Defence & Space

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

Newly revealed defence company Tiberius Aerospace launches Sceptre a revolutionary new Ramjet 155mm munition

UK and US-based defence industry newcomer Tiberius Aerospace has announced the launch of its 155mm Sceptre rocket-assisted (ramjet) artillery ammunition.

2025-05-19 | 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

Newly revealed defence company Tiberius Aerospace launches Sceptre a revolutionary new Ramjet 155mm munition

UK and US-based defence industry newcomer Tiberius Aerospace has announced the launch of its 155mm Sceptre rocket-assisted (ramjet) artillery ammunition.

2025-05-19 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Framework Agreement for 10,000 Warmate Loitering Munitions for the Polish Armed Forces

In Warsaw, a framework agreement was signed between the Polish Armament Agency and WB Electronics for the delivery of nearly one…

2025-05-15 | Redakcja | 8 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

Rheinmetall and Indra Group announce a strategic agreement on armored vehicles

Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, a subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, and Indra have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic cooperation in the…

2025-05-15 | 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

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

Newly revealed defence company Tiberius Aerospace launches Sceptre a revolutionary new Ramjet 155mm munition

UK and US-based defence industry newcomer Tiberius Aerospace has announced the launch of its 155mm Sceptre rocket-assisted (ramjet) artillery ammunition.

2025-05-19 | 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

Newly revealed defence company Tiberius Aerospace launches Sceptre a revolutionary new Ramjet 155mm munition

UK and US-based defence industry newcomer Tiberius Aerospace has announced the launch of its 155mm Sceptre rocket-assisted (ramjet) artillery ammunition.

2025-05-19 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Elbit Systems with two new contracts

The Israeli company Elbit Systems announced the conclusion of two agreements with export users: Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle dor…

2025-05-19 | 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 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

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
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

Two NATO Forward Land Forces Bases to Be Established in Finland

The Finnish Minister of Defense, Antti Häkkänen, has decided to approve the deployment of NATO military bases on the country’s territory.

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, during the North Atlantic Council meeting of NATO defense ministers at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen announced his decision to approve the deployment of NATO Forward Land Forces (FLF) in the garrisons of Rovaniemi and Sodankylä on Finnish territory.

Photo: US Army

“A forward land forces presence, scalable according to the security situation, together with Finland’s national defense capabilities, is an important part of strengthening the deterrence and defense of the entire alliance in the north and more broadly in the Arctic region. As deployment locations, Rovaniemi and Sodankylä provide challenging yet excellent conditions for troop training, not only in northern Finland but also across a wider area,” Defense Minister Häkkänen said.

The NATO Forward Land Forces bases will be part of the Alliance’s collective defense tasks during peacetime. Under normal circumstances, the land forces will conduct exercises and training jointly with Finnish troops. The FLF command component will be permanently stationed in Finland, while the units themselves will be present there as part of exercises. The FLF forces will be closely integrated into NATO’s operational planning, and if the security situation changes, their numbers can always be increased to brigade level. Reinforcements will be practiced regularly, even during peacetime.

Through FLF operations, we are building even better interoperability with our allies and strengthening NATO’s readiness and ability to implement NATO’s operational plan in Finland if necessary. The land forces are a strong demonstration of the Alliance’s unity, readiness, and defense capability,” Defense Minister Häkkänen stated.

Sweden will serve as the framework nation for NATO’s Forward Land Forces bases in Finland. The framework nation has significant responsibilities in planning and establishing FLF components in close cooperation with the host nation, other participating countries, and NATO.

In June 2024, NATO defense ministers decided on the deployment of a command component and Forward Land Forces bases in Finland. This decision was confirmed at the NATO Summit in July 2024. At the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in February 2025, further guidelines on the basic structure of the FLF were approved, along with details on the implementation of the command component.

Finland became a NATO member on June 4, 2023. On December 18, 2023, a defense cooperation agreement with the United States was signed, granting U.S. forces access to 15 Finnish military installations, including five in the north of the country, near the Russian border.

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