Defence & Space

Ukraine continues strikes on targets in Russia as Kremlin losses mount

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported further strikes on targets in the Russian Federation, including six tankers, two…

2026-07-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

Polish aircraft intercept Russian Su-30s and an Il-20M

For the third consecutive day, Russian military aircraft operated near Polish airspace. Poland’s defense minister reported the interception of two…

2026-07-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

ICEYE Federation: How can the effectiveness of national satellite constellations be increased?

In recent years, ICEYE has been increasingly developing its portfolio of services aimed at military customers. This European company, which builds satellites…

2026-06-17 | Przemysław Gurgurewicz | 14 minutes

MSBS Grot: A Polish firearm with its own DNA

The MSBS Grot is a family of carbines and rifles developed by Polish engineers, the military, and users who gradually shaped its…

2026-06-14 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 12 minutes

Ukraine continues strikes on targets in Russia as Kremlin losses mount

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported further strikes on targets in the Russian Federation, including six tankers, two…

2026-07-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

Polish aircraft intercept Russian Su-30s and an Il-20M

For the third consecutive day, Russian military aircraft operated near Polish airspace. Poland’s defense minister reported the interception of two…

2026-07-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz cooperate on unmanned systems programs

German companies Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in integrating electronic warfare and signals…

2026-05-13 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Artificial Intelligence to Help Polish Interior Ministry Services Fight Fires and Crime, and Protect Borders

Artificial intelligence will help services subordinate to the Ministry of the Interior and Administration fight fires and crime, and protect borders.…

2026-05-08 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

BORDERS 2026: Forcepol presents Weibel Xenta-M radar for the San program

At the 9th edition of the Eastern Border Protection Trade Show BORDERS 2026, Warsaw-based company Forcepol presented, among other things, the…

2026-06-24 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Eurosatory 2026: Jakusz offers warheads and loitering munitions

At the Eurosatory 2026 trade show in Paris, the MILMAG portal editorial team conducted an interview with representatives of the management of…

2026-06-23 | Jakub Link-Lenczowski | 8 minutes

Poland: Jelcz leases former Rafako facility to Rosomak

Jelcz (pronounced ‘yelch’), part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), has announced an agreement with Rosomak to sublease one of the…

2026-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

BAE Systems delivers first artillery barrel forgings to Ukraine

British company BAE Systems has delivered to Ukraine the first of 150 locally manufactured forgings for 105 mm and 155 mm…

2026-07-16 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Poland: One year of Operation Safe West

July 7, 2026, marked the first anniversary of the launch of Operation “Safe West.” One year earlier, soldiers of the…

2026-07-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

US Customs and Border Protection orders more Airbus H125 helicopters

European company Airbus Helicopters has finalized a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 light helicopters by US Customs and Border Protection’s…

2026-07-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Ukraine continues strikes on targets in Russia as Kremlin losses mount

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported further strikes on targets in the Russian Federation, including six tankers, two…

2026-07-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

Polish aircraft intercept Russian Su-30s and an Il-20M

For the third consecutive day, Russian military aircraft operated near Polish airspace. Poland’s defense minister reported the interception of two…

2026-07-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Poland’s defense and foreign ministers hold press conference after NATO Summit in Ankara

The two-day NATO Summit concluded in Ankara on July 8. Poland was represented by President Karol Nawrocki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

2026-07-10 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Poland’s defence minister attends meeting of heads of Polish diplomatic missions

In Warsaw, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Secretary of State at the Ministry of National…

2026-07-10 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

First satellite of the MikroGlob Earth Observation Satellite System reaches space

The Polish Ministry of National Defence announced the launch into space of the first PIRX-1 satellite under the MikroGlob Earth…

2026-07-08 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

ICEYE places four new satellites in orbit during the Transporter-17 mission

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, a global leader in satellite reconnaissance, has successfully placed four new SAR satellites in orbit.

2026-07-08 | Redakcja | 4 minutes
Shooting

Light on the Rifle: Why It Changes Everything Inside a Building

Weapon-mounted lighting is one of the most discussed and least understood categories in tactical equipment. This is a guide to what it actually…

2026-07-13 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

Hybrid Staccato HD P4X hits the market

Staccato is expanding its HD line of combat pistols with the new P4X, which combines a full-size grip with a compact slide…

2026-07-10 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Light on the Rifle: Why It Changes Everything Inside a Building

Weapon-mounted lighting is one of the most discussed and least understood categories in tactical equipment. This is a guide to what it actually…

2026-07-13 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

MILTAC to supply Polish Police with Lapua .308 Winchester precision ammunition

MILTAC will supply 96,000 rounds of .308 Winchester Lapua OTM Scenar 12 g/185 gr precision ammunition under a procurement procedure conducted…

2026-07-04 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

BC ARMS USA: Polish defense company enters the American market

BC ARMS USA is a new company based in California that will offer Americans ballistic protection equipment of Polish design.

2026-07-01 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

Soft armor vest Titanium Tactical QR I from Greek Anorak

The Greek company Anorak offers a soft bulletproof vest, Titanium Tactical QR I, available for sale from EUR 599 to EUR 738.

2026-06-23 | Rafał Muczyński | 2 minutes

Polish team wins King of 2 Miles 2026 competition

Jakub Sidorowicz as the shooter and Rafał Rutkowski as the spotter won the demanding King of 2 Miles long-range competition in France, scoring two…

2026-05-12 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

This Year’s Spring Delta Long Range Weekend Concludes

Another edition of the Delta Long Range Weekend has concluded. Long-range shooting enthusiasts met at the Military Institute of Armament Technology…

2026-05-11 | Grzegorz Sobczak | 4 minutes

Hybrid Staccato HD P4X hits the market

Staccato is expanding its HD line of combat pistols with the new P4X, which combines a full-size grip with a compact slide…

2026-07-10 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

An unusual gift from Erdoğan to NATO leaders: What is the Gümüşay revolver?

At the conclusion of the NATO Summit in Ankara, held on July 7–8, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented the invited leaders with…

2026-07-10 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Mantis TitanX now available at the Strefa Celu store

Strefa Celu (Jammas) announces the arrival of advanced Mantis TitanX training devices, which, taking the form of a Glock pistol replica…

2026-04-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Delta Long Range Weekend 2026 coming on May 9

This year’s edition of Delta Long Range Weekend will take place on May 9. Do you shoot mid-range, long-range, or extreme long-range? Test…

2026-03-16 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Growth in Firearm Permits in Poland Continues in 2025

The National Police Headquarters has released a report on firearm permits in Poland in 2025. The number of shooters continues to increase, with nearly 45,000…

2026-02-06 | Michał Ihnatów | 6 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

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

Mactronic Patrol RX Flashlight – Six-Month Field Review

I received the Mactronic Patrol RX for testing at the end of 2025. After more than six months of use, I can now…

2026-07-02 | Michał Ihnatów | 9 minutes

KJI K950 Carbon – a tripod for discerning shooters

The concept of tripods in shooting has firmly taken root in shooters’ minds. The idea of using tripods began to take shape during…

2026-06-11 | Jarosław Lis | 10 minutes

Light on the Rifle: Why It Changes Everything Inside a Building

Weapon-mounted lighting is one of the most discussed and least understood categories in tactical equipment. This is a guide to what it actually…

2026-07-13 | Redakcja | 5 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 ProTac RM VIR PRO with white and IR light

Streamlight, a renowned manufacturer of flashlights and other lighting solutions, is introducing the ProTac Rail Mount VIR PRO. The new weapon-mounted light combines a white light output of up to 1,100 lumens with a separate infrared light, and it can be mounted on Picatinny or M-LOK systems.

ProTac RM VIR PRO is two light sources in one

The ProTac Rail Mount VIR PRO enables users to easily toggle between bright white and IR light via the head-mounted switch, allowing first responders to illuminate a target for identification while remaining undetected. A built-in cutoff prevents accidental visible light activation while in IR mode, guaranteeing stealth and control.

Nowa latrka Streamlight ProTac RM VIR PRO

Images: Streamlight

Programmable mode groups

The light’s Jack-Cap® tail cap switch provides switch redundancy, offering a choice between push-button or remote pressure switch operation. A TEN-TAP® programmable switch allows users to select one of three different programmes: white light high only/IR high only (default); white light medium only/IR high-low; or white light low-high/IR low-high.

The ProTac Rail Mount VIR PRO provides shooting enthusiasts, law enforcement personnel and tactical users alike with a flexible lighting tool that has both visible white light and IR illumination,” said Streamlight President Michael F. Dineen. “It’s an essential tool for both covert and overt operations.

Performance of the ProTac Rail Mount VIR PRO

The new light is powered by two CR123A lithium batteries or a single Streamlight SL-B26 lithium ion USB rechargeable battery pack that recharges in five hours. Featuring high, medium and low settings, the white LED provides up to 1,100 lumens and 40,000 candela over a 400-metre beam distance on high and 120 lumens, 4,200 candela and a 130-metre beam distance on low. For IR lighting, the ProTac Rail Mount VIR Pro uses a 940nm IR LED, which emits 2,300mW on high and 600 mW on low.

Run times range from 1.5 hours (high) to 11 hours (low) when using CR123A batteries, and from 2 hours (high) to 14 hours (low) with the SL-B26 battery pack. The IR light runs up to 7.25 hours using CR123A batteries and up to 9 hours with the SL-B26 battery.

Construction

The ProTac Rail Mount VIR PRO has an ambidextrous momentary/steady on-off switch. Its rail clamp securely attaches to rifles, carbines, and submachine guns with a MIL-STD-1913 rail or with the included M-LOK mount, allowing for alternative mounting options to M-LOK and M-LOK compatible rail systems.

The light is constructed from 6000 Series machined aircraft aluminium, with a black anodised finish. It measures 14.35cm in length and weighs 232g with two CR123A batteries and 249g with an SL-B26 rechargeable battery pack. The new light uses a high temperature, shock-mounted, impact-resistant BOROFLOAT® glass lens.

Featuring extensively live-fire tested construction, the ProTac Rail Mount VIR PRO is IPX7 rated for waterproof operation to 1 metre for 30 minutes with the standard push button switch installed. It is IPX4-rated for water-resistant operation when using the remote pressure switch.

More info at  Streamlight’s website

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