Defence & Space

Poland’s WB Group Unveils Optionally Unmanned Ground Vehicle Prototype

During a presentation at the 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade in Warsaw-Wesoła, WB Group unveiled a technology demonstrator of a manned-unmanned ground platform. This…

2025-04-30 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 2 minutes

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to join forces on centre of excellence for European Security

American company Lockheed Martin have agreed to expand their existing cooperation with German-based Rheinmetall AG. An extension of an already existing…

2025-04-30 | Redakcja | 3 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

Russia Unveils New Cruise Missile

During a visit by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, to the Kapustin Yar missile test range,…

2025-04-28 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Polish Ministry of National Defence: There Will Be No Secure Poland Without a Drone Force

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Polish manufacturers of unmanned weapons systems. The meeting…

2025-04-25 | Redakcja | 6 minutes

Rohde & Schwarz enhances military spectrum monitoring capabilities

Rohde & Schwarz advances their military spectrum monitoring portfolio by launching easily deployable monitoring systems, designed to help armed forces optimize their spectrum management,…

2025-04-21 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Rohde & Schwarz unveiled postprocessing platform RAMON IQzoom

RAMON IQzoom from Rohde & Schwarz is redefining the boundaries of signal analysis, by empowering armed forces to delve deeper into the…

2025-04-20 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Office of the Polish Armaments Group in Brussels Officially Opened

During the Competitiveness & Security Business Summit 2025, held under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of…

2025-03-24 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Bambi Bucket Firefighting Baskets at Verticon 2025

During the Verticon 2025 air show in Dallas, the Canadian company SEI Industries showcased its Bambi Bucket firefighting baskets.

2025-03-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Poland’s WB Group Unveils Optionally Unmanned Ground Vehicle Prototype

During a presentation at the 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade in Warsaw-Wesoła, WB Group unveiled a technology demonstrator of a manned-unmanned ground platform. This…

2025-04-30 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 2 minutes

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to join forces on centre of excellence for European Security

American company Lockheed Martin have agreed to expand their existing cooperation with German-based Rheinmetall AG. An extension of an already existing…

2025-04-30 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Galvion’s European Production Hub in Poland is declared Fully Operational

Canadian-based Galvion company has announced that their European Production Hub in Poland is now fully operational.

2025-04-04 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Ukraine: Fort-230A Submachine Guns to Replace AKS-74U Carbines

A photograph has appeared on social media showing soldiers of the Ukrainian National Guard equipped with new 9mm Fort-230A submachine guns,…

2025-03-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to join forces on centre of excellence for European Security

American company Lockheed Martin have agreed to expand their existing cooperation with German-based Rheinmetall AG. An extension of an already existing…

2025-04-30 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Russia Unveils New Cruise Missile

During a visit by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, to the Kapustin Yar missile test range,…

2025-04-28 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

CV90 Among Topics in Swedish-Lithuanian Defense Talks

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas paid a visit to Stockholm, where he held talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on defense…

2025-04-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Media: Australian Abrams Tanks for Ukraine Delayed

As reported by the Australian public broadcaster ABC, the delivery of 49 M1A1SA Abrams tanks promised last year to the Armed Forces…

2025-03-25 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Creotech Instruments to Build the National Satellite Constellation CAMILA

The Polish company Creotech Instruments has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to build a national constellation of at least…

2025-04-15 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Thorium Space and Creotech Instruments Partner for Polish National Telecommunications Satellite

Two Polish space sector companies, Thorium Space and Creotech Instruments, have signed a strategic agreement outlining the framework for joint efforts…

2025-04-10 | Redakcja | 4 minutes
Shooting

Direct Action Curtiss — chest rig for a heavier caliber

Direct Action offers a variety of chest rigs, each optimized for specific tasks. The Curtiss model is designed to carry three HK…

2025-04-23 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

New logo of Belgian arms manufacturer FN

The Belgian company FN (part of the FN Browning Group) has presented a new company logo and brand tagline.

