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MSPO 2019: Poland showcases Tytan future solider project

The latest iteration of the Polish Land Forces’ Tytan Individual Warfare System concept, together with a collection of associated subsystems, have been on display at …
MSPO2019: Modernised Leopard 2PL makes European debut

Polish manufacturer ZM Bumar-Labedy, a member of the PGZ holding, displayed the first production model of its modernised Leopard 2PL MBT at MSPO, with several modifications …

Defence Notes

MSPO2019: Poland lines up transport aircraft and anti-tank missile haul

The Polish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has submitted two letters of request (LoR) to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency relating to the planned procurement …

Digital Battlespace

MSPO 2019: Connectivity focus for Poland’s rotary police

Poland’s police service has moved to increase its air-to-ground connectivity of its rotary units with the introduction of Evenlode 1 ground datalink systems. Produced by …

Defence Helicopter

MSPO 2019: PZL pushes new S-70i weapons pylon

S-70i Black Hawk manufacturer PZL Mielec is developing a single station weapons store pylon for the aircraft, symbolising a ‘Polandisation’ of the utility transport platform. …

Land Warfare

MSPO 2019: Weapons accord opens up Brimstone to Polish Destroyer

A joint cooperation agreement signed between PGZ and pan-European missile manufacturer MBDA will provide manufacturers involved in Poland's Tank Destroyer programme an opportunity to integrate …

Defence Helicopter

MSPO 2019: Leonardo puts W-3 Sokól upgrade offer on the table

4th September 2019

PZL Swidnik, under parent company Leonardo and in collaboration with the Polish Armaments Group has proposed a W-3 Sokół upgrade to the country’s MoD - as …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MSPO 2019: Counting the counter-UAS capabilities

4th September 2019

Despite the growing maturity of counter-UAS (C-UAS) solutions and the proliferation of such technology at defence shows, some elements in industry are looking for more …
Defence Notes

MSPO 2019: Turkish F-35 production aircraft left without a home

3rd September 2019

The Pentagon's decision to remove Turkey from the F-35 programme has since left production made aircraft readied for Ankara without an owner. Lockheed Martin has …
Land Warfare

MSPO 2019: Saab aiming for 40% range bump in next GLSDB test fire

3rd September 2019

Saab will test its Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) later this month, with officials hoping the flight will push the 140km mark for the first …
Land Warfare

MSPO 2019: Polish Rosomak and Borsuk vehicles ‘stretched’ for success

3rd September 2019

Polish land capabilities are to be given a boost by Northrop Grumman’s Mk44 Stretch canon, which it will integrate on a fleet of 200 previously …
Defence Notes

MSPO 2019: Patience a virtue for Polish AARGM deal

3rd September 2019

Northrop Grumman is confident it can land an order with Poland for the air-to-ground Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM), despite developments between the two sides …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MSPO 2019: Mobile air defence system showcased

3rd September 2019

The Lukasiewicz – PIAP Institute presented at MSPO 2019 in Kielce a technology demonstrator of an mobile air defence combat system (ASBOP–PERKUN) developed in partnership …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MSPO 2019: Russia drives Korsar UAV tests forward

2nd September 2019

The Russian military Korsar tactical UAV has commenced flight testing, which is expected to run until the end of 2019.Following completion, first deliveries of the …
Land Warfare

MSPO 2019: FN Herstal to showcase SCAR SC

1st September 2019

Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal will display its FN SCAR-SC subcompact carbine weapon with two available calibers - 5.56x45mm/.223 Rem, 7.62x35mm/.300 BLK - at MSPO. The small arms weapon …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MSPO 2019: Russia's Altius-U kicks off flight testing

30th August 2019

The latest member of the Russian made Altius UAV family - Altius-U - has commenced flight testing, despite the country's MoD yet to publicise or confirm …
Defence Helicopter

MSPO 2019: Clock ticks for Romanian rotary plans

28th August 2019

The Romanian MoD struggle to procure new rotary platforms has been a long-running issue, overdue correction, not only to enhance troop transport and supply capabilities …
Defence Helicopter

MSPO 2019: Rafael confirms first Spike ER2 sale

26th August 2019

An undisclosed helicopter operator has been confirmed as the launch customer of Rafael's fifth generation multipurpose munition Spike ER2, Shephard can reveal. 'I hope in …
Defence Helicopter

MSPO 2019: Bell mixed fleet deal Czechs out

24th August 2019

Bell has said it is 'proud to acknowledge' the Czech Republic's statement of intent for a fleet of eight UH-1Y Venom and four AH-1Z Viper helicopters - …
Defence Notes

MSPO 2019: New buys set to end pain of Polish fighter troubles

23rd August 2019

A series of past accidents, resulting in the loss of several MiG-29 fighter jets, have led the Polish MoD to conclude that further use of …
Land Warfare

MSPO 2019: Eastern Europe mounts tank inventory push

22nd August 2019

Most Eastern European countries are focusing their efforts to maintain and strengthen their armoured vehicle inventories. This is being undertaken in accordance with geopolitical ambitions …
Naval Warfare

MSPO 2019: Questions hang over pace of Black Sea modernisation

21st August 2019

Romania and Bulgaria, two of NATOs youngest members, are in desperate need of modernising their naval fleets – broadly a result of security sector deterioration …
Land Warfare

MSPO 2019: New IFVs top priority for Bulgaria's Land Forces inventory

20th August 2019

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has commented that its request of new wheeled combat vehicles is one of the most important projects for recapitalisation of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MSPO 2019: SW-4 no longer solo with partnerships afoot

19th August 2019

Leonardo’s SW-4 Solo RPAS is looking forward to a number of different projects that will see it partner with a variety of European agencies as …
Defence Helicopter

MSPO 2019: Poland breathes life into Kruk programme again

19th August 2019

The Polish MoD plans to launch the long-touted tender for the procurement of 32 attack helicopters under the so-called Kruk programme. The multi-billion project is …
Defence Helicopter

MSPO 2019: Step in the right direction for Czech helo plans

19th August 2019

The Czech Republic is poised to select a new armed helicopter to replace the current Mi-24/35 Hind fleet, before the end of the year. At …