During MSPO 2014 it was confirmed that the Tytan programme is on its way - according to the latest plan Poland wants to finish the R&D phase by 2017. By 2018, the Polish Army will start receiving approximately 2,000 sets for PLN600 million. Ultimately, Poland is committed to acquire up to 14,000 sets and an additional 150 for training purposes. A contract between the Armament Inspectorate of Polish Ministry of National Defense and a consortium of 13 companies (led by Przemysłowe Centrum Optoelektroniki -PCO) was signed in late June 2014.
This project was started by government-run and private defence companies of Poland in 2007. Tytan includes new uniforms, personal armaments and equipment – everything composed of modules. Arms will be provided by Fabryka Broni Lucznik-Radom, Radmor, Bumar Elektronika, and WB Electronics will provide personal communication, data transfer, IFF sensors and detection warning systems. Soldiers will be able to communicate not only by voice with other soldiers, but also to send in real time data from helmet-mounted camera, to receive tactical data from other soldiers, C2 posts, UAVs and helicopters.
Tytan soldiers will use the SCT RUBIN (Ruby) thermal imaging sight manufactured by PCO in Warsaw. It will be augmented by MU-3M Koliber miniature night vision monocular (without batteries it weighs only 250 g). MU-3M night vision device can work with an infrared attachment ClipIR, thus allowing observations of the scenery in fusion mode: night vision and thermal modes blended together. Uniforms will be provided by Maskpol. Soldiers will receive new HBKO-1 helmets, multi-layered vests protecting from a direct fire and shrapnel. In the future Tytan system will be also equipped with life monitoring system and active masking of uniforms (able to adapt to the surrounding environment). In total 13 Polish companies are involved in this project.
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Beryl wz. 96C 5.56 mm, currently the main assault rifle of Polish Army, will not be the main armament of the Tytan system. Fabryka Broni Lucznik-Radom has been developing two arms: MSBS 5,56mm assault rifle and PR-15 Ragun pistol (9 mm x 19 mm Parabellum). The latter is intended as a replacement of P-64 and P-84 pistols which both use Makarov 9 mm x 18 mm ammo. While PR-15 will supplement P-94 WIST pistols, the MSBS is intended as a full replacement of the Beryl rifle. MSBS will be available in different configurations: a standard assault rifle, with a 40 mm grenade launcher, a sniper rifle or light machine gun. MSBS will be available in both classic and bull-pup versions.
A total cost of the Tytan system can reach PLN5 billion.
This project was started by government-run and private defence companies of Poland in 2007. Tytan includes new uniforms, personal armaments and equipment – everything composed of modules. Arms will be provided by Fabryka Broni Lucznik-Radom, Radmor, Bumar Elektronika, and WB Electronics will provide personal communication, data transfer, IFF sensors and detection warning systems. Soldiers will be able to communicate not only by voice with other soldiers, but also to send in real time data from helmet-mounted camera, to receive tactical data from other soldiers, C2 posts, UAVs and helicopters.
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| Tytan soldiers will use the SCT RUBIN (Ruby) thermal imaging sight manufactured by PCO in Warsaw. (Photos: Robert Czulda) |
Tytan soldiers will use the SCT RUBIN (Ruby) thermal imaging sight manufactured by PCO in Warsaw. It will be augmented by MU-3M Koliber miniature night vision monocular (without batteries it weighs only 250 g). MU-3M night vision device can work with an infrared attachment ClipIR, thus allowing observations of the scenery in fusion mode: night vision and thermal modes blended together. Uniforms will be provided by Maskpol. Soldiers will receive new HBKO-1 helmets, multi-layered vests protecting from a direct fire and shrapnel. In the future Tytan system will be also equipped with life monitoring system and active masking of uniforms (able to adapt to the surrounding environment). In total 13 Polish companies are involved in this project.
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| Tytan soldiers' Fabryka Broni Lucznik-Radom MSBS 5,56mm assault rifle |
Beryl wz. 96C 5.56 mm, currently the main assault rifle of Polish Army, will not be the main armament of the Tytan system. Fabryka Broni Lucznik-Radom has been developing two arms: MSBS 5,56mm assault rifle and PR-15 Ragun pistol (9 mm x 19 mm Parabellum). The latter is intended as a replacement of P-64 and P-84 pistols which both use Makarov 9 mm x 18 mm ammo. While PR-15 will supplement P-94 WIST pistols, the MSBS is intended as a full replacement of the Beryl rifle. MSBS will be available in different configurations: a standard assault rifle, with a 40 mm grenade launcher, a sniper rifle or light machine gun. MSBS will be available in both classic and bull-pup versions.
A total cost of the Tytan system can reach PLN5 billion.
Robert Czulda