2025-04-18 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Michael F. Dineen Promoted to President of Streamlight

Streamlight, Inc. announced that it has promoted Michael F. Dineen to President. Formerly Chief Revenue Officer, Dineen succeeds Raymond L. Sharrah.

2025-04-10 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Streamlight introduces the TLR-8 HL-X and TLR-8 HL-X sub

Streamlight introduces the TLR-8 HL-X flashlight with an integrated laser sight, producing a beam with up to 1,000 lumens of power, offering…

2025-03-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Direct Action Curtiss — chest rig for a heavier caliber

Direct Action offers a variety of chest rigs, each optimized for specific tasks. The Curtiss model is designed to carry three HK…

2025-04-23 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 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

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

New logo of Belgian arms manufacturer FN

The Belgian company FN (part of the FN Browning Group) has presented a new company logo and brand tagline.

2025-04-18 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Semi-automatic designated marksman rifle MSBS Grot .308 S20 for civilian shooters

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom, a member of the Polish Armaments Group, has introduced the semi-automatic designated marksman rifle MSBS Grot .308 S20…

2025-03-11 | Redakcja | 3 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

New Wisport Products

Wisport, a backpack, bag, and accessory manufacturer from Poland, presents a total of six new products in this year’s catalog, including variations of popular backpack models with new capacity ranges, completely new designs, and a wearable lighting system.

Sparrow 40 - another member of the popular family

The Sparrow series is undoubtedly one of the most popular series from the Polish manufacturer. The collection, which includes variations with capacities of 10 (Sparrow Egg), 16, 20, 30 (Sparrow II and Sparrow 303), is expanded by a new model – Sparrow 40. As the name suggests, its capacity is 40 liters. It is worth noting that this is more than the capacity of the Whistler model (35 L).

Photos: Wisport

It can be noticed that the design constitutes an expansion of the second generation of Sparrows, being divided into two larger compartments. Despite this, solutions borrowed from the newer Sparrow 303 are visible. The MOLLE system on the lower part of the sides is replaced by pockets with drawstrings. The webbing has been completely abandoned on the front of the backpack, replaced by minimalist, vertically run straps (similar to the Dagger model). The carrying system is closer to the Sparrow 303 than the Sparrow II – the SAS system has been replaced by a panel made of contoured EVA foam. An addition, which appears for the first time in the series, is a full-fledged hip belt.

Official retail prices:

  • SPARROW 40 STANDARD (black, graphite, olive-green) 749,00 PLN
  • SPARROW 40 SPECJAL (RAL 6003, RAL 7013, coyote) 849,00 PLN
  • SPARROW 40 MULTICAM, WZ-93, MAPA 949,00 PLN

 

Crafter 30 - for short trips

The Crafter model is structurally more similar to trekking backpacks. In contrast to the two compartments and external pockets known from the Sparrow or Whistler backpacks, it features a single, large compartment with an additional front entrance. This year’s catalog introduces its smaller, 30-liter version (the basic Crafter has a capacity of 55 liters).

The most significant change compared to the original (aside from the reduction in size) is the simplified carrying system. The adjustable FAS Plus Ergonomic system has been replaced with a solution reminiscent (once again) of the one from the Sparrow 303 model. Another noticeable change is the abandonment of the MOLLE system webbing on the front flap.

 

Official Retail Prices:

  • CRAFTER 30 STANDARD (black, graphite, oliv-green) 699,00 PLN (174.75 €, 202.71 $)
  • CRAFTER 30 SPECJAL (RAL 6003, RAL 7013, coyote) 749,00 PLN (187.25 €, 217.21 $)
  • CRAFTER 30 MULTICAM, WZ-93, MAPA 899,00 PLN (224.75 €, 260.71$)

V-Pack - emergency backpack

The V-Pack is what is commonly known as an emergency backpack, characterized by a simple construction made of nylon and the ability to fold into a small package.

 

While an emergency backpack is typically associated with a simple sack with straps, the design of the V-Pack model provides greater functionality. It features:

  • a transport handle,
  • mesh pockets with drawstrings on the sides,
  • an external zippered pocket.

