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UNITY Tactical Expands AXON Line with Three-Button Switch

Monday, February 24th, 2025

AXON™ XL brings dedicated visible laser override capability

UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, unveiled the third product in its line of AXON™ switches – the three-button AXON XL – at Enforce Tac 2025.

Developed as part of a SOF requirement, AXON XL brings additional functionality to the industry-leading AXON family. A third button provides users with a dedicated visible laser override capability for the NGAL (LA-23/PEQ) laser. The forward two buttons feature the same tactile differentiation as AXON, while a prominent wall separates the flat (pill-shaped) center pad from the rear (round dome) button.

“We constantly seek to innovate and expand the capability of our product lines,” said Mike Roth, VP of business development for UNITY Tactical. “AXON XL is the direct result of customer feedback, bringing together a technically advanced and ergonomically correct solution in the same or smaller footprint as many two-button switches on the market, giving the end user utmost efficiency in space and capability.”

There are three non-restrictive versions of AXON XL. The angled button on one supports momentary and constant light activation. On the second, the angled button operates in a SYNC capacity, firing both white light and visible laser despite what mode the NGAL is physically set to (vis override). Also operating in SYNC, the angled button on the third version simultaneously fires white light and the laser in the mode the NGAL is physically set to (mode select). The front angled button supports both momentary and constant activation on SYNC variants as well.

The center and rear buttons fire in the same way across all three commercial variants. The center button fires the laser in the mode the NGAL is physically set to (mode select). The rear button fires the visible laser despite what mode the NGAL is physically set to (vis override). Both the center and rear buttons offer momentary-only and laser double-click-for-constant-on control.

AXON XL is only available for UNITY’s LINK™ USB-C System with GASCAP™, and NGAL (LA-23) lasers with versions for other next-generation / visible-override-capable devices available in the future.

At only 3.7 inches (9.4 centimeters) in length, AXON XL is1.03 inches shorter than UNITY’s first-ever two-button TAPS™ switch that launched in 2014 and has since been discontinued.

M1913 Rail Clamps include three pass-throughs for zip ties, with an M-LOK® Mounting Kit sold separately.

AXON XL is available in black and FDE and retails at $349. It is available for purchase now through authorized UNITY dealers, with orders starting to ship on or before March 7, 2025. AXON XL is on display at the UNITY Tactical stand #7-329 at Enforce Tac in Nürnberg, Germany from Feb. 24-26, 2025.

Enforce Tac 25 – This Year, It’s ERDL for Helikon-Tex

Monday, February 24th, 2025

Each year Helikon-Tex revives an old camouflage pattern. This year, it’s ERDL which was developed by the US Army’s Engineering, Research, and Development Lab (ERDL) in 1948 but didn’t see service until late in the Vietnam War on jungle fatigues. Eventually, the pattern was modified and became the Woodland camo pattern in 1981.

They always have the best displays. Seen here is the Helikon-Tex Raid Shirt and Treadstone Jeans.

Enforce Tac 25 – Tilak Military Gear

Monday, February 24th, 2025

Well known for their innovation in materials and design, Tilak makes outdoor, military and high end street wear (think cyber punk).

This year at Enforce Tac they are debuting the Malibu, their Lightweight Combat Shirt, and by lightweight, I mean lightweight. Developed in conjunction with their National SF unit, it is made from Polartec Powder Dry and a Lightweight Softshell shoulder and yoke, neither of which holds perspiration or water.

Feature driven, it sports a Roman collar, a long hem to stay tucked in and flat seams for comfort, an integrated pocket on each sleeve with a pass through flap and Velcro panel.

Available in Small – XXLarge in MultiCam, Black, and Khaki.

www.migbytilak.com

Enforce Tac 25 – Heckler & Koch x Valhalla Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations

Monday, February 24th, 2025

Heckler & Koch is exhibiting Valhalla’s Remote Controlled Weapons Stations. H&K needs no introduction, but Valhalla is a Slovenian company which was founded eight years ago.

LOKI

At Enforce Tac, they are featuring the LOKI, a lightweight RCWS which is intended for belt-fed small arms like the H&K 421 in 7.62mm NATO, along with the MIDGUARD 40 which is paired with H&K’s 40mm Grenade Machine Gun. Likewise, the MIDGUARD will accept other larger caliber weapons.

MIDGUARD

Both systems incorporate gyre-stabilized EO/IR sights and laser range finders as well as shoot-on-the-move capability.

The MIDGUARD 40 / GMG combo offers C-UAS functionality when using ABM ammo and has a software feature which automatically tracks FPV drones, offering appropriate lead.

Enforce Tac 25 – Direct Action Signal Panel

Monday, February 24th, 2025

There are quite a few new products from Poland’s Direct Action, but a quick share is the upcoming Signal Panel which is a multi-purpose item.

Above you can see the signal panel in its carrying pouch. Once it’s pulled out, it features MultiCam on one side and Bright Yellow on the other. Flip it inside out and you get International Orange.

Made from lightweight nylon it can also be used as an emergency sleeping bag by stuffing it with leaves or other insulating materials.

Coming late April from directactiongear.com

Although, I’ll be sharing more gear from Direct Action this week, for those of you who can’t wait, their 2025 catalog can be seen here.

Enforce Tac 25 – Masters of Dingetun

Monday, February 24th, 2025

Berlin-based TACWRK has expanded their Dingetun series of morale patches with this year’s Masters of Dingetun which stems from TACWRK’s founder visiting the US PX at Fulda as a child and purchasing his first Masters of the Universe toy.

2025 Enforce Tac

Monday, February 24th, 2025

Guten Morgan from the Nürnberg Messe! It’s kick-off day for the 2025 Enforce Tac which has become one of my favorite defense shows.

See Ghost Robotics at Enforce Tac

Monday, February 24th, 2025

Ghost Robotics is exhibiting with ATC SiPro GmbH – UTM Deutschland.

We’re bringing the future of unmanned systems to ENFORCE TAC 2025! Visit us at Halle 9, Booth 9-663 from Feb 24-26 to see the latest in robotic capabilities.

Mission-ready. Rugged. Reliable.