Defence & Space

Direct Action: new site, same mission

Direct Action, a renowned manufacturer of professional tactical gear, has launched a new version of its official website. The redesigned layout, improved…

2025-11-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

MBF Group and Lviv Polytechnic University sign UAV and C-UAS R&D agreement

MBF Group announced the signing of a scientific and technical cooperation agreement with the National University “Lviv Polytechnic”, in the development of…

2025-11-06 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Poland Has a Problem: Russian Trolls Are Winning Online

Along with the drones, a wave of fake news and half-truths spread by Russian internet trolls reached Poland. This was no coincidence. Everything…

2025-09-12 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Trump Is a Businessman: The Biggest Winner of the War Is American Industry

The latest peace talks were intended to be a step toward ending the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. For now, however,…

2025-08-22 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

The Remaining Former Dutch F-16s Have Become the Property of Romania

The Romanian Ministry of Defense has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall Defence Lietuva Begins Construction of New Ammunition Plant in Baisogala, Lithuania

In the Lithuanian town of Baisogala, located in the Šiauliai District, construction has begun on the Lithuanian Ammunition Excellence Center, a German–Lithuanian joint venture…

2025-11-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

OCCAR expands ESSOR Capabilities to Achieve Operational Deployment

A4ESSOR and OCCAR sign new procurement contract to advance development of interoperable tactical communications. Procurement contract to carry out the capability deployment…

2025-11-05 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Rohde & Schwarz acquires open source intelligence specialist Munich Innovation Labs GmbH

Effective October 31, 2025, Rohde & Schwarz acquired Munich Innovation Labs, a software specialist with headquarters in Munich.

2025-11-03 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Direct Action at Milipol Paris 2025 – a mission, not a routine

Direct Action invites to Milipol Paris 2025, taking place 18–21 November in Paris. The manufacturer of top-tier tactical equipment will showcase premiere…

2025-11-03 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Practice, Cooperation, Safety – PROTEGA Trade Fair 2025

During the PROTEGA Civil Protection and Civil Defence Fair, the PROTEGA Congress will take place – a two-day forum for knowledge…

2025-11-03 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Direct Action: new site, same mission

Direct Action, a renowned manufacturer of professional tactical gear, has launched a new version of its official website. The redesigned layout, improved…

2025-11-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

MBF Group and Lviv Polytechnic University sign UAV and C-UAS R&D agreement

MBF Group announced the signing of a scientific and technical cooperation agreement with the National University “Lviv Polytechnic”, in the development of…

2025-11-06 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

MBF Group and Lviv Polytechnic University sign UAV and C-UAS R&D agreement

MBF Group announced the signing of a scientific and technical cooperation agreement with the National University “Lviv Polytechnic”, in the development of…

2025-11-06 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Polish Military Counterintelligence Investigates Russian Gerbera Drones That Violated Polish Airspace

Experts from the Military Counterintelligence Service (SKW) and the Prosecutor’s Office are conducting examinations of the Russian drones that entered…

2025-11-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

MBF Group and Lviv Polytechnic University sign UAV and C-UAS R&D agreement

MBF Group announced the signing of a scientific and technical cooperation agreement with the National University “Lviv Polytechnic”, in the development of…

2025-11-06 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Rheinmetall’s Q3 financial report shows steady growth and expands defence business by almost a third

After the first nine months of 2025, Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG has once again posted record figures for both sales and income.…

2025-11-06 | Redakcja | 12 minutes

Polish Military Counterintelligence Investigates Russian Gerbera Drones That Violated Polish Airspace

Experts from the Military Counterintelligence Service (SKW) and the Prosecutor’s Office are conducting examinations of the Russian drones that entered…

2025-11-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Over 700 Drones and Missiles Launched at Ukraine

Russia carried out another air and missile strike on Ukraine overnight, launching 705 munitions, mostly drones, against eleven regions.

2025-10-30 | Rafał Muczyński | 7 minutes

ICEYE launches Tactical Access, providing guaranteed satellite tasking for time-critical missions

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, announced the launch of Tactical Access, a new commercial…

2025-10-30 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE and IHI sign agreement to build an Earth observation satellite constellation

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE and the Japanese IHI Corporation have signed a procurement contract to build an Earth observation satellite constellation for…

2025-10-16 | Redakcja | 3 minutes
Shooting

Direct Action: new site, same mission

Direct Action, a renowned manufacturer of professional tactical gear, has launched a new version of its official website. The redesigned layout, improved…

2025-11-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: „Made For Trade”

IWA OutdoorClassics, the world’s leading exhibition for the hunting and target shooting industry, will continue to provide targeted responses in 2026 to the…

2025-11-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Mantis Mastermind Course – get to know the program inside out

Mantis is an American manufacturer of dry-fire training solutions, combining specialized firearm adapters with software that enables performance tracking. A new…

2025-10-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Streamlight Wedge SL – the new “ultra-thin” model

Streamlight, a renowned manufacturer of lighting solutions, introduces the Wedge SL handheld flashlight. This model is an ultra-thin, USB-C rechargeable inspection…

2025-10-29 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Direct Action: new site, same mission

Direct Action, a renowned manufacturer of professional tactical gear, has launched a new version of its official website. The redesigned layout, improved…

2025-11-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

UF PRO presents the Hunter FZ Gen.3 jacket

UF PRO, a Slovenian manufacturer of professional apparel and part of the Mehler Systems Group, is introducing the Hunter FZ Gen.3…

2025-10-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: „Made For Trade”

IWA OutdoorClassics, the world’s leading exhibition for the hunting and target shooting industry, will continue to provide targeted responses in 2026 to the…

2025-11-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 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

Range Day with Heckler & Koch and Cenzin

Less than a month before the International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce, the MILMAG editorial team took part in a presentation of Heckler &…

2025-08-27 | Mariusz Piwowar | 10 minutes

MPS from Fabryka Broni now on sale!

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom, part of the Polish Armaments Group, has announced, as previously promised, the launch of the MPS modular semi-automatic…

2025-08-25 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Mantis Mastermind Course – get to know the program inside out

Mantis is an American manufacturer of dry-fire training solutions, combining specialized firearm adapters with software that enables performance tracking. A new…

2025-10-30 | 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

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

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

Wild Little Ones from INFORCE – Review of WILD1 and WILD2 Flashlights

A flashlight on a pistol? That’s already a practical standard and a market expectation. Today, once again, we’ll take a closer look at INFORCE flashlights – this…

2025-08-20 | Mariusz Piwowar | 17 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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