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

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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

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2026-07-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Soft armor vest Titanium Tactical QR I from Greek Anorak

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2026-06-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Polish team wins King of 2 Miles 2026 competition

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2026-05-12 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

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CZ Bren 3 for Montenegro

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

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Mantis TitanX now available at the Strefa Celu store

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Delta Long Range Weekend 2026 coming on May 9

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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…

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5 Best Value ATN Rifle Scopes Under €1500

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MILMAG Visits Grand Power

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Mactronic Patrol RX Flashlight – Six-Month Field Review

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KJI K950 Carbon – a tripod for discerning shooters

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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…

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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…

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Wielkopolskie Zakłady Pancerne Hipolita Cegielskiego armored plant established in Poznań

At the Voivodeship Office in Poznań, three key documents were signed enabling the establishment of a new, large, and powerful defense sector entity – Wielkopolskie Zakłady Pancerne Hipolita Cegielskiego in Poznań.

On Monday, June 22, 2026, three key documents enabling the establishment of a new, large, and powerful defense sector entity – Wielkopolskie Zakłady Pancerne Hipolita Cegielskiego in Poznań – were signed at the Voivodeship Office in Poznań. To this end, a Letter of Intent regarding the establishment of Wielkopolskie Zakłady Pancerne Hipolita Cegielskiego in Poznań, a Social Agreement – Pact for H. Cegielski – Poznań, and a Letter of Intent – H. Cegielski-Poznań Creditors’ Agreement were signed.

(Hipolit Cegielski, after whom the plant is named, was a prominent mid-19th century Polish industrialist and social activist during the era of the Partitions of Poland – translator’s note)

Photos: Polish Armaments Group

The signing ceremony was attended by, among others, representatives of HCP trade union organizations, Minister of State Assets Wojciech Balczun, Secretary of State at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister and government spokesperson Adam Szłapka, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of State Assets Konrad Gołota, Second Deputy Governor of Greater Poland Voivodeship Jarosław Maciejewski, President of the Management Board of the Industrial Development Agency (ARP) Daniel Ryczek, Vice President of the Management Board of ARP Marek Zaleśny, President of the Management Board of H. Cegielski Plants, and President of the Management Board and Director General of the Military Automotive Works (WZM) in Poznań Grzegorz Szkaradek, as well as President of the Management Board of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) Adam Leszkiewicz.

Wielkopolskie Zakłady Pancerne Hipolita Cegielskiego is the answer to years of discussion about the future of Cegielski. We are opening a new chapter for Poznań, creating development prospects, guaranteeing jobs, and building a strong entity for Polish security,” said Minister of State Assets Wojciech Balczun.

Minister Adam Szłapka, Secretary of State at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister and government spokesperson, who was present at the ceremony, emphasized:

This is a historic moment. Not only for Wielkopolskie Zakłady Pancerne Hipolita Cegielskiego, but for Cegielski itself, for Poznań, and for Greater Poland. This is a story of tradition, the future, and agreement. Because it is at Cegielski that what is most precious in Poznań has been concentrated for generations – diligence, entrepreneurship, and responsibility to the community.

Deputy Minister of State Assets Konrad Gołota noted:

We are building something that is meant to last for years – wisely, responsibly, and on solid foundations. I thank all those who worked over the past months to make this project a reality. These were difficult and lengthy negotiations. We are opening a new chapter.

The parties to the Letter of Intent regarding the establishment of Wielkopolskie Zakłady Pancerne Hipolita Cegielskiego in Poznań (WZPHC) are the Military Automotive Works (WZM), H. Cegielski – Poznań, Stomil-Poznań (in liquidation), the Industrial Development Agency (ARP), and the Polish Armaments Group.

In the Letter of Intent, the parties expressed their intention to cooperate in establishing Wielkopolskie Zakłady Pancerne Hipolita Cegielskiego in Poznań. The purpose of establishing WZPHC is to combine HCP’s production competencies with WZM’s service and repair competencies, and to achieve a synergy effect that will allow for the maintenance and development of market position in the face of dynamically growing competition. Through the merger of WZM and HCP, the “H. Cegielski” brand will also be preserved and the proud industrial heritage associated with the founder of the plants, Hipolit Cegielski, as well as the traditions and achievements of the Cegielski plants, will be continued. The foundation for building Wielkopolskie Zakłady Pancerne Hipolita Cegielskiego in Poznań is the merger of the Military Automotive Works with H. Cegielski – Poznań. Following the merger, WZM would be renamed Wielkopolskie Zakłady Pancerne Hipolita Cegielskiego in Poznań.

The signing of Monday’s agreements, through the integration of the potential of Greater Poland’s defense companies and the synergy effect achieved, will enable the establishment of Wielkopolskie Zakłady Pancerne Hipolita Cegielskiego in Poznań – a powerful defense sector entity that is an important element of the state security system. The ‘H. Cegielski’ brand – so important economically and historically for Poznań and Greater Poland – will thus also be preserved. The merged entity means new jobs, and thus a strengthening of the industrial potential, product offering, and competitiveness of the PGZ Group,” emphasized President of the Management Board of the Polish Armaments Group Adam Leszkiewicz.

The second document signed was the “Social Agreement – Pact for H. Cegielski – Poznań”. Its signatories are the social partners (representatives of five trade unions operating at HCP), HCP, WZM, and PGZ. The Social Agreement is an element of the dialogue conducted with the social partners. It aims to confirm the intentions and plans of PGZ and HCP regarding the Company, and to assure the social partners of their participation in consultations on actions taken regarding the Company.

The Social Agreement also stipulates that HCP undertakes, until the merger with WZM, to maintain current employment levels. Provision has also been made – if necessary – for the use of a Voluntary Departure Program mechanism, and for the subsequent agreement on any changes to the functioning of this program. The continuation of the existing Company Collective Labor Agreement in its current form was also stipulated. Furthermore, in accordance with the provisions of the Social Agreement, the parties will consult on the business strategy and development plans of WZPHC.

During Monday’s ceremony, a Letter of Intent – H. Cegielski-Poznań Creditors’ Agreement was also signed. Its parties are PGZ and ARP Operator. The purpose of the letter is to agree on a common course of action enabling the implementation of restructuring measures at HCP.

Prior to the signing of the letters of intent and agreements, Minister of State Assets Wojciech Balczun, Deputy Minister Konrad Gołota, and PGZ President Adam Leszkiewicz laid flowers at the commemorative plaque honoring Cegielski workers and the events of the Poznań June 1956 at the main gate of HCP.

Press release

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