Defence & Space

The second batch of JSM missiles ordered by the Americans

On December 12, the Department of War announced that Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace had been awarded a contract for the delivery of…

2025-12-26 | Radosław Niesobski | 3 minutes

Third contract this year for Saab UTAAS fire control systems

The Swedish company Saab Defence and Security has received an order from BAE Systems Hägglunds for the delivery of UTAAS…

2025-12-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Kormoran II: A Polish Hit We Should Be Selling!

The last of the planned Kormoran II–class mine-hunting vessels for the Polish Navy has been launched. Over the past decade,…

2025-12-21 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Will Poland need a replacement for MiGs-29

Boeing is offering 32 F-15EX Eagles to satisfy an Air Dominance requirement for the Polish Air Force. Does its still need…

2025-12-11 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 4 minutes

The second batch of JSM missiles ordered by the Americans

On December 12, the Department of War announced that Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace had been awarded a contract for the delivery of…

2025-12-26 | Radosław Niesobski | 3 minutes

Third contract this year for Saab UTAAS fire control systems

The Swedish company Saab Defence and Security has received an order from BAE Systems Hägglunds for the delivery of UTAAS…

2025-12-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Airbus to Integrate Artificial Intelligence into the French Armed Forces’ Information Systems

The European company Airbus Defence and Space has received a 50 million EUR contract to integrate artificial intelligence components into the weapons,…

2025-12-11 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Polish Company Tantalit Joins the WB Group

The WB Group is strengthening its capabilities in the field of advanced IT and telecommunications systems. The Warsaw-based company Tantalit has…

2025-12-11 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

GEVORKYAN’s Contract with Czechoslovak Group and positive investor feedback at the WOOD & Co Conference

GEVORKYAN participated in the prestigious WOOD’S Winter Wonderland EMEA Conference organized by WOOD & Company and concluded a new, significant contract with the…

2025-12-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Enforce Tac 2026: The leading trade fair fosters dialogue on European security

From February 23 to 25, 2026, Enforce Tac, under the patronage of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will bring together leading representatives…

2025-12-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

The second batch of JSM missiles ordered by the Americans

On December 12, the Department of War announced that Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace had been awarded a contract for the delivery of…

2025-12-26 | Radosław Niesobski | 3 minutes

Third contract this year for Saab UTAAS fire control systems

The Swedish company Saab Defence and Security has received an order from BAE Systems Hägglunds for the delivery of UTAAS…

2025-12-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

The Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic unveil new camouflage and Grand Power weapons

On 12 December 2025, the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (Ozbrojené sily Slovenskej republiky) presented new items of armament and…

2025-12-21 | Krzysztof Kluza | 3 minutes

Poland: New information from the Internal Security Agency on the activities of a spy network

The Polish Internal Security Agency (Agencja Bezpieczeństwa Wewnętrznego, ABW) has reported new charges in the case of the activities of a spy…

2025-12-05 | Redakcja | 8 minutes

Third contract this year for Saab UTAAS fire control systems

The Swedish company Saab Defence and Security has received an order from BAE Systems Hägglunds for the delivery of UTAAS…

2025-12-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Additional Funding for the Logistical Support of VH-92A Patriot Helicopters

On December 15, the United States Department of War and Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a part of the Lockheed Martin corporation, signed another…

2025-12-26 | Radosław Niesobski | 2 minutes

The Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic unveil new camouflage and Grand Power weapons

On 12 December 2025, the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (Ozbrojené sily Slovenskej republiky) presented new items of armament and…

2025-12-21 | Krzysztof Kluza | 3 minutes

Polish Deputy Minister of State Assets Konrad Gołota visits the USA

Since Friday, 5 December 2025, Deputy Minister of State Assets Konrad Gołota has been on a visit to the United States.

2025-12-06 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

ICEYE and General Catalyst Join Forces to Redefine Satellite Reconnaissance in Europe

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE is securing new funding, with the General Catalyst fund playing the leading role and broad participation…

2025-12-05 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Memorandum on the Wideband Global SATCOM Military Satellite Communications System For Polish Armed Forces

The Polish Geospatial Intelligence and Satellite Services Agency (ARGUS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States regarding the…

2025-12-04 | Redakcja | 2 minutes
Shooting

UNI&FORMA (UF PRO) wins FDI Award Slovenia 2025

UNI&FORMA, the company behind the high-performance tactical clothing brand UF PRO, has been recognised with this year’s FDI Award Slovenia in the…

2025-12-16 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

MSBS GROT Pistol for the U.S. Market

According to Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, the MSBS GROT Pistol with three barrel variants has received certification from the Bureau of…

2025-12-11 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Sightmark Strikon VMP 1–4×22 – a bridge between a red dot sight and an LPVO

Sightmark is introducing the compact Strikon VMP 1–4×22 prism scope. Its compact design, compatible with the Aimpoint Micro mounting standard,…

2025-12-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

New Gun & Shooting Expo to be held on March 3–6, 2026

A new trade show on the Polish event map – from March 3 to 6, 2026, the Gun & Shooting Expo will take place…

2025-12-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

UNI&FORMA (UF PRO) wins FDI Award Slovenia 2025

UNI&FORMA, the company behind the high-performance tactical clothing brand UF PRO, has been recognised with this year’s FDI Award Slovenia in the…

2025-12-16 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

New Gun & Shooting Expo to be held on March 3–6, 2026

A new trade show on the Polish event map – from March 3 to 6, 2026, the Gun & Shooting Expo will take place…

2025-12-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

EURO TARGET SHOW 2026 – Become Part of the Largest Industry Event in Poland!

