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MSPO 2016: WB demos 'digital backbone' (video)
Polish communications specialists WB Electronics showcased some of its latest military technologies at this year's MSPO exhibition held in Kielce, Poland. One of those products …
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MSPO 2016: Warsaw provides clarity on Wisla, sort of
After a week of mixed messages from the Polish government about its purchase of a new air-and-missile defence system, Warsaw has reiterated its intention to …
Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: T-72/PT-91 upgrades proposed (video)
Polish industry has put forward proposals that would see the army’s ageing T-72 and PT-91 ‘Twardy’ main battle tanks modernised with new weapons and equipment. …
Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: Universal vehicle prototype advances
Polish vehicle specialists OBRUM displayed its Universal Modular Tracked Platform (UMTP) prototype configured with a 30mm turret and Spike LR anti-tank missiles at this year’s MSPO …
Defence Notes
MSPO 2016: Show round up (video)
This year’s MSPO exhibition held in Kielce, Poland, promised to give greater insight into the Polish government’s future defence plans and how they wish to …
Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Poland studies induction rockets
With Poland looking at laser guided weapon technology through state-owned munitions manufacturer Mesko, Thales is hoping to steal a march on other potential international partners. …
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Naval Warfare
MSPO 2016: Crimean maritime defence bolstered
30th August 2016
Russia is taking steps to strengthen the defence of Crimean seaports with the installation of coastal missile systems along the entire 500-mile Black Sea coastline …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MSPO 2016: Thales hopeful for Polish Watchkeeper
30th August 2016
Thales remains confident its Watchkeeper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will be successful in the Polish market, as the country reassesses its plans to procure a …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Helicopter opportunities abound
30th August 2016
As the defence industry roadshow rolls into glitzy Kielce, Poland for the 24th outing of the MSPO exhibition, Western companies will be closely eyeing several …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Russia advances helicopter modernisation
30th August 2016
Russia continues to breathe new life into its various helicopter programmes, with several projects reaching key milestones recently. At the end of July, the latest …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: Poland increases firepower
30th August 2016
Orbital ATK is supporting the Polish military integrate a 40mm cannon onto the country's armoured vehicles to give Warsaw a capability to overpower potential rivals. …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: Plenty worth fighting for
30th August 2016
Poland’s land programmes have been moving on in fits and starts. The Rosomak 8x8 APC programme is the main flagship armoured vehicle programme but others …
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Training
MSPO 2016: Polish MiG-29 simulator enters service
30th August 2016
The Polish Air Force (PAF) has inaugurated a new flight simulator for its recently upgraded MiG-29 fleet. Jointly manufactured by Polish company KenBIT and Slovakian …
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Training
MSPO 2016: Polish Army looking for CTC
30th August 2016
While many NATO members are failing to meet that organisation’s goal of spending 2% of national GDP on defence, Poland continues to make major defence …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Kiowa Warriors bolster Croatian Armed Forces
30th August 2016
The sale of ex-US Army OH-58D Kiowa Warriors to international militaries is gaining momentum, with deliveries in Croatia, sightings in Tunisia and an Excess Defense Article …
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Defence Helicopter
Poland gets final W-3PL Głuszec
30th June 2016
PZL-Świdnik has delivered the last in the second series of four W-3PL Głuszec helicopters to the Polish armed forces, the company announced on 27 June. …