Defence & Space

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

ICEYE Federation: How can the effectiveness of national satellite constellations be increased?

In recent years, ICEYE has been increasingly developing its portfolio of services aimed at military customers. This European company, which builds satellites…

2026-06-17 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 14 minutes

MSBS Grot: A Polish firearm with its own DNA

The MSBS Grot is a family of carbines and rifles developed by Polish engineers, the military, and users who gradually shaped its…

2026-06-14 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 12 minutes

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

U.S.-UAE artificial intelligence task force

U.S. Central Command announced an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to establish the first bilateral task force aimed at accelerating the…

2026-07-28 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz cooperate on unmanned systems programs

German companies Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in integrating electronic warfare and signals…

2026-05-13 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

MSPO 2026: Record-breaking edition driven by dual-use technologies

The 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) will take place at Targi Kielce on September 8–11, 2026. This year’s edition has already…

2026-08-18 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Mehler Protection returns to Poland for MSPO 2026

Mehler Protection, part of Mehler Systems and a manufacturer of personal and platform ballistic protection, is returning to MSPO in Kielce from September…

2026-08-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Poland: One year of Operation Safe West

July 7, 2026, marked the first anniversary of the launch of Operation “Safe West.” One year earlier, soldiers of the…

2026-07-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

US Customs and Border Protection orders more Airbus H125 helicopters

European company Airbus Helicopters has finalized a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 light helicopters by US Customs and Border Protection’s…

2026-07-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Hanwha to deliver K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the US Army

Hanwha Defense US, the US subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, will deliver six K9 MH wheeled howitzer prototypes to the…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar with air defense system

German defense group Rheinmetall AG and Hensoldt have announced that, during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise, they demonstrated…

2026-08-19 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Trump limits US participation in South Korea’s Ulchi Freedom Shield 2026 exercises

President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to reduce US military participation in the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise in South Korea, citing…

2026-08-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Rheinmetall and Boeing deepen cooperation on European CCA project

Rheinmetall and Boeing have announced the launch of a joint program aimed at rapidly introducing Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) capabilities in Germany –…

2026-08-10 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo sign laser communications cooperation agreement

Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo are planning the world’s first in-flight laser communications link between a spacecraft returning from orbit and…

2026-08-18 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Airbus to supply communications satellite to Spain

Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Spanish operator Hisdesat to develop and build the SpainSat NG-III satellite, Europe’s most…

2026-08-07 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes
Shooting

Sightmark Introduces the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4 Closed‑Emitter Red Dot Sight

Sightmark expands its lineup with a new closed‑emitter reflex sight — the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4. Designed for hunting and…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New FALCO D910 L chest holster

FALCO, a Slovak holster manufacturer with many years of experience, is introducing the D910 L — a long‑awaited Kydex chest holster welcomed by the…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Sightmark Introduces the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4 Closed‑Emitter Red Dot Sight

Sightmark expands its lineup with a new closed‑emitter reflex sight — the Mini Shot M‑Spec Solar Enclosed M4. Designed for hunting and…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New FALCO D910 L chest holster

FALCO, a Slovak holster manufacturer with many years of experience, is introducing the D910 L — a long‑awaited Kydex chest holster welcomed by the…

2026-08-21 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

BC ARMS USA: Polish defense company enters the American market

BC ARMS USA is a new company based in California that will offer Americans ballistic protection equipment of Polish design.

2026-07-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Soft armor vest Titanium Tactical QR I from Greek Anorak

The Greek company Anorak offers a soft bulletproof vest, Titanium Tactical QR I, available for sale from EUR 599 to EUR 738.

2026-06-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Polish team wins King of 2 Miles 2026 competition

Jakub Sidorowicz as the shooter and Rafał Rutkowski as the spotter won the demanding King of 2 Miles long-range competition in France, scoring two…

2026-05-12 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

This Year’s Spring Delta Long Range Weekend Concludes

Another edition of the Delta Long Range Weekend has concluded. Long-range shooting enthusiasts met at the Military Institute of Armament Technology…

2026-05-11 | Grzegorz Sobczak | 4 minutes

CZ Bren 3 for Montenegro

On July 24th, 2026, Colt CZ Group officially announced the signing of an agreement for the delivery of products from Česká…

2026-07-28 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New 1–10x LPVO: Sightmark Presidio 1–10×26 SFP

Sightmark is introducing a new Presidio 1–10×26 SFP low‑power variable optic, designed to stand out with an MRAD reticle featuring a centrally illuminated…

2026-07-22 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Mantis TitanX now available at the Strefa Celu store

Strefa Celu (Jammas) announces the arrival of advanced Mantis TitanX training devices, which, taking the form of a Glock pistol replica…

2026-04-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Delta Long Range Weekend 2026 coming on May 9

This year’s edition of Delta Long Range Weekend will take place on May 9. Do you shoot mid-range, long-range, or extreme long-range? Test…

2026-03-16 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Growth in Firearm Permits in Poland Continues in 2025

The National Police Headquarters has released a report on firearm permits in Poland in 2025. The number of shooters continues to increase, with nearly 45,000…

2026-02-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 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

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

Mactronic Patrol RX Flashlight – Six-Month Field Review

I received the Mactronic Patrol RX for testing at the end of 2025. After more than six months of use, I can now…

2026-07-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 9 minutes

KJI K950 Carbon – a tripod for discerning shooters

The concept of tripods in shooting has firmly taken root in shooters’ minds. The idea of using tripods began to take shape during…

2026-06-11 | Jarosław Lis | 10 minutes

Light on the Rifle: Why It Changes Everything Inside a Building

Weapon-mounted lighting is one of the most discussed and least understood categories in tactical equipment. This is a guide to what it actually…

2026-07-13 | Redakcja | 5 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

Third Batch of Rosomaks with ZSSW-30 Delivered to the Polish Armed Forces

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the delivery to the Polish Armed Forces of the third batch of Rosomak 8×8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles equipped with 30 mm Remote-Controlled Turret Systems (ZSSW-30).

