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Air Warfare
Poland signs for 96 Apache attack helicopters
14th August 2024
Poland selected the Apache two years ago and recently finalised details of an offset agreement. The Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Letter of Offer and Agreement (LOA) has sealed the deal.
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Air Warfare
Poland broadens commercial defence channels with South Korea through sales of Warmate drones
9th September 2024
The sale was welcomed by South Korea, which advocated ongoing mutual commercial support.
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Land Warfare
Poland announces IBCS integration timeline
6th September 2024
Polish defence leaders said the country already has a squadron trained on using the Integrated Battle Command System which it planned to move forward with in 2024.
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Land Warfare
Leopard MBT: Alpha beast finally gets to work after a long slumber (updated 2024)
14th May 2024
Leopard MBTs are German-made main battle tanks that have been in service since the Cold War and have undergone several upgrades to remain competitive in modern warfare. This article traces the history and development of the Leopard 1 and 2, its variants, its operational service and its future prospects.
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2023: Australian companies launch rockets from Funnel Web robot, point to Ukraine potential
7th September 2023
Australian companies Black Sky Aerospace and Funnel Web Systems showcased a demonstration of rocket-firing from a UGV at Poland's MSPO, specifically pointing to potential in the war in Ukraine as a scenario where they could be used.
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Air Warfare
Insight: Is the Watchkeeper UAV providing value for money for the British Army?
8th September 2023
The Watchkeeper UAS has garnered interest from countries like Poland and Romania, despite a chequered operational history in the UK. Shephard analyses the aircraft's capabilities and the cost they come at.
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Land Warfare
Wirus offers versatility for Polish SOF
21st September 2022
Wirus-4 will be able to connect with various sensors, enabling SOF to transmit targeting data to effectors such as loitering munitions.
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Air Warfare
MSPO 2022: Bidders emerge for Gryf programme
13th September 2022
Two contenders are confirmed for the Polish Gryf programme to acquire an optionally armed MALE UAS.
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2022: ZMT showcases Polish-made C-UAS solution
7th September 2022
A new Polish-made C-UAS and missile defence system includes a radar, thermal and IR imagers and a 12.7mm multi-barrel machine gun.
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2022: Mesko improves Piorun MANPADS as more orders flow in
13th September 2022
New and more capable versions of the Piorun MANPADS are in development even as orders continue to roll in for the baseline system, with Estonia being the newest customer.
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Naval Warfare
MSPO 2022: Miecznik frigate programme solidifies with two framework deals for Babcock
12th September 2022
The three-frigate Miecznik programme for the Polish Navy continues to take shape with the latest contracts announced at MSPO 2022.
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2022: PGZ and Hyundai Rotem deepen partnership with new MoU
8th September 2022
An MoU signed at MSPO 2022 between PGZ and Hyundai Rotem covers industrial cooperation on the K2 MBT, as well as the next-generation K3 MBT and other South Korean platforms.
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2022: Poland surprises with size of Apache request
12th September 2022
Poland aims to order three times as many AH-64E attack helicopters as previously expected.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MSPO 2022: First batch of crowdfunded Warmate loitering munitions arrives in Ukraine
7th September 2022
Ukraine ordered 40 Warmates, half of which have already reached frontline units with the remainder to arrive by the end of September.
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2022: MBDA engages with early stage Narew SHORAD and more
7th September 2022
Work continues on maturing Polish concepts for integrated air defence, including integration of CAMM and CAMM-ER missiles from MBDA.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military helicopters - multirole
S-70i (Philippines)
The Black Hawk is believed to have been the most expensive of the aircraft that had been shortlisted for the PAF project, others being the ...
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Loitering munitions
Warmate 3 [UAE]
Programme Background At MSPO 2021, Piotr Wojciechowski, President of the Management Board at the WB Group, announced the company had signed a procurement contract for ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Gryf [Poland]
Programme Background Requirements The Polish MoD identified the need for several ingeniously produced UAVs to provide ISTAR and strike capabilities for its armed forces at the ...
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Tanks
Gepard Direct Support Vehicle
Under the initial Gepard programme, the DSV was expected to enter service in 2021. It was to be operated in battalions, each consisting of four ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
NBPWP Borsuk (Poland)
Programme Background One of the highest priority equipment procurement programmes for the Polish MoD is the procurement of a new, NATO-standard platform to replace around ...
