Defence & Space

Rheinmetall acquires Stascheit ammunition recovery company

Rheinmetall AG aqcuires ammunition detection and recovery company Stascheit GmbH. Comprehensive product portfolio in the field of explosive ordnance disposal.

2025-04-15 | Redakcja | 2 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

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

Nitro-Chem Strengthens Its Position on the International Market – Another TNT Supply Contract for the U.S.

Zakłady Chemiczne Nitro-Chem from Bydgoszcz, part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), has signed another contract with the American company…

2025-04-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Poland Plans to Open Account in the U.S. for Managing Military Procurement

Poland plans to open an account at the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank dedicated to handling contracts related to the acquisition of weapons and…

2025-04-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Rohde & Schwarz unveils next-generation multi-band jammer for counter-drone missions

Rohde & Schwarz launches new counter-drone multiband jamming functionality for the ARDRONIS Effect system, as part of a wider strategy to help its customers dominate…

2025-04-04 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Polish Ministry Of National Defense: Quantum key distribution is a breakthrough in the security of state entity communications

A presentation of research findings on the use of quantum key distribution in state communications was held at the Club of…

2025-03-17 | Redakcja | 8 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

Rheinmetall acquires Stascheit ammunition recovery company

Rheinmetall AG aqcuires ammunition detection and recovery company Stascheit GmbH. Comprehensive product portfolio in the field of explosive ordnance disposal.

2025-04-15 | Redakcja | 2 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

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

Rheinmetall acquires Stascheit ammunition recovery company

Rheinmetall AG aqcuires ammunition detection and recovery company Stascheit GmbH. Comprehensive product portfolio in the field of explosive ordnance disposal.

2025-04-15 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Nitro-Chem Strengthens Its Position on the International Market – Another TNT Supply Contract for the U.S.

Zakłady Chemiczne Nitro-Chem from Bydgoszcz, part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), has signed another contract with the American company…

2025-04-09 | Redakcja | 3 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

Minister of National Defence addresses security of Poland and Europe in the Polish Parliament

In the Polish Parliament, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz took part in the Interparliamentary Conference…

2025-03-24 | Redakcja | 3 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

Leonardo’s PRS receiver achieves first certification for defence and emergencies throughout Europe

Leonardo has designed, developed, and built the only receiver specifically conceived for the ultra-secure Public Regulated Service (PRS) – provided…

2025-03-27 | Redakcja | 2 minutes
Shooting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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