Defence & Space

Rheinmetall’s financial figures for 2024 – Result and order backlog with new all-time records

The Düsseldorf based Rheinmetall Group continued on its profitable growth trajectory and closed fiscal year 2024 with record figures once…

2025-03-12 | Redakcja | 11 minutes

Australian assembly of first Rheinmetall’s MASS naval countermeasure systems

Rheinmetall Defence Australia has commenced Australian assembly of the first Multi Ammunition Soft Kill (MASS) shipsets destined for installation onto…

2025-03-11 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Run-flat inserts – an essential component of modern military wheeled vehicles

For many years, it has been observed that wheeled chassis purchased and operated by the armed forces require additional equipment to enable…

2025-03-07 | Radosław Niesobski | 4 minutes

When Trump Plays with Putin – Europe Must Arm Itself

Donald Trump makes it clear that Europe must defend itself and take care of its own security. It has taken…

2025-02-21 | Sławek Zagórski | 4 minutes

The second delivery of K2 Heuk-Pyo (Black Panther) tanks for Poland this year

A shipment from the Republic of Korea has arrived in Poland with the second 2025 delivery of K2GF Heuk-Pyo (Black Panther)…

2025-03-10 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

The second contract for K2 tanks for Poland expected no earlier than April

As reported by the Korean side, the second contract for K2 Heuk-Pyo (Black Panther) tanks with Poland is expected in April…

2025-03-10 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Curtiss-Wright to support USMC’s Combat Data Network Program

Curtiss-Wright Receives $18 million follow-on order from U.S. Marine Corps to support Combat Data Network Program with Tactical Communications.

2025-03-08 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Elbit Systems to provide JNDFC Center for a European Country

Elbit Systems awarded contracts totaling approximately $100 million to provide Joint National Digital Fires Command Center for a European country.

2025-02-10 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Mactronic on Enforce Tac 2025

Mactronic Group redefines tactical lighting with groundbreaking innovations debuting for the first time at this year’s Enforce Tac event.

2025-02-21 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Thales, Milrem Robotics, and EM&E Group sign a MoU for strategic cooperation in the UAE

Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer, EM&E Group, a prominent defence technology provider, and Thales in Belgium,…

2025-02-20 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Rheinmetall’s financial figures for 2024 – Result and order backlog with new all-time records

The Düsseldorf based Rheinmetall Group continued on its profitable growth trajectory and closed fiscal year 2024 with record figures once…

2025-03-12 | Redakcja | 11 minutes

Australian assembly of first Rheinmetall’s MASS naval countermeasure systems

Rheinmetall Defence Australia has commenced Australian assembly of the first Multi Ammunition Soft Kill (MASS) shipsets destined for installation onto…

2025-03-11 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

More MSBS Grot rifles for the Polish Border Guard

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom, part of the Polish Armaments Group, and the Border Guard Headquarters have signed a contract for the next…

2025-02-27 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Illegal Migration to Europe in January 2025

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has published statistics on attempts to illegally cross the EU’s external borders in…

2025-02-24 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Rheinmetall’s financial figures for 2024 – Result and order backlog with new all-time records

The Düsseldorf based Rheinmetall Group continued on its profitable growth trajectory and closed fiscal year 2024 with record figures once…

2025-03-12 | Redakcja | 11 minutes

Australian assembly of first Rheinmetall’s MASS naval countermeasure systems

Rheinmetall Defence Australia has commenced Australian assembly of the first Multi Ammunition Soft Kill (MASS) shipsets destined for installation onto…

2025-03-11 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Further Polish-Korean Talks at the Polish Ministry of National Defense

Deputy Minister of National Defense Paweł Bejda met in Warsaw with Hyunki Cho, Deputy Minister of the Defense Acquisition Program…

2025-03-07 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

France is considering deploying Rafale jets with nuclear weapons in Germany

As reported by The Telegraph, after a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald Trump, the Élysée Palace is…

2025-02-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Cooperation Agreement between Radmor and WiRan

The Gdynia-based companies Radmor and WiRan have signed a cooperation agreement for the development of projects in the space industry. The…

2025-02-24 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Bonus Food Project: Meals from Kielce-Based Company LYOFOOD Are Heading to Space

As part of the first Polish mission to the International Space Station, the Kielce-based company LYOFOOD, in collaboration with the European…

2025-02-10 | Redakcja | 7 minutes
Shooting

IWA 2025: Leupold’s New Products

In a short video report from IWA OutdoorClassics 2025, a Leupold representative discusses the key new products for this year.

2025-03-10 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025: Hornady

Hornady, a U.S.-based manufacturer of ammunition and shooting accessories, presented new products in its lineup at Enforce Tac 2025.

