Defence & Space

NP Aerospace Expands Civilian Armoured Vehicles Support

British-based NP Aerospace launches their proven through-life support services package into the Civilian Armoured Vehicles market

2025-07-21 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Blackout in Spain – A Discussion on Power Security with Experts from Forum Energii

The recent blackout in Spain has brought Poland’s energy security back into the media headlines and public conversation. Given the current…

2025-07-16 | Tadeusz Jakliński | 25 minutes

SIPRI: Nuclear risks grow as new arms race looms

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute published a report entitled SIPRI Yearbook 2025, which, among other things, discusses the issue of…

2025-06-16 | Redakcja | 10 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Russian Patent for an Assault Tank with a 152mm Howitzer

The Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov has presented a patent for an assault tank armed with a short-barreled 152mm howitzer.

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Orion: The Force Multiplier that led the IDF to unmatched ground superiority

Orion, developed by Asio Technologies in collaboration with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) technology division and in full operational deployment by the IDF, has…

2025-07-09 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

SKW Cryptographic Security Certificate for Polish Comp@n Radio Set from the WB Group

The WB Group announced that the Comp@n system radio set, developed by its subsidiary Radmor, along with the Cryptographic Document Management…

2025-06-14 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Wescom Defence to Unveil ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage at DSEI 2025

Wescom Defence, a trusted provider of pyrotechnics, energetics and a wide range of reliable products and systems to global defence forces, will officially…

2025-07-14 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

2nd S.E.A.L Conference under Our media patronage

We are pleased to announce that MILMAG Military Magazine has become the media patron of the second edition of the SE.A.L Conference,…

2025-07-11 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

NP Aerospace Expands Civilian Armoured Vehicles Support

British-based NP Aerospace launches their proven through-life support services package into the Civilian Armoured Vehicles market

2025-07-21 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Illegal migration to Europe in the first five months of 2025

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has published statistics on attempted illegal crossings of the EU’s external borders in the…

2025-07-08 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

LOT Polish Airlines Selected for Air Transport and MEDEVAC under the EU’s rescEU Program

LOT Polish Airlines has signed an agreement to provide air transport and MEDEVAC services. As part of the EU’s rescEU instrument under…

2025-07-07 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Russian Patent for an Assault Tank with a 152mm Howitzer

The Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov has presented a patent for an assault tank armed with a short-barreled 152mm howitzer.

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Poland and Armenia strengthen defense and economic cooperation

Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of National Defence, Paweł Bejda, met with the Deputy Minister of Defence of the…

2025-07-15 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Illegal migration to Europe in the first five months of 2025

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has published statistics on attempted illegal crossings of the EU’s external borders in the…

2025-07-08 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE unveils machine learning-powered Flood Rapid Impact Product to revolutionize response

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, a specialist in satellite-powered disaster management solutions, has announced the launch of Flood Rapid Impact (FRI).

2025-07-15 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

LYOFOOD Pierogi Become First Polish Dish Eaten in Space

Yesterday, during a live broadcast from the International Space Station, our astronaut Dr. Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, together with Axiom-4 mission commander Peggy…

2025-07-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes
Shooting

Galvion’s Caiman Helmets from Gdańsk

Two weeks have passed since the memorable Monday, June 23, of this year. The emotions have settled, and the long…

2025-07-10 | Dariusz Borkowski | 10 minutes

CZ Shooting Team athletes take home 13 medals from the CZ Extreme Euro Open

Sport shooters representing Ceska zbrojovka brought back six gold, four silver, and three bronze medals from Hodonice, along with four…

2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Upgraded Z8i Scope from SWAROVSKI OPTIK

Swarovski Optik, the Austrian optics manufacturer with nearly 80 years of tradition, has unveiled an upgraded version of its Z8i…

2025-07-03 | Mariusz Piwowar | 3 minutes

Streamlight introduces the SL-SideSaddle

Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting tools, announces the SL-SideSaddle series, a new hands-free lighting solution built for outdoor adventure…

2025-07-01 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Galvion’s Caiman Helmets from Gdańsk

Two weeks have passed since the memorable Monday, June 23, of this year. The emotions have settled, and the long…

2025-07-10 | Dariusz Borkowski | 10 minutes

Helikon-Tex presents: tailor-made kits for shooters

As the shooting season gains momentum, Helikon-Tex has decided to help shooters choose the essential gear and accessories tailored to the specific type…

2025-07-01 | Mariusz Piwowar | 4 minutes

Galvion’s Caiman Helmets from Gdańsk

Two weeks have passed since the memorable Monday, June 23, of this year. The emotions have settled, and the long…

2025-07-10 | Dariusz Borkowski | 10 minutes

CZ Shooting Team athletes take home 13 medals from the CZ Extreme Euro Open

Sport shooters representing Ceska zbrojovka brought back six gold, four silver, and three bronze medals from Hodonice, along with four…

2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

CZ Introduces the New CZ P-10 C PORTED Model

CZ P-10 C PORTED – a compact pistol with tamed recoil thanks to an integrated compensator.

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Meprolight MMX3 and MMX4 – Lightweight Magnifiers with Quality Optics

The Mepro MMX3 and MMX4, a new line of compact magnifiers from the Israeli manufacturer. How do they perform in practice and how…

2025-06-27 | Krzysztof Ptak | 8 minutes

Paris Air Show 2025: Bayraktar TB3 Debuts

The 55th edition of the International Paris Air and Space Show, held in the French capital, provided an opportunity for Baykar…

2025-06-19 | Radosław Niesobski | 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

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 a permit, with…

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 Poles.…

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 | 9 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

Meprolight MMX3 and MMX4 – Lightweight Magnifiers with Quality Optics

The Mepro MMX3 and MMX4, a new line of compact magnifiers from the Israeli manufacturer. How do they perform in practice and how…

2025-06-27 | Krzysztof Ptak | 8 minutes

Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X – a Bayonet of Light for Your Weapon

The devil’s not so scary once you shine a light on him—and he’s certainly easier to neutralize in the spotlight. A weapon-mounted flashlight is practically…

2025-06-09 | Anna Mielczarek | 6 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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