Name

WB Group

Legal name

WB Electronics S.A.

Website

https://wbgroup.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defence Technology / Military Unmanned Systems

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114), Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Aircraft (3721), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Electronics for Weapons (IMABAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Artillery, Mortar & Tank Munitions (IMABAHAH), Military Rotorcraft Platforms (IMABAMAB), IFF/Identification, Beaconing & Cooperative Surveillance Systems (IMABAGAF)

Keywords

• Unmanned aerial systems
• Loitering munitions
• Military communications
• Remote weapon stations
• Command control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdynia

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defence equipment sales to government ministries: Primary revenue stream from selling unmanned aerial systems, loitering munitions, command & control systems, tactical radios, and weapon control systems to government defence ministries and armed forces. Revenue generated through framework agreements, multi-year procurement contracts, and follow-on orders. Revenue realisation driven by large contract wins and delivery milestones.
2. International export contracts: Export of Polish-made defence systems to international customers including India (follow-on orders after Operation Sindoor), Asian customers (1,000 WARMATE 3 units), and other NATO/EU member states. Revenue supported by bilateral government agreements and EU SAFE programme financing.
3. Civilian and dual-use technology solutions: Revenue from civilian applications of WB Group technologies including SmartEye traffic enforcement systems (sold to Croatia, Portugal), electromobility platforms, rail infrastructure systems, critical infrastructure protection (AMSTA), and industrial electronics. Dual-use technologies serve public safety and commercial markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WB Group is Poland's largest privately owned defence technology conglomerate that designs, develops, and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of unmanned aerial systems (FlyEye mini-UAV, FT-5 tactical UAV family), loitering munitions (WARMATE family), integrated combat management systems (TOPAZ), remote-controlled weapon stations (ZMU-05), tactical military radios (COMP@N-Z, GUARANA, R35010), and digital communication platforms (FONET). The Group operates through subsidiaries including WB Electronics, Flytronic, RADMOR, MindMade, PolCam, and AREX, serving primarily government defence ministries and armed forces globally.

Product overview

WB GROUP is a Polish defence technology conglomerate that designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of unmanned aerial systems, loitering munitions, command-and-control platforms, weapon control systems, and communications solutions for military and civil applications. The offering is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. At its core, the GLADIUS reconnaissance-strike system integrates FT-5 tactical UAVs (IMINT, SAR, ELINT variants), WARMATE family loitering munitions (WARMATE 3, 5, 10, TL, TL-R, TL-C variants), BSP-U/BSP-UT unmanned strike platforms, and the TOPAZ Integrated Combat Management System — all networked together through proprietary FONET digital communication platforms. The broader unmanned systems portfolio includes FLYEYE mini-class UAVs, X-FRONTER rotary-wing attack drones, and StormRider unmanned surface platforms for maritime operations. The weapon control portfolio features ZMU-05 and ZMU-05N remote-controlled weapon stations. Supporting AI-enabled capabilities include EyeQ Air for aerial imagery analysis and U-GATE augmented reality command system. Civil and industrial offerings span SmartEye ST-1 traffic enforcement systems, AMSTA perimeter protection, electromobility platforms, railway technologies, SARSA grid automation, and specialized military radios (COMP@N-Z/H-09-Z, R35010, GUARANA). The Group operates through subsidiaries including WB Electronics, Flytronic, RADMOR, MindMade, PolCam, AREX, WB Ukraine, WB America, WB Romania, WBE Technologies, and WB India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WARMATE: Loitering munition system family - lightweight precision strike systems with interchangeable warheads
• FlyEye
• GLADIUS
• TOPAZ
• FONET
• FT5
• ZMU-05
• SWARM
• StormRider
• X-FRONTER
• AMSTA
• SmartEye
• COMP@N
• GUARANA
• Future Task Force

