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Feb- 2026 -

17 February

Arms

A Polish Army Soldier gives insights into MANPADS Piorun to U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade during Exercise Shield 24 in Pula, Croatia, on April 9, 2024. This annual Croatian air defense drill enhances proficiency in countering low and medium-altitude threats. The exercise focuses on honing air defense tactics and live-fire engagements when collaborating with allies like the Slovenian and French Armed Forces. The 173rd Airborne Brigade remains poised as the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, ready to mobilize across various commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Signals ‘Preliminary Interest’ in Poland’s Piorun MANPADS

Germany is planning to acquire Poland’s homegrown Piorun man-portable air defense system.

13 February

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

L3Harris Pairs Vampire Anti-Drone System With 70mm Firepower in Breakthrough Demo

L3Harris and Thales took the VAMPIRE anti-drone weapon system to the range for the first time in a breakthrough demonstration showcasing recent upgrades.

11 February

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

SRC Secures SR Hawk Radar Contract for Poland

US defense firm SRC has secured a follow-on contract to supply its SR Hawk surveillance radars to the Polish Armed Forces.

2 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Protector remote-controlled weapon station

Inder Singh Bisht

Poland Awards Kongsberg-PGZ $1.65B Counter Drone System Contract

Poland has awarded a $1.65-billion contract to a consortium of Kongsberg and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa to supply counter-drone systems.

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

Air

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon Bags $197M USAF Deal to Supply MS-110 Recon Pods to Poland

The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded Raytheon a $197-million contract to supply MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance systems for the Polish Air Force.

15 January

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Poland Advances Signals Intelligence Fleet With Second Ship From Saab

Swedish firm Saab has launched Poland’s second DELFIN-class signals intelligence vessel, the ORP Henryk Zygalski.

Dec- 2025 -

30 December

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Poland, Hanwha Aerospace Move Toward Chunmoo Rocket System Deal

Hanwha Aerospace is expected to finalize an agreement with Poland to export its Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems.

29 December

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Poland Unveils ‘Invisible Shield’ That Shuts Off Drones Without Chaotic Blasts

Polish scientists have developed a way to neutralize drones without physical explosions, creating a system they call an “invisible shield.”

23 December

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

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.

19 December

Arms

Troops in front of the WISLA air defense system

Rojoef Manuel

Poland’s WISLA Air Defense System Achieves Full Operational Capability

Poland has confirmed the full operational capability of its WISLA air defense system, modernizing the NATO member’s capability against evolving aircraft and missile threats.

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