On 27–29 March 2026, the next edition of the Euro Target Show will take place at the Poznań International Fair – one…

2025-12-08 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

Enforce Tac 2026: The leading trade fair fosters dialogue on European security

From February 23 to 25, 2026, Enforce Tac, under the patronage of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will bring together leading representatives…

2025-12-03 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 minutes

MSBS GROT Pistol for the U.S. Market

According to Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, the MSBS GROT Pistol with three barrel variants has received certification from the Bureau of…

2025-12-11 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Will the Swedish Police Replace the MP5 with the Sako AK24?

According to the portal Polis Tidningen, the Swedish Police have expressed interest in replacing their 9 mm Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns…

2025-12-11 | Michał Ihnatów | 10 minutes

SightMark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 – a Complicated Name for Simple, Reliable Gear

The name of this unassuming little SightMark device sounds like the name of a vampire from The Witcher saga: Emiel Regis…

2025-11-26 | Anna Mielczarek | 9 minutes

Mantis TitanX – dry fire training taken to a new level?

Mantis, the American manufacturer of dry fire training solutions, introduces the TitanX – a laser-based training device that replicates a Glock-style pistol…

2025-11-13 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Poland: Temporary Ban on Carrying Firearms in Warsaw on November 11, 2025

Minister Marcin Kierwiński has instructed the security services to take measures ensuring safety during the Independence March in Warsaw and other events…

2025-10-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 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

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

SightMark Mini Shot M-Spec M1 V2 – a Complicated Name for Simple, Reliable Gear

The name of this unassuming little SightMark device sounds like the name of a vampire from The Witcher saga: Emiel Regis…

2025-11-26 | Anna Mielczarek | 9 minutes

Upgrading the Classic Glock with a DK ARMS Mounting Plate for a Red Dot Sight

Technology is advancing at a staggering pace. What was a novelty just two, three, or four years ago is now the standard. The same…

2025-09-22 | Karol Szczęśniak | 9 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

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 an even greater range

 

TLR-8 new variant

The collection of weapon-mounted flashlights now includes the TLR-8 HL-X models with a red laser indicator and the TLR-8 HL-X G models with a green laser indicator, designed for full-size and compact handguns. The flashlights are compatible with selected pistols from Glock, SIG Sauer, Springfield Armory, and many other designs with a Picatinny rail. Both models feature interchangeable switch paddles, allowing for customization to meet individual preferences.

Images: Streamlight

The TLR-8 HL-X and TLR-8 HL-X G models feature a powerful LED and a laser with a wavelength range of 640-660 nm or 510-530 nm. When using the SL-B9 battery, the flashlights can be programmed into two modes with the following characteristics:

  • Mode 1 (default): 1,000 lumens, 22,000 candela, maximum range of 297 meters, runtime of 30 minutes.
  • Mode 2: 500 lumens, 11,000 candela, maximum range of 210 meters, runtime of up to 1 hour.

With a CR123A lithium battery, the flashlights produce a 500-lumen beam, 11,000 candela, a range of 210 meters, and a runtime of up to 1.5 hours.

TLR-8 HL-X sub for subcompacts

The new TLR-8 HL-X sub and TLR-8 HL-X G sub models are designed for subcompact pistols and are available in four configurations:

  • For Glock 43X MOS/48 MOS, 43X/48.
  • For SIG Sauer P365 and P365 XL.
  • For Springfield Armory Hellcat.
  • For selected models equipped with a Picatinny rail, including Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0, Beretta Px4 Storm, Springfield Armory XD-E, XDS and Hellcat Pro, Heckler & Koch HK45, and SIG Sauer P365 XMACRO.

The performance of the sub variants depends on the power source:

  • SL-B9 battery: 1,000 lumens, 10,000 candela, range of 200 meters, runtime of up to 30 minutes (default mode); 500 lumens, 5,000 candela, range of 141 meters, runtime of 1 hour.
  • CR123A battery: 500 lumens, 5,000 candela, range of 141 meters, runtime of up to 1.5 hours.

Other features

The flashlights are mounted onto pistols using a one-handed clamping mechanism. They are also equipped with a safe-off feature, which locks the switch to prevent accidental activation.

The TLR-8 HL-X models weigh 89 grams with the SL-B9 battery and 86.1 grams with the CR123A battery, with a length of 73 mm. The TLR-8 HL-X sub models, on the other hand, weigh 81.3 grams with the SL-B9 battery and 78.5 grams with the CR123A battery, with a length of 63 mm. The flashlights are made from durable, impact-resistant 6000-series aerospace aluminum with an anodized finish. Their housings meet IPX4 water-resistance standards.

For more information, please visit the official Streamlight website.

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