Official Retail Prices:

  • V-Pack 25 (black, beige, oliv-green) 249 PLN

Shotpack 2 - a new firearm carrying system

The new version of the Shotpack sniper backpack features significant design changes. While the first one was based on the Wildcat model, Shotpack 2 clearly resembles models from the Zipperfox series. The traditional bag-like construction has been replaced by a main compartment with a zipper arranged in a U-shaped layout. This arrangement allows for quick access to equipment, regardless of how deep it is inside the compartment (tested in practice with the Dagger model). Changes have also been made to the carrying system, which has been simplified in the same way as in the previously described models (a new manufacturer standard, perhaps?).

The key feature of the Shotpack model has been retained, namely the modular system consisting of:

  • the main backpack,
  • two additional pockets attached to the sides,
  • a weapon case placed between the backpack and the carrying system,
  • the carrying system itself.

Official Retail Prices:

  • SHOTPACK 2 STANDARD (black, graphite, oliv-green) 1 799,00 PLN (449.75 €, 521.71 $)
  • SHOTPACK 2 SPECJAL (RAL 6003, RAL 7013, coyote) 1 999,00 PLN (499.75 €, 579.71 $)
  • SHOTPACK 2 MULTICAM, WZ-93 2 299,00 PLN (574.75 €, 666.71 $)

Sunfibre - a wearable active lighting technology

Sunfibre is a wearable active lighting technology designed to increase the user’s visibility. Two fiber optic cables (each 75 cm long, two and a half feet) extend from a cord equipped with a USB plug (which is intended to connect to an external power source). The arrangement resembles the shape of letter T.

The fiber optic cables, emitting blue or red light, are thin enough to be threaded through the MOLLE system tapes or bungee cord attachment points. A switch, connected to the power cable, controls the lighting mode:

  • bright,
  • dim,
  •  signaling (flashing).

The switch itself can be placed on the straps or suspenders. A power bank will also be available as part of the set – however, the manufacturer has not yet provided details about its dimensions or power source (built-in battery, common alkaline battery, etc.).

Official Retail Prices:

  • Sunfibre 199,00 PLN (49.75 €, 57.71 $),
  • Sunfibre powerbank 99,00 PLN.

Magnum 18 L (prototype)

The latest novelty is not included in the catalog as it is still in the conceptual phase. The premiere of the final version is likely to take place after the IWA OutdoorClassics 2024 trade fair. However, the manufacturer has shared three photos of the 18-liter Magnum.

With an 18-liter capacity, the Magnum resembles a hybrid of the Kaiken model with the Sparrow 303. Similar to the WarHog urban backpack, there is a single compartment and a pocket on the flap closed with a vertically sewn zipper. Perhaps there are also horizontally positioned organizers inside. Side pockets are also present, although in this case, they are made of mesh. The carrying system mimics that of the Sparrow 303, which in my opinion is a better solution than that of the Kaiken, where I miss the stiffening of the straps (no complaints about the back itself, considering that the Kaiken is an urban backpack). Similar to the 303, a minimalist MOLLE system has been applied, with webbing located on the upper halves of the sides and the flap.

Analysis

This year’s novelties are quite exciting – they include products both typically military (Shotpack 2, Sparrow 40) and tourist-oriented (V-Pack, Crafter 30). For me, a lover of one-day adventures in the field, the best of them is the Crafter 30 because I don’t recall many substitutes for it in the domestic market. Sparrow 40 should prove to be a considerable success, offering optimal capacity for a typical military backpack for two to three days. In its case, I would definitely prefer replacing one of the compartments with two large external pockets similar to those on the Sparrow 303, as I consider this layout to be a more ergonomic solution.

In any case, the manufacturer is constantly expanding its offer, which boldly competes with foreign brands (despite being domestically produced). You can familiarize yourself with Wisport products during the upcoming IWA OutdoorClassics 2024 trade fair (Hall 6/6-116).

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