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News - mod armaments poland

  • Naval Warfare

    New OPVs for UK Royal Navy amid restructuring

    7th November 2013

    Three new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) will be ordered by the UK MoD to plug the gap in construction work at BAE Systems’ shipbuilding facilities …

  • Digital Battlespace

    UK outlines future SATCOM vision

    5th November 2013

    The UK MoD has described how implementing its next-generation capability strategy for satellite communications (SATCOM) will be affected by difficult budget restrictions. Addressing the Global …

  • Defence Helicopter

    India moves to cancel AW101 contract

    31st October 2013

    AgustaWestland has been issued a second and final ‘showcause’ notice by India to explain why action, including cancellation of the AW101 VVIP helicopter contract, should …

  • Defence Notes

    Dutch MoD welcomes extra budget

    30th October 2013

    The Dutch MoD has reversed a series of austerity measures after negotiations within the government led to the release of an additional €115 million into …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Europe reignites UCAV development efforts

    29th October 2013

    Following lulls in the development of Europe’s two flagship UCAV programmes, flight testing has restarted for Neuron while Taranis is believed to have finally completed …

  • Defence Helicopter

    ADEX 2013: Rafael continues to pursue South Korean opportunities

    29th October 2013

    Rafael has been contracted by South Korea to integrate the Spike NLOS missile on its new AW159 maritime helicopters. South Korea became one of the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    USAF finalises 2013 Reaper order

    23rd October 2013

    The USAF is to purchase 24 MQ-9 Block 5 Reaper aircraft under a fiscal year 2013 agreement with GA-ASI announced on 18 October. The production …

  • Naval Warfare

    MBDA details Brimstone 2 programme achievements

    21st October 2013

    MBDA has reported successful results from the firings of the Brimstone missile as part of the UK MoD Brimstone 2 development programme. The tests were …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Troubled waters for UK naval VTOL UAS

    18th October 2013

    A highly anticipated Royal Navy VTOL UAV contract awarded to AgustaWestland was originally awarded to a Lockheed Martin/Saab consortium unable to keep within contract costs, …

  • Land Warfare

    BAE to suspend howitzer production

    17th October 2013

    Production of the 155mm M777 howitzer system at BAE Systems’ plant in Barrow in the UK is to be suspended, according to an official announcement. …

  • Land Warfare

    UK MoD orders additional Thales StarStreak missiles

    11th October 2013

    Thales UK will supply an additional 200 StarStreak short-range surface-to-air missiles to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) under a contract announced on 11 October. …

  • Military Logistics

    Portsmouth gears up to support UK carrier

    9th October 2013

    More than half a billion pounds of funding is expected to be made available for the development of Portsmouth Naval Base out to 2020, according …

  • Military Logistics

    Dutch choose Airborne Systems delivery system

    9th October 2013

    The Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has selected Airborne Systems to deliver Firefly and Microfly guided precision aerial delivery systems to Dutch SOF units. Airborne …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Watchkeeper receives MAA approval

    7th October 2013

    The WK450 Watchkeeper UAV design has finally received certification from the UK’s Military Aviation Authority (MAA), Thales UK has announced. According to Thales, which manufactures …

  • Naval Warfare

    New Zealand selects Sea Ceptor for ANZAC Frigate upgrade

    7th October 2013

    MBDA’s Sea Ceptor has been selected by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) as the Local Area Air Defence (LAAD) system for the Royal …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Transport

    Medium Transport Aircraft (DROP) [Poland​]

    Programme Background Requirement Poland acquired the C-130E Hercules over a decade ago under the US FMS programme. Deliveries started in 2009 and ran through to ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    Action Plan of the Georgian Defence Force (FlyEye) [Georgia]

    Programme Background Action Plan of the Georgian Defence Forces 2020-30 In July 2021, the Georgian Minister of Defence, Juansher Burchuladze, outlined the country's military modernisation plan. ...

  • 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 ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Force Protection Drone Systems [Poland]

    Background Force Protection In November 2024, the Polish Defence Ministry's Armaments Agency signed a PLN 499 million (US$127.6 million) agreement with WB Group for 12 Force Protection drone ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    FlyEye (Framework Agreement) (Uncontracted) [Poland]

    Background Pre-2023 Contracts Across three orders, one in the early 2010s, another in December 2018 and another in February 2022, the Polish Territorial Defence Force ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    Gladius [Poland]

    Programme Background Contract Signing On 6 May 2022, the Minister of National Defense, Mariusz Błaszczak, the president of the WB GROUP, Piotr Wojciechowski and the head ...