2025-03-08 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 minutes

IWA 2025: Leupold’s New Products

In a short video report from IWA OutdoorClassics 2025, a Leupold representative discusses the key new products for this year.

2025-03-10 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025: Hornady

Hornady, a U.S.-based manufacturer of ammunition and shooting accessories, presented new products in its lineup at Enforce Tac 2025.

2025-03-08 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025: Source Tactical with Ballistic Protection for Women

At the Source Tactical booth, not only popular hydration systems were showcased, but also personal ballistic protection—including armor specifically designed…

2025-02-26 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

CuraheeGear introduces the TF-50 uniform set to its product lineup

CuraheeGear introduces the TF-50 uniform set, which includes pants designed specifically for the Commando Military Unit (Jednostka Wojskowa Komandosów) in…

2025-02-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025 starts on February 24th

Enforce Tac is an international trade fair aimed at law enforcement officers, experts from government agencies, and representatives of the…

2025-01-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

POLSECURE: Holsters HPE Poland offer for uniformed services

At the 3rd International Police and Public Security Fair POLSECURE 2024 in Kielce, Holsters HPE Poland presented its offer for…

2024-05-01 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

IWA 2025: WBP Rogów presents Piast rifle

The Wytwórnia Broni Jacek Popiński (WBP Rogów) is presenting a highly anticipated new product at the IWA OutdoorClassics 2025 trade fair…

2025-02-27 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025: Sarsilmaz’s Latest Offerings

Sarsilmaz showcased a large part of its product lineup at EnforceTac 2025. The booth featured both long guns and handguns—including a new…

2025-02-26 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Setting Up a Shooting Belt: An Example with Clawgear

To assist with shooting training and beyond, various belts and gear configurations have been developed and customized to suit individual needs. It’s…

2024-11-28 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 14 minutes

Weapon light: a practical tool for everyday service. How to choose?

In the world of armed forces, where every second can determine the outcome of an operation, precision and effectiveness are…

2024-08-29 | Redakcja | 7 minutes

Over 100% increase in gun permits in Poland in 2024

The Polish Police have released statistical data on firearm permits issued in 2024. An increasing number of Poles now hold…

2025-02-20 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Firearms In Poland 2023: Number of permits continues to grow

The National Police Headquarters has released statistics regarding the number of firearm permits and firearms themselves in the hands of…

2024-02-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

5 Best Value ATN Rifle Scopes Under €1500

ATN is a leading manufacturer of daytime optics, smart night vision, and thermal vision technology. The innovative features and ergonomic designs…

2022-11-11 | Redakcja | 8 minutes

MILMAG Visits Grand Power

Grand Power is a Slovak manufacturer of the acknowledged good quality firearms. Take part in our guided tour with English subtitles.

2022-05-23 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

TEST: Direct Action Vanguard Uniform

The Vanguard is a uniform set from the Polish brand Direct Action, designed in collaboration with special forces soldiers. There are…

2025-01-19 | Michał Gaweł | 18 minutes

EOTECH Holographic Sight – History, Technology, Practice

The holographic sight is a device known for nearly 30 years and used by professionals around the world. A favorite sight of many…

2024-09-02 | Michał Gaweł | 12 minutes

EOTECH Holographic Sight – History, Technology, Practice

The holographic sight is a device known for nearly 30 years and used by professionals around the world. A favorite sight of many…

2024-09-02 | Michał Gaweł | 12 minutes

LMT MARS L-9 at the 2024 SHOT Show

Lewis Machine & Tool will showcase at this year’s SHOT show their MARS L-9 pistol caliber carbine with a short-stroke piston gas system. The L-9 was first publicly introduced in 2022.

Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT), a US-based manufacturer that supplies weaponry to, among other customers, the Estonian armed forces, will present the MARS L-9 pistol caliber carbine at this year’s SHOT Show. Chambered for 9mm x 19 Parabellum cartridges, it employs an operating principle rarely seen in such designs – a short-stroke gas piston system.

Visually, the L-9 distinguishes itself from other members of the MARS lineup with an integrated flared magazine well adapted for Glock magazines. A second-generation version utilizing different magazines is expected to be released in the future.

The carbine stands out with key features of the MARS lineup, including:

  • Double ejector bolt,
  • Monolithic upper MRP (monolithic rail platform) – upper receiver and handguard form a single part,
  • Quick barrel change system,
  • full ambidextrous controls.

Photos: Mex Armory

The L-9 was first introduced to the public at the 2022 SHOT Show. The presented version featured an 8-inch (203mm) barrel and an M-LOK system on the handguard. Its weight was 2475 grams. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price at that time was approximately $2800, which was close to the price of other rifles in the same lineup chambered in 5.56mm x 45 NATO (MARS-L MRP – $2749).

Advertising cooperation: LMT products are available at Mex Armory.

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