Defence & Space

Arrowhead 140 – from Britain’s Type 31 frigates to ORP Wicher

The roll-out of the future ORP Wicher, the first of three Project 106 Miecznik multirole frigates currently being built in Gdynia,…

2026-08-11 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 11 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

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

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

Russia’s Rostec delivers new equipment to ground forces

In recent days, state-owned corporation Rostec announced the delivery of additional BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles and Tablet-M-IR artillery fire-control vehicles to the…

2026-08-10 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 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

Polish Bryza patrol aircraft takes part in operation to inspect tanker Toa Payoh

On August 3, the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command announced that an M28B Bryza B1R maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft operated…

2026-08-10 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

Farnborough 2026: Airbus Defence and Space unmanned aircraft programs

At this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, Airbus Defence and Space, the division of the European Airbus group responsible for military systems…

2026-07-28 | Grzegorz Sobczak | 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

Future Polish Navy frigate ORP Wicher rolled out ahead of launch

The future ORP Wicher was ceremonially rolled out of the assembly hall at PGZ Stocznia Wojenna. The vessel is currently being…

2026-08-10 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 4 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

Arrowhead 140 – from Britain’s Type 31 frigates to ORP Wicher

The roll-out of the future ORP Wicher, the first of three Project 106 Miecznik multirole frigates currently being built in Gdynia,…

2026-08-11 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 11 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

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

Poland and U.S. continue talks on strengthening American military presence in Poland

Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence Paweł Zalewski met with U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission in Poland Stephanie Holmes…

2026-07-20 | Redakcja | 2 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

ICEYE becomes first company backed by European Commission’s Scaleup Europe Fund

The Scaleup Europe Fund, established by the European Commission together with a group of European investors and managed by EQT, announced its first…

2026-08-07 | Redakcja | 1 minutes
Shooting

FALCO Multi-Fit Holsters – new DM04 and AM03 models

FALCO Holsters, a Slovak holster manufacturer, is expanding its versatile leather Multi-Fit line with two new models: the AM03 IWB/OWB and…

2026-07-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 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

FALCO Multi-Fit Holsters – new DM04 and AM03 models

FALCO Holsters, a Slovak holster manufacturer, is expanding its versatile leather Multi-Fit line with two new models: the AM03 IWB/OWB and…

2026-07-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

New Mantis Pink Rhino Pro Laser Cartridges for Shotguns and Revolvers

Mantis, one of the leading manufacturers of dry‑fire training solutions, is introducing new Pink Rhino Pro laser cartridges. The line…

2026-07-27 | 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

Ukraine strikes semiconductor production facility in Voronezh

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced a successful strike on the Voronezh semiconductor production facility VZPP-Sborka in Voronezh, which supplies components for Kh-101 cruise missiles and Iskander-K missiles.

On Monday, June 22, 2026, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced via social media further strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation, including on the Voronezh semiconductor production facility VZPP-Sborka in Voronezh, which supplies components for Kh-101 cruise missiles and Iskander-K missiles.

Photo: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The strike was carried out by units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine using precision air-launched cruise missiles.

VZPP-Sborka is an extremely important element of the Russian military-industrial complex. It produces electronic systems used in Russian missiles, in particular for Iskander system missiles.

In cooperation with other enterprises, the facility also produces and supplies electronic component assemblies for Russian missile weapon systems and air defense systems. In particular:

  • transistor circuits and arrays for the electronics units of Kh-101 cruise missiles;
  • semiconductor arrays for the BCOM Zarya-61M onboard digital computers used in 9M727 Iskander-K cruise missiles;
  • diodes and transistor circuits for television cameras of the tracking system of Pantsir-S1 self-propelled artillery-missile air defense systems.

The products of this facility are directly used by Russia to produce precision guided weapons with which the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation strikes the territory of Ukraine and kills civilians. The destruction of the facility’s capabilities will significantly limit Russia’s ability to produce new missiles.

UPDATE

According to Russian channels, the Ukrainians reportedly used the latest precision extended-range air-launched missiles AGM-188 Rusty Dagger, developed under the ERAM (Extended Range Attack Munition) program, rather than the British-French Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG as initially claimed. These are missiles produced by American company Zone 5 Technologies, recently acquired by Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA), and also offered under the LCCM (Low-Cost Containerized Missiles) program run by the US Department of Defense.

It was previously reported that during the night of June 21-22, several targets were struck on the territory of the Russian Federation and Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory.

The Satellite Communications Center (SCC) in Dubna in the Moscow Oblast was hit. Extensive smoke was observed at the facility. Damage is currently being assessed. This is a branch of the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC), operating since 1980, and is the largest facility of its kind in Russia and one of the largest in Europe. As part of the RSCC ground technical facilities complex, the SCC in Dubna carries out a wide range of satellite communications tasks.

A drone operator training range in the Debaltseve area of the occupied Luhansk Oblast was also struck, as were drone control points in the Myrnohrad and Perebudova areas of the occupied Donetsk Oblast.

Additionally, Russian command and observation posts were struck in the Ilyok-Penkivka area of Belgorod Oblast in Russia and in the Pokrovsk area of Donetsk Oblast.

A road bridge in the Vasylivka area of the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast was also damaged; it is used for troop transfers and logistical support of the Russian occupying forces.

According to additional data analysis, on June 21 damage to the infrastructure of the Kavkaz port in Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation and two car ferries was confirmed. These facilities are used to support Russian occupying forces in the southern oblasts of Ukraine.

The Russians also carried out a limited strike against targets in Ukraine. A single Iskander-M ballistic missile was launched from occupied Crimea, along with 88 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Geran/Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas types, as well as drone decoys of various types (including Parodiya), launched from the directions of Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Shatalovka, Oryol, Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, Hvardiyske in Crimea, and Donetsk Oblast.

The attack was repelled by aviation, missile air defense forces, electronic warfare (EW) and unmanned systems units, and mobile air defense groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

According to preliminary data as of 08:30 local time, 79 drones in the north, south, and east of the country were shot down or forced to crash. One ballistic missile and 5 drones struck 6 locations, and debris fell in 9 locations.

According to monitoring footage, three missiles struck the VZPP-Sborka facility in very rapid succession: