Fabryka Broni Radom

What Fabryka Broni Radom does

Fabryka Broni "Łucznik" Radom sp. z o.o. (Fabryka Broni Radom) is a Polish small arms manufacturer and the primary domestic supplier of service rifles to the Polish Armed Forces, founded in its modern legal form on 14 July 2000 by Zakłady Metalowe Łucznik and Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu, with industrial roots dating back to 1922. The company operates a modern production facility in the Radom subzone of the Tarnobrzeska Special Economic Zone, opened in July 2014 at a cost exceeding 100 million PLN and described as one of the most modern weapons factories in Europe, and employs over 500 people. It is majority-owned (69.2%) by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ), the Polish state-controlled defense conglomerate.

The company's core product is the MSBS GROT (Modułowy System Broni Strzeleckiej) modular small arms system, developed jointly with the Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna in Warsaw, available in classic and bullpup configurations and configurable into rifle, grenade launcher, light machine gun, and precision rifle variants from common base components. The broader portfolio includes the Beryl wz. 96 assault rifle and Mini Beryl carbine, PM-98 and PM-06 submachine guns, the PR-15 Ragun semi-automatic pistol, a licensed P-99 Walther pistol, sporting rifles such as the Radom-Sport, paint-based training systems, and industrial metalworking services. In June 2026, Agencja Uzbrojenia accepted the MSBS GROT A3 technical documentation and signed a contract for approximately 46,000 MSBS GROT C14 A3 rifles valued at approximately 600 million PLN for delivery in 2026–2027.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct government defense procurement contracts with the Polish Armed Forces via the Armament Agency and with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration for police, border guard, and prison service end-uses, supplemented by civilian sporting firearms sales through domestic distributors and a US subsidiary, training systems sales, and contract metalworking services. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales anchored on formal government tender processes and long procurement cycles, with secondary distribution through authorized civilian distributors and a US subsidiary supporting the American civilian market. Foreign military sales historically include Lithuania and Nigeria in small quantities.

Name

Fabryka Broni Radom

Legal name

Fabryka Broni „Łucznik" - Radom sp. z o.o.

Website

https://fabrykabroni.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fabryka Broni Radom is a Polish state-affiliated small arms manufacturer and primary domestic supplier of service rifles to the Polish Armed Forces, producing the MSBS GROT modular rifle family, Beryl rifles, pistols, submachine guns, and training systems from its modern facility in Radom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Firearms Manufacturing

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

Keywords

• Military firearms manufacturing
• Modular rifle systems
• Defense industry manufacturing
• Small arms production
• Combat weapons design

Headquarters

HQ city

Radom

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Military/Government Defense Contracts: Primary revenue stream from direct contracts with the Polish Armed Forces (Siły Zbrojne RP), the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration (MSWiA), and other state defense and security institutions. Includes supply of the MSBS GROT rifle family (C14 A3 contract for ~46,000 units, ~600 million PLN, 2026–2027), Beryl rifles, Mini Beryl carbines, pistols (PR-15 Ragun, P-99 Walther), and submachine guns (PM-98, PM-06). Revenue is project-based with long procurement cycles driven by government defense budgets and tender processes.
2. Civilian Market (Sporting & Recreational Firearms): Sales of sporting rifles and shooting sports products to civilian consumers. Includes the Radom-Sport carbine (produced in two versions with high range and precision), and the BRS 00 FX training kit using paint-filled projectiles. Products sold through domestic distributors and international channels, including the company's US subsidiary for the American civilian market.
3. Training Systems: Sale of training weapons and training kits for military and law enforcement units. Includes the BRS 00 FX paintball-based training system as well as training variants of service weapons for marksmanship and tactical training programs.
4. Industrial Metalworking Services: Metal processing and machining services using modern manufacturing technologies. Offered to external industrial clients as a secondary revenue stream leveraging the company's advanced production capabilities and equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fabryka Broni "Łucznik" Radom is a Polish small arms manufacturer that designs and produces military rifles (MSBS GROT modular rifle system, Beryl wz. 96, Mini Beryl), submachine guns (PM-98, PM-06), pistols (PR-15 Ragun, licensed P-99 Walther), civilian sporting firearms (Radom-Sport), and training systems (BRS 00 FX). It also offers metalworking services using its modern manufacturing facility. Primary customers are the Polish Armed Forces, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration, and allied foreign militaries, with secondary sales to civilian sporting shooters in Poland and the United States.

