defense has firmly denied these reports.

Photo: The Ministry Of National Defense

Editor Piotr Nisztor published a post on the social media platform X, indicating that expenditures under the CPR are to be reduced:

  • by 4.7 billion PLN (9.4 %) in 2025;
  • by 6.5 billion PLN (11.4 %) in 2026;
  • by 18.04 billion PLN (30.2 %) in 2027;
  • by 28.02 billion PLN (44.6 %) in 2028.

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense in the PiS government, Mariusz Błaszczak:

Sabotage by Tusk’s government. According to the document obtained by TV Republika, they plan to cut defense spending: by 9% in 2025, by 11% in 2026, by 30% in 2027, by 44% in 2028. This is a blow to our security! We demand immediate explanations!

Refutation by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz:

Ladies and gentlemen, what MP Mariusz Błaszczak wrote today is a lie. According to our plans, defense spending will increase by at least 10% compared to this year’s budget. Please do not repeat lies and do not rely on unclear sources. Our adversaries, especially in the East, are just waiting for this.

Response from MP Mariusz Błaszczak:

Minister, in the documents shown by TV Republika, it is black and white that you plan to take 57 billion PLN from the army. Thanks to the vigilance of General Kukuła, who opposed these plans, it may be possible to stop the budget drain of the Polish Armed Forces. Address the documents, not repeat party lines. I also advise you to finally understand that you are being sabotaged by Tusk. This is yet another such case. Wake up! This is about Poland’s security!

Statement by the Ministry of National Defense

Statement by the Ministry of National Defense regarding false information about planned defense spending cuts

The Ministry of National Defense firmly denies the information provided by TV Republika, alleging that the Ministry plans to cut defense spending by 57 billion PLN from 2025 to 2028. These claims are completely baseless and mislead the public.

The Ministry of National Defense does not plan any budget cuts amounting to 57 billion PLN. In fact, next year we plan to increase the army’s budget by 10%, which is part of a long-term national security strategy aimed at strengthening our armed forces in the face of current geopolitical threats.

The dissemination of unverified and false information by the media is irresponsible and harmful. We urge all media to be reliable and to thoroughly verify facts before publication. False information can affect the public’s sense of security and create unnecessary chaos.

The Ministry of National Defense demands an immediate correction of the false information by TV Republika. If no correction is made, we will consider taking appropriate legal action to protect the good name of the Ministry and prevent further dissemination of disinformation. Additionally, questions arise about possible foreign, including Russian, inspirations behind these actions. We want to know on whose behalf the authors of these false reports acted and what their motivations were.

Deputy Minister of National Defense Cezary Tomczyk:

Mr. Błaszczak – together with your colleagues from PiS, you are no different from Russian trolls who attack the Polish Army and the Ministry of National Defense every day. The budget will be 10% higher – you are a hypocrite, a liar, and an irresponsible person.

Response from MP Mariusz Błaszczak:

Our MPs have shown that the document regarding budget cuts is genuine. You wanted to take funds away from defense, you haven’t explained this, and once again – just like in the years 2007-2015 – you want to weaken the Polish Army. And in response to this statement, I am submitting a defamation complaint to the prosecutor’s office.

Minister of Finance Andrzej Domański:

Defense spending is our priority. Next year, it will increase not only nominally but also in relation to GDP.

The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces confirmed the authenticity of the published document fragments, but this does not necessarily mean that spending reductions will occur.