Poland weighs joining X-BAT autonomous vertical-takeoff fighter programThe announcement comes as the Polish government is mulling plans to acquire up to 32 new fighter jets.4 days ago
Ukraine’s demand for tiny drone laser-targeting systems spurs new product launchesCompanies rush to miniaturize the technology for marking targets on the battlefield, making it suitable to ride on small unmanned aerial vehicles.5 days ago
Romania, Poland take different tacks on buying new combat vehicles Local production and joint purchasing have become hallmark features of European weapons acquisitions in the land domain.
Leaning on civilian sales, Airbus pushes H145M helicopter in PolandThe bid to sell the H145 light utility helicopter comes more than eight years after Poland scrapped a purchase of Airbus H225M tactical-transport helos.
Anduril plans footprint in Poland’s red-hot combat drone market“We’re still at an early stage of looking at things and different options,” said co-founder and CEO Brian Schimpf.
Poland, Baltic states eye new submarines, attack boats to deter RussiaTalks continue, but Polish defense-acquisition officials have deemed three submarine vendors as front runners.
Poland, Romania lead a drone bonanza in Eastern EuropeLocal companies are vying for new customers besides their national armed forces.
Poland proffers common defense financing as panacea for arming EuropeWarsaw is spurring discussions about the so-called European Defence Mechanism, a key topic for Poland's EU presidency in the first half of 2025.
Estonia to launch explosives factory in regional rush for ammunitionThe envisioned plant is a key part of Estonia's plan to significantly increase the production of artillery shells.
Lithuania buys more weapons, beckons their makers to invest locallyThe Baltic nation is set to increase its military spending to between 5% and 6% of GDP from 2026 to 2030, according to a key lawmaker.
Poland signs $1.7 billion deal for infantry fighting vehicles“We are delivering on our promise to invest in the Polish defense industry,” said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Poland’s defense minister.
Poland eyes 1 million landmines for borders with Belarus, Russia“We want these mines to be produced in Poland, we have such capacities," Polish Deputy Defence Minister Paweł Bejda told Polish radio station RMF.