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Tanks
K2 [Poland] - Phase II
Programme Background Requirement Poland's K2 purchase is the successor of the Wilk programme which aimed to replace the country's Soviet-era T-72 and PT-91 MBTs with a ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (1-32) [Poland]
Programme Background During MSPO 2021, Lockheed Martin announced details related to F-35A manufacturing for the Polish Air Force. According to J.R McDonald, Lockheed Martin’s VP, business ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Orlik [Poland]
Programme Background Inception & Cancellation The Orlik programme was launched in early 2015 to procure a tactical UAV to carry out short-range ISTAR missions for the Polish ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Wizjer [Poland]
Programme Background Requirements In its Technical Modernisation Programme 2013-2022, the Polish Ministry of National Defense (MND) identified the need for several new types of UAVs ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Orlik (Options) [Poland]
Programme Background Inception & Cancellation The Orlik programme was launched in early 2015 with the aim of procuring a tactical UAV that can carry out ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Rosomak [Poland - Third Batch]
Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Rosomak [Poland - Fourth Batch]
Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Project ORKA [Poland]
Programme Background Requirements The Orka-class submarine programme for the Polish Navy is intended to provide three new replacements for the remaining Kobben-class and Kilo-class SSKs. ...
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Special operations vehicles
Pegaz Special Operations Vehicles
Programme BackgroundRequirementThe Polish MoD has a long-standing requirement to procure a new 4x4 tactical vehicle to replace the M1165A1 HMMWVs and Oshkosh M-ATVs currently in ...
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Tanks
Wilk
Programme Background The Wilk programme was included in the Polish MoDs Technical Modernisation Plan of the Polish Armed Forces for 2021-2035. It was primarily aimed ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Self-propelled mortars
Rak
HSW unveiled its Rak 120 mm SP mortar turret at MSPO 2008. It is designed to be integrated onto any suitable tracked or wheeled AFV ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Compact Multi-Mission Modular UAV (CMMAV)
Unveiled at MSPO 2024, the Compact Multi-Mission Modular UAV (CMMAV) is a fixed-wing UAV and loitering munition being developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The ...
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Self-propelled guns
Diana
Konstrukta developed the Diana 155mm/52cal SPH, unveiled at MSPO in September 2015, to compete for the Indian Army’s tracked SPH requirement. Designed in accordance with ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
BOBR 3
Developed by the Polish company AMZ, the BOBR 3 is an amphibious reconnaissance vehicle that aims to replace Poland's legacy BRDM-2 units. The latest variant ...
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Tur 7
Unveiled in 2022, AMZ-Kutno's Tur 7 is the latest iteration of the company's Tur 4x4 armoured vehicles. The 12t vehicle is expected to be offered ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing
HAASTA
The HAASTA is a loitering munition and UAV revealed at MSPO 2023. Designed by Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation in collocation with Eurotech, the loitering munition is primarily designed ...
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Military UGVs
PIAP Fenix
Unveiled at the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in September 2015, the PIAP Fenix is a lightweight, backpack-deployed UGV designed for reconnaissance as well as ...
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Szablak 'Darter'
The Darter Szablak is a fixed-wing UAV manufactured by MSP. It has a take-off weight of 11kg and can either be hand-launched or rail-launched.
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
AtraX
The AtraX, sometimes called the Pancernik (Armadillo), is a rotary-wing reconnaissance and combat drone from the Air Force Institute of Technology (ITWL). It features a dual-grenade pod, ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
Comp@n
Comp@n software-defined radios were displayed at the MSPO exhibition in Poland in September 2016. Comp@n can be customised to the user’s requirements and features advanced ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Tygrzyk
The Tygrzyk (Wasp Spider) is a quadrotor small UAV manufactured by the Polish company MSP. The aircraft is designed for tactical reconnaissance missions. MSP displayed the ...
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Military UGVs
Perun UGV
Perun, a developmental 4x4 Uncrewed Ground Vehicle, was first introduced at the MSPO 2018 trade show in Kielce. It is engineered for combat and reconnaissance ...
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Loitering munitions
Kruk
The Kruk is a Polish loitering munition from Jakusz. Shown at MSPO 2024, the drone can be tube-launched from various vehicles, including sea and air ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Koziorog
The Koziorog (Capricorn Beetle) UAV system is a fixed-wing, heavy-duty aircraft manufactured by Poland's MSP. It is powered by two gas engines and can be used ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Waran
PGZ demonstrated the Waran 4x4 platform in MSPO 2022 exhibition. Based on a Tatra Force 815-7 truck, the multipurpose vehicle was unveiled in 2011. It ...
