artillery

Defence minister approves artillery shells contract

"I have just approved a framework contract for the Polish Armed Forces' order of 155mm artillery shells from a consortium headed by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa," Mariusz Blaszczak said during a conference at the Ministry of National Defence on Thursday. Piotr Nowak/PAP

The Polish defence minister has approved a large purchase of Polish-made artillery ammunition to increase the Polish industry's production capacity and support the training of Polish soldiers.

US Army base expands in Poland

A new military equipment maintenance and storage complex has been opened at the US Army Base in Powidz, west-central Poland.

US Congress greenlights HIMARS systems for Poland

The US Congress has approved the sale of HIMARS systems to Poland, the Polish defence minister wrote on Twitter on Thursday.

Pentagon sets up repair facility for Ukrainian artillery in Poland

The Pentagon has set up a repair facility to help Ukrainians replace barrels of their Western-made howitzers which suffer from wear and tear due to extensive use, the New York Times has reported.

Poland eyes military purchases from South Korea

Poland will buy tanks, artillery and aircrafts from South Korea, the Polish defence minister said on Friday.

Back in the USSR? For decades the small town of Borne Sulinowo was the most secret place in Poland

Omitted from the maps for the full duration of the Cold War, this tiny town (current population: 4,500), was at the very heart of the Soviet Union’s military presence in Poland. For decades, no-one knew it existed and that sense of secrecy lingers to this day.

Surprised dad ‘sabres the moment’ he finds 100-year-old sword under pile of leaves

Tomasz Wierzbicki, from the town of Świebodzice in Lower Silesia, said he initially thought the old sword was a tree root as he tidied the ground so his family could rest for a while out for a walk.

This site uses "cookies". By staying on it, you agree to the use of cookies.

Accept
Learn more