On Tuesday, 25 November 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on social media the delivery to the Polish Armed Forces of the third batch of Rosomak 8×8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles equipped with 30 mm Remote Controlled Turret Systems (ZSSW-30).

Photos: Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz via X

New batches of military equipment are being delivered to units across Poland! The 21st Podhale Rifles Brigade of the 18th Mechanized Division has just received 14 new Rosomak wheeled infantry fighting vehicles equipped with the remotely controlled turret system – ZSSW-30. We are getting stronger and stronger!” wrote the Minister of National Defense on the social platform X.

The population of predators is growing in strength. The Podhale Rifles from Rzeszów are receiving 14 Rosomak carriers with unmanned turrets. This is yet another product from a Polish manufacturer that meets the requirements of our armed forces,” wrote Deputy Minister of National Defense Paweł Bejda, responsible for overseeing the technical modernization of the Polish Armed Forces.

Good news – more Rosomaks are successfully reaching the end user. This is the role of the Armament Agency,” the Armament Agency also confirmed the deliveries.

The 1st Podhale Rifles Battalion of the 21st Podhale Rifles Brigade has already received two batches of Rosomak wheeled infantry fighting vehicles with the ZSSW-30. The first batch, consisting of five vehicles, was delivered on 14 December 2023, while the second – of undisclosed quantity – was delivered on 18 December 2024. In the meantime, on 26 January 2024, the first live-fire tests under training-ground conditions were reported, followed by another series on 10 March of this year.

Deliveries are being carried out under the first implementation contract of 5 July 2022 for 70 ZSSW-30 units, which are to be integrated with vehicle chassis already in service, along with a logistics and training package. The value of that contract was nearly 1.7 billion PLN, with the implementation period set for 2024–2027.

The second execution contract was signed on 8 July 2024 and covers the delivery of another 58 complete vehicles for approximately 2.6 billion PLN gross, with deliveries scheduled for 2026–2027. The framework agreement provides for a total of 341 Rosomak vehicles equipped with the ZSSW-30. The parties to the agreement are the State Treasury – Armament Agency and a consortium comprising Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), the Polish Armaments Group, Rosomak, and WB Electronics (part of the WB Group).

On 21 November 2022, WB Electronics signed a four-year contract worth over 206 million PLN with PCO for the supply of Commander’s Optoelectronic Heads (GOD-1) and Gunner’s Optoelectronic Heads (GOC-1), intended for integration with the ZSSW-30.

According to their intended role, Rosomak APCs equipped with the ZSSW-30 are designed to engage armored targets as well as enemy positions and fortifications, and to provide fire support to subunits during combat operations. The optoelectronic systems used in the ZSSW-30 enable mission execution regardless of the time of day and in difficult weather conditions. The equipment has also been adapted to operate in harsh climatic environments.

The main armament of the ZSSW-30 is the Bushmaster Mk 44S automatic cannon, which allows both automatic and semi-automatic fire using five different types of ammunition, including programmable rounds. The secondary armament is a modified 7.62 mm UKM-2000C machine gun coaxially mounted with the cannon. Additional armament includes a dual launcher for Spike anti-tank guided missiles. The weapons can be reloaded both from the outside and from inside the vehicle.

The commander and the gun operator can independently observe, detect, identify, and track ground and aerial targets, including using the autotracker function. Additionally, the crew can operate in a hunter-killer mode, in which the commander locates and identifies a target and then transfers the designated target to the gun operator’s display for tracking and engagement.

The ZSSW-30 systems will fully replace the Leonardo OTO Melara Hitfist-30P turrets. Work on the new turret was commissioned on 29 March 2013 by the then Armament Inspectorate of the Ministry of National Defense and assigned to a consortium of HSW and WB Electronics. Initially planned to take two years, the project was ultimately extended. Qualification tests of the two ZSSW-30 prototypes mounted on Rosomak vehicles began in January 2020 and were completed on 1 October 2021.

The next ordered vehicles equipped with ZSSW-30 turrets will be 80 modernized Rosomak-L (Long) infantry fighting vehicles with an extended hull. A total of 80 vehicles were ordered on 17 December 2024 for approximately 4.3 billion PLN, with deliveries scheduled for 2027–2028. These vehicles will feature increased payload capacity, a new engine, and will be an amphibious variant equipped with a wave breaker.

In the next stage, ZSSW-30 systems are expected to be integrated into the planned 1,000 Borsuk tracked infantry fighting vehicles, the first batch of 111 units of which was ordered on 27 March of this year for approximately 6.57 billion PLN gross. The first deliveries are expected in the coming weeks. It cannot be ruled out that the system, in its current or modified form, will also be installed on several hundred Ratel heavy infantry fighting vehicles (CBWP) and several hundred next-generation wheeled armored personnel carriers (KTO) in their combat variants, which will be developed under the Serwal program.

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