Products and services

• GLADIUS Reconnaissance and Strike System Integrated reconnaissance-strike system combining WARMATE loitering munitions with FT-5 reconnaissance UAVs, all controlled through the TOPAZ Integrated Combat Management System. Provides strike capability at ranges over 100 kilometres for armed forces battery formations, autonomous platoons, or sections supporting other units.
• FLYEYE Mini Unmanned Aerial System Battle-proven multi-role mini-class UAV with modular payloads including daylight and thermal-imaging cameras, hand-launch capability, parachute landing with 5-metre accuracy, used for battlefield observation, artillery direction, signal retransmission, border patrol, and critical infrastructure monitoring.
• FT-5 Tactical Unmanned Aerial Platform Family of tactical UAVs in three variants: FT-5 IMINT (imagery intelligence for day/night observation and artillery target acquisition), FT-5 SAR (synthetic aperture radar for all-weather reconnaissance), and FT-5 ELINT (electronic intelligence for battlefield radar and counter-battery radar detection).
• WARMATE Loitering Munitions Family Family of lightweight loitering munitions with interchangeable warheads (thermobaric TB, high-explosive fragmentation HEFI, anti-armor HEAT), modular design, and launch from lightweight pneumatic launcher. WARMATE 3 features extended operational range and GNSS-denied operation; WARMATE 5 has ranges up to 100 km.
• TOPAZ Integrated Combat Management System Fire control and battlefield management system that connects all GLADIUS components and integrates unmanned systems with conventional artillery fires including 155mm ammunition, rockets, and missiles. Enables faster and more effective military decisions by turning informational advantage into precise fire support coordination.
• ZMU-05 Remote-Controlled Weapon Station Remote-controlled weapon station designed for integration with a wide range of platforms from manned vehicles to next-generation unmanned systems. Compatible with weapons in 5.56-12.7 mm and 40 mm calibre range, 20-30 mm cannons, and guided missile systems.
• FONET Digital Communication Platform Digital communication platform providing voice communication based on available communication means, compatible with any radio on the market. Integrates electronic equipment on board tactical ground vehicles with a maritime version (FONET-NAVY) for shipboard communication.
• COMP@N-Z Military Radio System Software-defined military radio system approved for handling national Restricted and NATO/EU Restricted classified information. Only the second military communication system in Polish history to obtain cryptographic protection certificate. Includes handheld (H09-Z/1) and vehicle (V09-Z/1) radios, network planning system, and cryptographic data management system.
• StormRider Unmanned Surface Platform Unmanned surface reconnaissance and strike platform designed for maritime and coastal operations. Operates independently or with naval forces for reconnaissance, patrol, and protection of harbours, ports, and critical maritime infrastructure. Armed with ZMU-05N naval remote weapon station and WARMATE TL loitering munitions launchers.
• AMSTA Perimeter Protection System Area and object protection system using a network of intelligent, self-learning seismic and image sensors. AI algorithms detect people, vehicles, and low-flying helicopters or drones from long distances. Neural networks in seismic sensors filter animal signatures.
• SmartEye ST-1 Traffic Enforcement System Automated traffic monitoring and speed enforcement system that detects violations including speeding and red-light running. Generates Full HD evidential material with attached video clips, recognises license plates, and identifies vehicle make, model, colour, and type.
• Electric Drive Platforms Integrated electric drive systems for civil sector platforms including delivery platform drives, battery storage systems (magazyny energii), and platform control systems. Features central/dispatching vehicle monitoring, manageable dual battery configurations, and local balancing systems.
• COMP@N-Z / H-09-Z Military Radios Software-defined military radio system developed by RADMOR (WB Group). Second military communication system in Polish history to obtain cryptographic protection certificate, approved for handling classified information marked Restricted.
• GUARANA Military Radio System National military radio communication system developed by RADMOR, a software-defined platform that serves as the basis for ESSOR-HDR waveform interoperability testing across European NATO radios.
• R35010 Personal Radio Compact, lightweight personal radio manufactured by RADMOR for seamless squad or combat team communication on small radio networks. Features automatic retransmission, DSSS technology, AES encryption, GPS receiver, and conference calling with up to 64 independent radio networks.
• EyeQ Air AI Image Analysis System AI system for analysis of data recorded by unmanned aerial vehicles within the GLADIUS system. The TOPAZ command system application uses EyeQ mechanisms for onboard image analysis, enabling automated target recognition and intelligence extraction.
• PIK-MC Communication Integration Platform Secure dispatcher communication system integrating different radio communication standards, developed for effective crisis management and cooperation of public safety services. Uses 3GPP Mission Critical Services standards for stable, interference-resistant voice communication.
• SWARM Observation and Command System Observation and command system designed for coordinated operations of multiple unmanned aerial platforms, enabling networked swarm capabilities for enhanced reconnaissance and battlefield management.
• U-GATE Personal Command and Observation System Personal Command and Observation System using Augmented Reality (AR) technology to give special forces operators unprecedented orientation capabilities in the current battlefield situation. The concept closes the OODA (Observe-Orient-Decide-Act) loop.
• ZMU-05N Naval Remote-Controlled Weapon Station Naval version of the remote-controlled weapon station designed for integration with surface vessels including warships, patrol boats, and unmanned platforms such as StormRider. Armed with a large-caliber machine gun (Browning M2-standard or Polish WKM-B/NSV).
• SARSA Autonomous Grid Failure Reduction System System for Autonomous Reduction of the Consequences of Failures in MV Electric Grids, using redundant communication and integrated ICT security. Enables automatic problem recognition, damaged segment separation, and autonomous power restoration.
• INQL M2M/IoT/SCADA Communication Platform Professional M2M/IoT/SCADA communication platform for energy sector applications, enabling monitoring and control of distributed energy infrastructure.
• X-FRONTER Personal Unmanned Aerial System

Quantifiable outcome

• Poland's framework agreement for 10,000 WARMATE loitering munitions - record procurement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Hexagon (Aerospace & Defence Division)coreTechnology or Integration · 2 June 2026WB Group and Hexagon signed MoU at CANSEC in Ottawa to integrate Hexagon's assured PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) technologies onto WB Group's unmanned aerial platforms. Hexagon supplies GAJT family of controlled reception pattern antennas for anti-jam and anti-spoofing navigation. Integrated onto FT-5, FlyEye UAS, and WARMATE 5 loitering munition. WB Group acts as platform owner, integrator and prime. Companies will demonstrate integrated systems to Canadian end users including DND and Canadian Armed Forces.
• ROMAEROcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026WB Group signed MoU with ROMAERO at BSDA exhibition in Bucharest for joint industrial cooperation on unmanned aerial systems for the Romanian Ministry of National Defence. Cooperation focuses on assembly and production of GLADIUS reconnaissance-strike systems and WARMATE loitering munitions. ROMAERO's facilities are being adapted for large-scale production for Romanian Armed Forces and surge capacity for broader European markets. Partnership is supported by EU's SAFE programme financing. Builds on the establishment of WB Romania subsidiary.
• Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, and RADMOR (WB Group) signed industrial cooperation agreement for development of geostationary telecommunications satellite for Polish Ministry of National Defence. Signed during Polish-French Friendship Day celebrations attended by President Macron and PM Tusk. RADMOR contributes expertise in military communications payloads and secure ground infrastructure. The satellite will offer secure resilient communications for Polish Armed Forces under European Commission's Readiness 2030 plan.
• Nordic Air Defence (NAD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence signed Letter of Intent with WB Group and Tantalit for cooperation on counter-drone defence technologies. Partnership involves integration and production of NAD's K100XR high-speed kinetic interceptor within WB Group's counter-UAS ecosystem and Tantalit's AI-enabled command-and-control system. NAD established Nordic Air Defence Poland subsidiary with local office and engineering team. Joint technical workshops planned. Supports Poland's counter-drone defence efforts and export opportunities.
• SaabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Saab and WB Group signed expanded cooperation agreement covering autonomous naval systems and unmanned aerial systems. Partnership builds on initial agreement from September 2025 at MSPO. New framework covers GLADIUS unmanned reconnaissance-strike systems, Future Task Force manned-unmanned land systems, and autonomous maritime platforms including unmanned surface and underwater vehicles. Signed during Baltic Sea Security Talks in Gdańsk attended by Polish and Swedish defence ministers.
• Recas ABminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Tantalit (WB Group company) signed Letter of Intent with Swedish engineering company Recas AB covering cooperation in development, production, integration, testing, and support of defence and dual-use systems. Particular emphasis on development of unmanned and autonomous systems. Signed during Baltic Sea Security Talks in Gdańsk.
• Applied AGI (AAGI)strategicTechnology or Integration · 5 March 2026Partnership announced at Polish embassy in London to integrate artificial intelligence with WB Group's unmanned aerial vehicles. Combines WB's reconnaissance and loitering munitions with AAGI's Beaconn system designed to identify enemy assets in complex environments. AI distinguishes between different types of vehicles and ships with high accuracy across varying conditions. Demonstration of technology planned in Poland. AAGI proposes its artificial general intelligence for future UK UAVs.
• Gdańsk University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Gdańsk University of Technology and RADMOR (WB Group) signed consortium agreement for construction of PIRANIA underwater inspection vehicle for monitoring critical underwater infrastructure including pipelines and telecommunications cables. University provides maritime engineering expertise; RADMOR supplies systems and serves as WB Group's centre of competence for unmanned maritime platforms. Prototype to be built at the university. Builds on Gdańsk's experience with the GŁUPTAK mine defence system.
• ORLEN GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025WB Group and ORLEN signed cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening protection of critical maritime infrastructure of strategic importance for Poland's energy security. Covers development and implementation of innovative unmanned systems, testing of advanced monitoring technologies, joint R&D projects, and training to improve ORLEN's security teams' capabilities. Cooperation focuses on prevention of criminal acts including terrorism, diversion and sabotage.
• Łukasiewicz Research NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Łukasiewicz Research Network (22 institutes, ~7,000 employees) signed strategic partnership with WB Electronics, Polska Amunicja, and MindMade covering R&D and technology transfer. Focus on achieving Poland's technological sovereignty in high-tech sectors. Jointly developing WARMATE loitering munition variants, GLADIUS strike-reconnaissance system, and projects in UAVs, electronics, and advanced materials. In months of cooperation, parties developed technology for key ammunition component that was expected to take years. Network delivers solutions in autonomy, automation, and specialised electronics.
• Poznań University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025WB Group signed cooperation agreement with Poznań University of Technology covering joint R&D, educational, and technological activities. Includes joint scientific research, project implementation in engineering and new technologies, student internships, thesis cooperation, staff exchange, and joint conferences and seminars. Part of WB Group's broader strategy to strengthen relations between defence industry and scientific community.
• WITPiSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025WB Group signed strategic cooperation agreement with WITPiS (Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne Spółka Akcyjna) for joint development and integration of defence solutions.
• Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2025Historic milestone agreement between WB Group and PGZ (Polish Armament Group) for broad defence industrial cooperation. PGZ is Poland's largest state-owned defence group encompassing numerous defence industry companies. Cooperation enables integration of WB Group's unmanned systems and C4I solutions within PGZ's broader defence industrial ecosystem.
• Hanwha AerospacecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 September 2025Joint venture Hanwha WB Advanced System established for missile manufacturing in Poland under the Homar-K multiple rocket launcher programme. Hanwha Aerospace signed approximately $4 billion contract with Polish Armament Agency for Chunmoo CGR-080 guided missiles to be manufactured in Poland. WB Group's participation in the JV enables local manufacturing and technology transfer. WB Group is described as Poland's largest private defence company partnering with Hanwha for domestic missile production capability.
• WB Electronics India Pvt LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2025WB Electronics India Pvt Ltd (subsidiary) supports WB Group's 'Make in India' presence and positions the company for joint production ventures with India. Poland is seeking to expand defence cooperation with India in advanced drone technologies. Subsidiary facilitates industrial partnership discussions and potential local manufacturing under India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• AeroVironment: US-based tactical UAS and loitering munition (Switchblade) producer — the most direct global competitor to WB Group's WARMATE loitering munitions and FlyEye mini-UAV portfolio. Both target defence ministries with battle-validated precision strike and reconnaissance systems.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): Israel-based aerospace and defence prime and one of the few global producers of loitering munitions (Rotem, Mini Harpy family). Closely comparable to WB Group on the integrated UAV + loitering munition + C4I business model and NATO-aligned export orientation.
• Elbit Systems: Israel-based defence electronics company producing UAVs (THOR, Magni), loitering munitions, tactical radios (similar to RADMOR's COMP@N-Z), C4I, and remote weapon stations. Operates an integrated mid-tier defence portfolio directly comparable to WB Group's structure.
• Hanwha Aerospace: Korean defence prime and WB Group's JV partner in Hanwha WB Advanced System for missile manufacturing in Poland. Comparable on guided munitions, K9 Thunder artillery systems, and aerospace defence electronics, with similar Poland and Eastern Europe market focus.
• Saab: Swedish defence prime and active WB Group cooperation partner (GLADIUS, Future Task Force, ORKA naval programme). Both specialise in integrated C4I + UAS + autonomous platforms for NATO and allied markets, with comparable sovereign radio and radar portfolios.
• Baykar: Turkish unmanned aerial systems manufacturer behind the Bayraktar TB2 family. Closely comparable in the tactical/mid-altitude UAV segment with strong export momentum and integrated strike-reconnaissance positioning similar to WB Group's GLADIUS ecosystem.
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: US-based tactical UAS and jet-powered drone manufacturer (Switchblade competitor family, Valkyrie). Comparable in high-performance, affordable tactical unmanned systems for defence ministries and allied export markets.

Emerging players

• Tekever: Portugal-based UAS and dual-use drone company expanding into loitering munitions (TEKEVER AR3 and AR5) and partnered with European primes. Operates in the same European sovereign UAS category as WB Group, with a more focused mid-tier product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Anduril Industries: US-based high-growth defence technology company building autonomous systems, counter-UAS, and integrated C2 across air, land, and maritime. Comparable on AI-enabled autonomous systems, counter-UAS focus, and software-defined defence architectures, but with significantly larger capital base and broader portfolio.
• Thales: French defence and aerospace prime active in tactical radios, C4I, satellite communications, and missile electronics. Directly comparable to RADMOR/comp@N-Z and the broader WB Group communications portfolio; a partner on the Airbus/Thales Polish satellite programme and a potential competitor in larger NATO procurements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

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