Defence & Space

Enforce Tac 2026: AKU Sentinel LTR Boots

AKU, an Italian manufacturer of professional footwear known in the military sector for the Pilgrim line, is introducing a new model to its…

2026-03-09 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Delegation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands Visits WB Group

A delegation of representatives of the Dutch defense industry visited Poland as part of a mission related to programs of the European Defence Fund…

2026-03-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Update on the Situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran

The events that unfolded in the Middle East between February 10 and 28, 2026, constitute one of the most dramatic chapters…

2026-03-01 | Adam Frelich | 38 minutes

The SAFE Program (Security Action for Europe) as the Foundation of a New European Defense Architecture and Industrial Sovereignty

The Security Action for Europe (SAFE) Instrument, adopted by the Council of the European Union on 27 May 2025, constitutes the most…

2026-02-17 | Adam Frelich | 18 minutes

Second Iranian Missile Attack Attempt Against Turkish Territory

The Turkish Ministry of Defense reported that NATO air and missile defense forces shot down another Iranian ballistic missile, which…

2026-03-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

The Last Operational F-14 Tomcats Likely Destroyed

The Israeli Air Force reportedly destroyed what were likely all operational F-14A/AM Tomcat interceptor fighters of Iran at the 8th Tactical…

2026-03-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Italy’s Leonardo and Spain’s Indra Sign Cyber Defense Cooperation Agreement

Leonardo and Indra Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of cyber defense. The aim of the agreement is…

2026-02-20 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Cybersecurity and AI: Polish Armed Forces Join Forces with Dell Technologies Polska and the SpeakLeash Foundation

The Cyberspace Defence Component Command has signed a cooperation agreement with Dell Technologies Polska and the Fundacja SpeakLeash in the field of…

2026-02-18 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

WB Group’s Cooperation with Britain’s Applied AGI

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London organized an event showcasing the cooperation between WB Group and the UK’s…

2026-03-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Drone World Expo 2026: Unmanned Systems from FlyFocus

During the first edition of the DRONE World Expo, held from March 3 to 5 this year, the exhibit of the Warsaw-based company…

2026-03-04 | Grzegorz Sobczak | 4 minutes

Enforce Tac 2026: AKU Sentinel LTR Boots

AKU, an Italian manufacturer of professional footwear known in the military sector for the Pilgrim line, is introducing a new model to its…

2026-03-09 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Delegation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands Visits WB Group

A delegation of representatives of the Dutch defense industry visited Poland as part of a mission related to programs of the European Defence Fund…

2026-03-09 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Tender for Five HEMS Helicopters for the Polish Air Ambulance Service

The Polish Air Ambulance Service has announced the launch of a tender procedure for the delivery of five helicopters to support the…

2026-03-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Airbus Helicopters to Upgrade the Capa-X UAV for the European M2UAS Program

The company Survey Copter, a subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to carry out the M2UAS…

2026-03-04 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Second Iranian Missile Attack Attempt Against Turkish Territory

The Turkish Ministry of Defense reported that NATO air and missile defense forces shot down another Iranian ballistic missile, which…

2026-03-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

The Last Operational F-14 Tomcats Likely Destroyed

The Israeli Air Force reportedly destroyed what were likely all operational F-14A/AM Tomcat interceptor fighters of Iran at the 8th Tactical…

2026-03-09 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Polish–Slovak Defense Industry Dialogue in Bratislava: Borsuk and Rosomak IFV in the Background

During the Polish–Slovak Defense Industry Dialogue 2026 in Bratislava, it was announced that the Polish and Slovak defense industries are in talks…

2026-03-03 | Redakcja | 8 minutes

Poland Interested in France’s Advanced Nuclear Deterrence Program

French President Emmanuel Macron said that France is holding talks with eight countries, including Poland, regarding an advanced nuclear deterrence…

2026-03-02 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Poland: The ARGUS Satellite Operations Center Has Reached Operational Readiness

Satellite Operations Center (Centrum Operacji Satelitarnych, COS) of the Agency for Geospatial Intelligence and Satellite Services (ARGUS) has reached operational…

2026-03-05 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

ICEYE launches deforestation monitoring solution to accelerate enforcement against illegal tropical forest loss

Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, a leader in disaster intelligence from space, today announced the launch of its deforestation monitoring solution.

2026-03-03 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes
Shooting

Enforce Tac 2026: AKU Sentinel LTR Boots

AKU, an Italian manufacturer of professional footwear known in the military sector for the Pilgrim line, is introducing a new model to its…

2026-03-09 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Meprolight introduces Sting Lumina, a CQB solution developed in collaboration with Special Forces units

Israeli-based Meprolight has introduced the Sting Lumina, a state-of-the-art dual wavelength compact laser pointer with integrated IR illuminator.

2026-03-06 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Meprolight introduces Sting Lumina, a CQB solution developed in collaboration with Special Forces units

Israeli-based Meprolight has introduced the Sting Lumina, a state-of-the-art dual wavelength compact laser pointer with integrated IR illuminator.

2026-03-06 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

KJI Mag Series – Alternative Rifle Tripod Mounting System That Make Shooting Easier

We recently wrote about KJI and its new products in connection with SHOT Show 2026. This time, we’re taking a closer look at a line…

2026-02-17 | Mariusz Piwowar | 5 minutes

Enforce Tac 2026: AKU Sentinel LTR Boots

AKU, an Italian manufacturer of professional footwear known in the military sector for the Pilgrim line, is introducing a new model to its…

2026-03-09 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Direct Action invites you to Enforce Tac 2026

Direct Action, a brand known for its high‑quality apparel and gear for professionals, invites you to visit its booth at Enforce Tac 2026…

2026-02-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

„Crisis Preparedness”: IWA addresses current issues

IWA OutdoorClassics, the world’s leading exhibition for hunting, shooting sports, outdoor equipment and civilian security, is once again placing a highly…

2026-02-19 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Direct Action invites you to Enforce Tac 2026

Direct Action, a brand known for its high‑quality apparel and gear for professionals, invites you to visit its booth at Enforce Tac 2026…

2026-02-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

IWA 2026: Bergara – New Additions to the Premier and B14 Lines

Bergara, a Basque Country–based firearms manufacturer, unveiled new products for demanding hunters at IWA OutdoorClassics 2026, including new models in its Premier and…

2026-03-05 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes
Strzelba bullpup Smith & Wesson M&P 12

SHOT Show 2026: Smith & Wesson – New FPC Variants and a Kel-Tec Challenger

This year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas belonged to Smith & Wesson. The American giant not only expanded its best-selling line of…

2026-02-18 | Jakub Buczma | 4 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

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

KJI Mag Series – Alternative Rifle Tripod Mounting System That Make Shooting Easier

We recently wrote about KJI and its new products in connection with SHOT Show 2026. This time, we’re taking a closer look at a line…

2026-02-17 | Mariusz Piwowar | 5 minutes

STEYR ATC & ATD – The Austrian Approach to Dynamic Shooting

The ATC and ATD mark the first time Steyr openly states: we are entering the dynamic shooting market, but we are doing…

2026-02-05 | Grzegorz Kochan | 19 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

UF PRO Striker Challenge – test yourself in challenging conditions

UF PRO, part of Mehler Systems and a global leader in premium tactical clothing, announces the return of the UF PRO Striker Challenge for 2026. The event is scheduled for 12 September 2026 in Pokljuka, Slovenia, and will bring together participants for a demanding endurance experience in alpine terrain.

What can you expect at the UF PRO Striker Challenge 2026?

Building on the evolution of previous editions, the 2026 Striker Challenge retains its core purpose: a military-inspired endurance event designed to test performance under pressure. Competitors will tackle a 15 km course featuring 19 obstacles that require sustained physical effort, decision-making, technical execution, and adaptability in varied conditions across alpine terrain.

In addition to the individual male and female categories, the 2026 edition introduces a dedicated Team Challenge. Teams of three will navigate the same course and obstacle set, with selected tasks modified to require coordination and cooperation among team members. Final rankings are determined primarily by the number of obstacles completed and secondarily by total course time.

Images: UF PRO

Striker Junior Challenge

The event also includes the Striker Junior Challenge, a participation-focused 1 km course for children aged 6 to 12, featuring fun, age-appropriate obstacles in a controlled environment. The format is non-competitive and focuses on participation and experience rather than results, with each participant receiving a Striker Junior Challenge goodie bag.

Participant Packages and Awards

All registered participants will receive a limited-edition Striker Challenge 2026 gift bag, including an official event T-shirt, patch, wristband, a branded surprise item, and meal and drink voucher.

Top three finishers in each category will be awarded UF PRO gear vouchers redeemable at the official UF PRO store, with a total prize pool value of €10,000.

Who Should Join?

The UF PRO Striker Challenge 2026 welcomes:

  • Active and veteran military personnel
  • Active and former law enforcement officers and first responders
  • Fitness and adventure athletes
  • Tactical and outdoor enthusiasts

This event is designed for individuals and teams who want to push beyond personal comfort zones and assess endurance, consistency, and resolve in a structured environment.

Registration and Details

Registration opens with a limited presale phase, followed by standard entry. Availability is limited. Further information and registration details are available via UF PRO’s official channels.

For full event details and registration, visit the UF PRO Striker Challenge 2026 event page.

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