PIT-RADWAR

What PIT-RADWAR does

PIT-RADWAR S.A. is a Polish defence electronics and weapons systems manufacturer headquartered in Warsaw, Poland (ul. Poligonowa 30), with production operations in Kobyłka and a recently absorbed facility in Ostrów Mazowiecka following the June 2026 merger with ZURAD sp. z o.o. The company specialises in radar reconnaissance systems, automated command-and-control (C4ISR) systems, anti-aircraft gun systems, naval weapon systems, and fire control systems for air defence applications. Core products include the LIWIEC-P artillery radar, SPZR POPRAD (Samobieżny Przeciwlotniczy Zestaw Rakietowy, Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Missile System), A-35/AG-35 35mm anti-aircraft gun systems, OSU-35K (Okrętowy System Uzbrojenia, Naval Weapon System), SA-35 self-propelled gun on a JELCZ 6×6 platform, SZAFRAN tactical command system, and ŁOWCZA-3/REGA air defence command automation systems. Proprietary technology centres on the SOWA wideotraker (video tracker), ZGS-35/ZGS-35K optoelectronic tracking heads, and programmable ammunition modules developed in consortium with MESKO S.A.

The company operates as a member company of the Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ, Polish Armaments Group) defence consortium and participates in Konsorcjum PGZ-NAREW (delivering the NAREW short-range air defence / SHORAD system) and Konsorcjum PGZ-WWR (delivering long-range rocket artillery module elements). PIT-RADWAR's primary customer is the Polish Armed Forces (Siły Zbrojne RP) across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, with secondary exposure to NATO member states and international defence customers. Revenue is generated through negotiated government defence procurement contracts and EU-funded development financing, including seven contracts secured under the EU SAFE (Security Action for Europe) programme signed 30 May 2026.

The go-to-market is exclusively institutional B2B/B2G, with pricing negotiated through the Polish Armaments Agency and PGZ consortium structures rather than publicly disclosed. Distribution is channelled via the PGZ consortium's domestic industrial network, with ~60% of major programme value (notably SAN) explicitly allocated to domestic Polish industry. Recent strategic activity includes selection for the NOK 16 billion (~€1.6-1.7 billion) SAN Counter-UAS programme with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (announced 30 January 2026), the SAFE programme contract awards, and the absorption of ZURAD. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff and is not listed on any public stock exchange.

Name

PIT-RADWAR

Legal name

PIT-RADWAR S.A.

Website

https://pitradwar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PIT-RADWAR S.A. is a Polish defence electronics manufacturer producing radar reconnaissance systems, C4ISR command-and-control systems, anti-aircraft guns, naval weapon systems, and fire-control systems, serving primarily the Polish Armed Forces via the PGZ consortium across NAREW, WWR, and SAN programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Air Defence Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Defense Missiles & Interceptors (IMABAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Precision Strike & Fire Control Systems (IMABAOAE), Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Electronics for Weapons (IMABAGAH)

Keywords

• Radar reconnaissance systems
• Air defense systems
• Command and control systems
• Anti-aircraft artillery
• Naval weapon systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defence procurement contracts (national and export): Revenue is generated through direct contracts with government defence buyers (primarily the Polish Armed Forces) and international customers for radar, anti-aircraft, and C4ISR systems. Participation in large-scale national programmes (NAREW, WWR, SAN) and international defence tenders forms the core commercial revenue stream. Pricing is negotiated via government procurement processes rather than publicly listed.
2. R&D and development services under EU funding: PIT-RADWAR receives EU-funded development financing through instruments such as the SAFE programme (EU defence procurement support mechanism providing low-interest loans for joint European defence purchases). The company acts as a contractor delivering systems developed under these funded development programmes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PIT-RADWAR S.A. designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates radar reconnaissance systems, automated command-and-control (C4ISR) systems, anti-aircraft gun and missile systems, naval weapon systems, and fire control systems for military air defence applications. As a tier-1 supplier within the Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) consortium, the company delivers subsystems for Poland's NAREW SHORAD, WWR long-range rocket artillery, and SAN Counter-UAS programmes, supplying the Polish Armed Forces and NATO allied customers.

Product overview

PIT-RADWAR is a Polish defense company specializing in radar reconnaissance systems, command and control systems, and fire control systems for air defense applications. The product portfolio includes: (1) Radar reconnaissance systems for aerial surveillance; (2) Command and automation systems including SZAFRAN (tactical unit command), ŁOWCZA-3 and REGA (air defense command automation), SAMOC SDP-20 (ground air defense command post), and BLENDA (anti-aircraft artillery system); (3) Fire control systems including WG-35 (fire control vehicle) used with 35mm artillery; (4) 35mm artillery systems including SA-35 self-propelled gun (combining AM-35 gun, ZGS-35 tracker, Tuga radar on JELCZ 6x6 platform), OSU-35K naval weapon system, and A-35/AG-35 anti-aircraft gun systems with autonomous tracking capability; (5) Short-range missile systems including POPRAD self-propelled anti-aircraft missile system; (6) Supporting elements including communication systems and logistics packages. These systems form an integrated air defense architecture covering short-range (SHORAD) to tactical unit level, with electro-optical sensors (thermal cameras, daylight cameras, laser rangefinders) and video tracking for autonomous target engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SZAFRAN Automated Tactical Unit Command System Automated tactical-level command system that coordinates sensor and effector assets across integrated air defence networks, enabling management of tactical formations for the Polish Armed Forces.
• ŁOWCZA-3 Air Defence Command Automation System Air defence command automation system that interfaces with radars and weapon stations to manage layered air defence architectures for the Polish Armed Forces.
• REGA Air Defence Command Automation System Air defence command automation system in an alternative configuration, providing command coordination across radar and weapon station assets in layered air defence architectures.
• SAMOC SDP-20 Ground Air Defence Command Post Ground-based command post for directing ground-based air defence assets, supporting coordinated air defence operations.
• BLENDA Anti-Aircraft Artillery System Anti-aircraft artillery system designed for short-range air defence engagements against low-altitude aerial threats.
• WG-35 Fire Control Vehicle Fire control vehicle with integrated optoelectronic tracking head and software that receives radar data from a superior command post or local radar and performs target acquisition and tracking as part of the very short-range anti-aircraft battery command system.
• SA-35 Self-Propelled Gun Self-propelled artillery system combining the AM-35 35mm gun, the ZGS-35 integrated observation/tracking system, and a hybrid fire control system with the Tuga radar on a highly mobile JELCZ 6x6 platform, designed for dynamic combat position changes to engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and UAVs.
• OSU-35K Naval Weapon System Modern, remotely controlled, multi-role 35mm anti-aircraft artillery defence system for naval vessels, featuring the AM-35K automatic gun, the ZGS-35K optoelectronic observation/tracking head, and the BSKO-35K fire control block, capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, and missiles out to 5,500 m range and 3,500 m altitude.
• A-35 / AG-35 35mm Anti-Aircraft Automatic Gun System 35mm anti-aircraft gun system with programmable FAPDS-T and ABM ammunition for engaging aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and UAVs at very low to medium altitudes; the A-35 variant is remotely operated from a head vehicle, while the AG-35 variant includes an integrated optoelectronic tracking head for autonomous target acquisition.
• POPRAD Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Missile System Short-range self-propelled anti-aircraft missile system that detects, identifies, and destroys low-altitude aerial targets using short-range self-guided missiles, with an integrated thermal camera, daylight camera, laser rangefinder, and automatic video tracker on a highly mobile platform for protecting troop columns, command posts, airports, ports, and industrial facilities.
• LIWIEC-P Artillery Radar Next-generation battle-proven artillery radar, an evolution of the LIWIEC radar, delivered as part of the Konsorcjum PGZ-WWR consortium under the EU SAFE programme for long-range rocket artillery modules used by the Polish Armed Forces.
• NAREW SHORAD Communication Systems Communication systems delivered as part of the NAREW SHORAD programme that provide integrated connectivity for short-range air defence networks serving the Polish Armed Forces.

Quantifiable outcome

• OSU-35K capability: targets up to 5,500m range, 3,500m altitude, 550 rounds/min fire rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Kongsberg Defence & AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and the PGZ consortium signed a NOK 16 billion contract with Poland for 18 SAN Counter-UAS modules. PIT-RADWAR participates as a member of the PGZ consortium, supplying elements of the integrated anti-drone network. Kongsberg provides PROTECTOR weapon stations, interceptor drones, and APS command-and-control into a layered air defence architecture of ~700 vehicles, sensors, and effectors.
• Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGZ S.A. is the parent consortium and consortium leader for Poland's major defence programmes. PIT-RADWAR is a member company of PGZ, participating in Konsorcjum PGZ-NAREW (PGZ-NAREW Consortium) and Konsorcjum PGZ-WWR (PGZ-WWR Consortium), delivering radar, communication, fire control, and artillery systems for national air defence and artillery modernisation programmes funded under the EU SAFE instrument.
• Konsorcjum PGZ-NAREW memberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembers include: Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (consortium leader), Huta Stalowa Wola S.A., Jelcz sp. z o.o., MESKO S.A., Ośrodek Badawczo Rozwojowy Centrum Techniki Morskiej S.A., PCO S.A., PIT-RADWAR S.A., Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1 S.A., Wojskowe Zakłady Uzbrojenia S.A., Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne S.A., and Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów S.A. The consortium is delivering the NAREW short-range air defence (SHORAD) system for the Polish Armed Forces.
• Konsorcjum PGZ-WWR memberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembers include: PGZ S.A. (consortium leader), Huta Stalowa Wola S.A., Jelcz sp. z o.o., Rosomak S.A., Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1 S.A., and PIT-RADWAR S.A. The consortium delivers long-range rocket artillery module elements (WWR programme), including LIWIEC-P artillery radars from PIT-RADWAR.
• Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna (WAT)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAT (Military University of Technology) was the consortium leader for the OSU-35K naval turret development. WAT led a consortium comprising AMW, PIT-RADWAR S.A., and ZM Tarnów, with the participation of the Polish Navy, to develop the Okrętowy System Uzbrojenia OSU-35K naval weapon system.
• Stocznia Marynarki Wojennej / AMWmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMW (Ośrodek Badawczo Rozwojowy Centrum Techniki Morskiej S.A.) and naval shipyard participation in the OSU-35K consortium, providing maritime platform integration and naval research and development capabilities.
• MESKO S.A.moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMESKO S.A. (a PGZ group company) collaborates with PIT-RADWAR on the development of programmable ammunition modules for the 35mm automated gun systems. MESKO handles ammunition production while PIT-RADWAR develops the programmable fusing technology and integrated fire control.
• Huta Stalowa Wola S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSW S.A. is a key consortium partner in both PGZ-NAREW and PGZ-WWR. HSW produces the 35mm automatic gun used in the A-35/AG-35 systems and the HOMAR rocket artillery system for the WWR programme. PIT-RADWAR's fire control systems and radars are integrated with HSW-produced weapon platforms.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace: Norwegian defence systems prime partnered with PIT-RADWAR via the PGZ consortium on Poland's SAN Counter-UAS programme. Both deliver integrated air-defence / counter-UAS systems and command-and-control architectures to NATO customers, making them direct peers and partners in the same mission space.
• Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW): Fellow PGZ group company producing 35mm automatic guns and rocket artillery platforms (HOMAR/WWR). Directly coupled to PIT-RADWAR's fire-control, radar, and A-35/AG-35 offerings as a partner in the same Polish defence programmes.
• MESKO S.A. Polish PGZ affiliate producing missiles and ammunition. Co-develops programmable ammunition modules with PIT-RADWAR for 35mm systems and supplies missile effectors for SHORAD/SAN — a peer and ecosystem partner in the same air-defence stack.
• Diehl Defence: German supplier of SHORAD / air-defence systems (e.g., IRIS-T SLM). Competes with PIT-RADWAR in the same short-range air-defence procurement battlespace, particularly for NATO and EU joint-procurement tenders.
• Hensoldt: German sensor house specialising in radar, IFF, and electronic warfare — directly overlapping PIT-RADWAR's radar reconnaissance, fire-control, and identification product lines across both military and NATO air-defence programmes.

Broad incumbents

• Leonardo: Italian defence electronics group producing radars, C2 systems, and naval gun / missile systems. PIT-RADWAR's OSU-35K naval turret, fire-control, and command systems overlap directly with Leonardo's portfolio across European customers.
• Lockheed Martin: US defence prime supplying integrated air-and-missile defence systems (e.g., PAC-3, MEADS lineage). Competes indirectly through consortium partners and NATO interoperability requirements shaping Polish and EU SHORAD procurement.
• Thales: Global defence electronics major covering radars, fire control, missile systems, and C4ISR. Overlaps with PIT-RADWAR across essentially every product line but competes at a larger scale and broader portfolio, including in European SHORAD tenders.
• Saab: Swedish defence prime with radar, C2, and air-defence offerings (e.g., Giraffe radar, RBS 70). Comparable as a mid-sized European integrator competing in the same NATO air-defence and counter-UAS market segments.
• RTX (Raytheon): US defence major across missile systems (e.g., NASAMS, AMRAAM), radars, and integrated air defence. A peer at the mission-system level, competing for SHORAD and counter-UAS programmes in NATO markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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