  • 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 ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    FlyEye (Framework Agreement) (Contracted) [Poland]

    Background Pre-2023 Contracts Across three orders, one in the early 2010s, another in December 2018 and another in February 2022, the Polish Territorial Defence Force ...

  • Tanks

    K2 [Poland - Phase I]

    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 ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Bayraktar TB2 [Poland]

    Programme Background Requirement Under the Gryf programme, the Polish MoD identified the need for an indigenously produced MALE UAV to provide ISTAR and strike capabilities at ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    RQ-21A Blackjack - Additional Units (Poland)

    Programme Background Known First Procurement As covered by another entry (see 'RQ-21 Blackjack (Poland)' programme), the Polish government ordered a single RQ-21A system via the ...

  • Frigates

    Miecznik (Swordfish) Programme (1-3) [Poland]

    Programme Background Polish Armament Group is a consortium that was tasked with the development of the Miecnik class coastal defence vessels for the Polish Navy. ...

  • Tanks

    M1A1 Abrams [Poland]

    Programme Background Requirement In 2022 Poland donated over 240 units of its T-72 MBTs to Ukraine, creating the need for a stopgap solution before the ...

  • 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 ...

  • Mine-protected vehicles, MPVs - 4x4

    Cougar 4x4 (Poland)

    Programme Background Asides from 45 ex-US Oshkosh M1240A1 MRAP-All Terrain Vehicles (MATVs) operated by Polish Special Forces units, the Polish Armed Forces do not operate ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    PGZ-19R

    The PGZ-19R is a low-altitude, short-range tactical fixed-wing UAV. Based on the E-310 demonstrator, the platform has been designed to carry ISR sensors, search and rescue and ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    AW149

    The AgustaWestland 'AW149' is an 8t-class multirole battlefield helicopter developed by AgustaWestland (now Leonardo) launched in 2006, making its maiden voyage in 2009. For combat ...

  • Self-propelled guns

    Krab

    Poland selected a modified version of the BAE Systems AS90M Braveheart 155mm/52cal turret to meet its requirement for a new SPH. Poland’s HSW is prime ...

  • Light attack, Trainer

    FA-50

    Based on the T/TA-50 trainer/light attack aircraft, the FA-50 is further developed and upgraded with a tactical data link, precision-guided munitions, and a self-protection subsystem. ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    BSP-U

    The BSP-U, or Gladius/Gladius 2, is a Polish-made UAV. Defence 24 confirmed that the platform is not a loitering munition, suggesting that it could be a UCAV or a striking ...

  • ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol

    A320neo M3A

    Currently under development by Airbus, the A320 M3A is the Maritime Patrol version of the civilian A320neo aircraft. The aircraft can be fitted with a wide ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM, Naval: Radio and SATCOM

    R&S M3SR Series4400

    Rohde & Schwarz M3SR Series4400 is a VHF/UHF radio system designed for stationary and shipborne applications. It offers several proprietary frequency-hopping waveforms as well as data link ...

  • Ship-launched torpedoes, Submarine-launched torpedoes

    Mk-48 Mod 6AT ADCAP

    The Mk-48 ADCAP (Advanced Capability) is the improved version of the Mk-48 family. Development started with the Mk-48 Mod 5 and continues to the present ...

  • EO/IR systems

    LRF Mod 4EC/6EC

    The Mod 4EC and Mod 6EC were designed specifically for remotely operated small platforms. The modules can be attached to Mini-Typhoon, CLAWS and other systems ...

  • Tanks

    Challenger 2

    The 120mm-armed Challenger 2 MBT was introduced into British Army service in 1994 as a replacement for the Challenger 1, which was successfully employed in ...

  • Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition

    Next Generation Combat Vehicle Ammunition

    The Next Generation Combat Vehicle Ammunition (NGVA) is a family of ammunition being developed by the US Army's Armaments Center and manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems ...

  • LTVs - 4x4

    LTMPAV Dino 519

    The Dino 519 is a light tactical multi-purpose armored vehicle (LTMPAV) developed by Team Concept, a Poland-based armored vehicle manufacturer. 

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    BMP-1

    The BMP-1 (Bronevaya Maschina Piekhota-1) is a tracked amphibious IFV that was developed in the Soviet Union during the 1960s.  Entering service with the Soviet ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    R35010

    The Radmor R35010 personal role radio is a handheld, lightweight radio intended to operate in a small radio network between combat team members.  The R35010 ...

  • ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol

    C-27J Next Generation MPA

    Developed by Leonardo, the C-27J MPA is the Maritime Patrol version of the C-27J NG transport aircraft. While retaining the key characteristics of the transport ...