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#13855169

20 Jun 2026

The WLKM 12.7 mm four-barrel Gatling-type machine gun, developed by Zaklady Mechaniczne ''Tarnow'' and nicknamed the ''Monster from Tarnow,'' is displayed during the Warsaw Defence Expo (Warszawskie Targi Obronne) in Warsaw, Poland, on June 19, 2026. The weapon serves as the core kinetic effector of the SAN counter-drone air-defense program, capable of firing up to 3,600 rounds per minute with an effective range of approximately 2.2 km against both aerial and ground targets, and is primarily designed to destroy drones. The SAN system also includes an electro-optical head for detecting, identifying, and tracking targets in day and night conditions, along with fire-control, communications, and command systems. Serial production is scheduled to begin within the coming weeks, with deliveries to the Polish Armed Forces expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

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#13855185

20 Jun 2026

The WLKM 12.7 mm four-barrel Gatling-type machine gun, developed by Zaklady Mechaniczne ''Tarnow'' and nicknamed the ''Monster from Tarnow,'' is displayed during the Warsaw Defence Expo (Warszawskie Targi Obronne) in Warsaw, Poland, on June 19, 2026. The weapon serves as the core kinetic effector of the SAN counter-drone air-defense program, capable of firing up to 3,600 rounds per minute with an effective range of approximately 2.2 km against both aerial and ground targets, and is primarily designed to destroy drones. The SAN system also includes an electro-optical head for detecting, identifying, and tracking targets in day and night conditions, along with fire-control, communications, and command systems. Serial production is scheduled to begin within the coming weeks, with deliveries to the Polish Armed Forces expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

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#13855203

20 Jun 2026

The WLKM 12.7 mm four-barrel Gatling-type machine gun, developed by Zaklady Mechaniczne ''Tarnow'' and nicknamed the ''Monster from Tarnow,'' is displayed during the Warsaw Defence Expo (Warszawskie Targi Obronne) in Warsaw, Poland, on June 19, 2026. The weapon serves as the core kinetic effector of the SAN counter-drone air-defense program, capable of firing up to 3,600 rounds per minute with an effective range of approximately 2.2 km against both aerial and ground targets, and is primarily designed to destroy drones. The SAN system also includes an electro-optical head for detecting, identifying, and tracking targets in day and night conditions, along with fire-control, communications, and command systems. Serial production is scheduled to begin within the coming weeks, with deliveries to the Polish Armed Forces expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

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#13855204

20 Jun 2026

The WLKM 12.7 mm four-barrel Gatling-type machine gun, developed by Zaklady Mechaniczne ''Tarnow'' and nicknamed the ''Monster from Tarnow,'' is displayed during the Warsaw Defence Expo (Warszawskie Targi Obronne) in Warsaw, Poland, on June 19, 2026. The weapon serves as the core kinetic effector of the SAN counter-drone air-defense program, capable of firing up to 3,600 rounds per minute with an effective range of approximately 2.2 km against both aerial and ground targets, and is primarily designed to destroy drones. The SAN system also includes an electro-optical head for detecting, identifying, and tracking targets in day and night conditions, along with fire-control, communications, and command systems. Serial production is scheduled to begin within the coming weeks, with deliveries to the Polish Armed Forces expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

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#13646071

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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#13646072

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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#13646073

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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#13646075

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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#13646077

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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#13646078

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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#13646079

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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#13646080

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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#13646081

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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#13646082

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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#13646084

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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#13646085

30 Apr 2026

The French Navy - Marine Nationale Horizon-class frigate FS Chevalier Paul D621 pictured docked at the port of Heraklion, Crete island, Greece on April 5, 2026 as part of the mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East. The Chevalier Paul is a Horizon-class frigate, a class of air defense frigates jointly developed by France and Italy, operated by the French Navy and the Italian Marina Militare. Horizon-class frigates such as Chevalier Paul are considered the most powerful surface combatants France has built, with main mission being the escort and protection of a carrier strike group. The vessel is equipped with the Aster 15 and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles through the Principal Anti-Air Missile System PAAMS and is designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy of France is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and a key member of the NATO alliance and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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