New Ratel IFV Signals Poland’s Push for Heavier, More Survivable Armor
Ratel is Poland’s new infantry fighting vehicle, built to withstand 30mm cannon fire, featuring a seven-road-wheel pneumatic-hydraulic suspension, and a 1,070-horsepower MTU 8V199 engine.
Poland Boosts Reconnaissance With Order for More FlyEye Drones
The Polish armed forces has signed another contract with domestic defense company WB Group to purchase several FlyEye drones, including repair, logistics, and training services.
Poland, Ukraine Launch Counter-Drone Training Amid Escalating Russian Attacks
Poland will team up with Ukraine for joint counter-drone training, a move to boost defense ties after suspected Russian drone incursions sparked alarm along NATO’s eastern borders.
Polish F-16 Jet Crashes Killing Pilot Ahead of Air Show: Govt
A Polish F-16 fighter jet crashed Thursday while preparing for an air show in the central city of Radom, killing the pilot.
Poland to Raise 155mm Shell Production Sixfold by 2027
Poland is gearing up for a massive ammunition production surge, aiming to boost annual output of 155mm artillery shells sixfold — from around 30,000 to 180,000 — by 2027.
Poland Earmarks $660M to Boost 155mm Ammo Production Through Local Companies
Poland’s Armaments Group is investing in state-owned companies to increase the production of 155-millimeter ammunition for its armed forces.
Poland Cancels S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Poland has canceled its plans to purchase 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces, citing a shift in defense spending priorities.
Poland Orders Thousands of 120mm Armor-Piercing Tank Rounds
Poland has signed a 150-million Polish złoty ($39.9 million) contract to acquire thousands of 120mm tank rounds from Mesko, a subsidiary of state-owned PGZ.
Polish Army Unveils New K2 Black Panther Tanks in Slovakia
Poland’s Land Forces have debuted their K2 Black Panther main battle tanks at an international military exercise in Slovakia.
Poland Buys 10,000 Warmate Kamikaze Drones
Poland has contracted local defense company WB Group to supply 10,000 Warmate loitering munitions to the army.
US Hands Second M1A2 Abrams Batch to Poland
The US has delivered additional M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland in support of a foreign military sale signed in 2022.
BAE Systems, PGZ to Maintain Polish HERCULES Armored Recovery Fleet
BAE Systems has partnered with PGZ Capital Group to secure the state-owned company’s role in supporting the Polish Armed Forces’ new M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System vehicles.
Poland Signs Order for 111 Borsuk IFVs Under $1.7B Contract
Poland has formalized an agreement to procure 111 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) for approximately $1.7 billion.
Russia’s Neighbor Poland Launches Effort to Educate Citizens on Crisis Readiness
Poland — a NATO member bordering both Ukraine and Russia — will be sending out a brochure this year informing residents how to survive possible future crises.
Poland to Double Black Panther Tank Order From South Korea
Poland has revealed its plan to acquire additional K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea as part of its army’s heavy fleet expansion.
Poland Leases Apache Longbow Attack Helicopters From US
Poland has signed a $300-million leasing contract with the US for eight Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters for its army.
Poland Says Russian Aircraft Briefly Violated Airspace
Poland's army said a Russian aircraft briefly violated the airspace over the NATO country's territorial waters Tuesday in the latest incident over the strategically located Baltic Sea.
Poland to Finalize Borsuk Combat Vehicle Deal Soon
Poland has announced it will soon sign the contract to acquire Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles for the armed forces.
Poland Developing First Military Quantum Computer
Poland is developing its first military quantum computer, a move aimed at enhancing its capabilities in encryption and data analysis.
Poland Buys Four Observation Satellites to Boost Space Defense
Poland has signed a contract with local firm Creotech Instruments to procure a satellite earth observation system.
Polish Army to Receive 80 Large Rosomak Vehicles
The Polish Ministry of Defense has signed a deal to supply 80 modernized variants of the KTO Rosomak armored personnel carrier to the army.
Poland Test-Fires HOMAR-K MRLS With Greater Range Than HIMARS
The Polish Armed Forces has test-fired the HOMAR-K Multiple Rocket Launch System for the first time.
Poland Accepts Final Two S-70i Helicopters From Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has delivered the final two S-70i medium transport/utility helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces as part of a contract signed in 2021.
Defenture Wins Polish Military Tactical Vehicle Contract
The Polish Armed Forces has signed a multi-year procurement contract with Defenture for the GRF light tactical vehicles.