Product overview

Fabryka Broni Łucznik Radom is a firearms manufacturer producing a portfolio of military, civilian, and training weapons. The core military products include the MSBS GROT modular rifle system (available in classic and stockless configurations), the Beryl wz.96 assault rifle with its Mini Beryl variant, and submachine guns PM-98/PM-06. The company also produces pistols including the PR-15 Ragun and licensed P-99 Walther. Civilian offerings include the Radom-Sport rifle and training systems. All products are manufactured at the company's modern facility in Radom, Poland, as part of the Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) defense conglomerate.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• MSBS GROT Modular Small Arms System A fully Polish modular small arms system developed jointly with the Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna in Warsaw. Available in classic and bullpup configurations with common base components (bolt carrier, barrel, and bolt assembly). Configurable into rifle, grenade launcher, light machine gun, and precision rifle variants. Designed for the Polish Armed Forces and allied militaries.
• MSBS GROT C14 A3 Rifle Latest contracted variant of the MSBS GROT modular rifle family, selected under a ~600 million PLN contract for delivery of approximately 46,000 units to the Polish Armed Forces for 2026-2027 delivery.
• MSBS GROT A3 Rifle Newest variant of the MSBS GROT rifle family, with technical documentation approved by the Armament Agency in June 2026, ready for production and deployment in the Polish Armed Forces.
• Karabin wz. 96 Beryl Assault Rifle Standard-issue assault rifle of the Polish Armed Forces, compatible with optical, night-vision, and red-dot sights, capable of launching rifle grenades up to 300m. Produced in multiple variants for military service.
• Mini Beryl Carbine Shortened automatic rifle variant of the Beryl system, designed for reconnaissance units, special operations groups, and crews of heavy combat equipment.
• PM-98 Submachine Gun Submachine gun designed for crews of heavy combat equipment, reconnaissance subunits, and counter-terrorism units. For military and law enforcement use.
• PM-06 Submachine Gun Submachine gun variant for military and police special forces, featuring lightness, reliability in difficult conditions, and mounting options for laser sights or halogen flashlights.
• PR-15 Ragun Pistol Semi-automatic pistol designed for soldiers and law enforcement (Police, Prison Service, Border Guard) for combat and self-defense at short distances (up to 50m). Features low mass, compact dimensions, high safety, and compatibility with tactical lighting and laser target pointers.
• P-99 Walther Pistol Pistol produced under license from German manufacturer Carl Walther, meeting German police requirements, known for high safety, rapid first-shot capability, and large magazine capacity. Standard service pistol for Polish police.
• Radom-Sport Sporting Carbine Sports rifle produced in two versions with long range and very high shooting precision, marketed to sports shooters and shooting sports enthusiasts in the civilian market.
• BRS 00 FX Training System Training kit using paint-filled projectiles instead of live ammunition, intended for marksmanship training and shooting sports purposes for military and civilian users.
• Industrial Metalworking Services Metal processing and machining services using modern manufacturing technologies, offered to external industrial clients as a secondary service line leveraging the company's modern production equipment at its Radom facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• MSBS GROT C14 A3 contract: ~46,000 rifles to Polish Armed Forces for ~600 million PLN (2026–2027)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna w Warszawie (Military Academy of Technology, Warsaw)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2024Joint development partner for the MSBS (Modułowy System Broni Strzeleckiej) — Modular Small Arms System. The project was initiated when government authorities launched the individual 'Tytan' soldier system program. Fabryka Broni 'Łucznik' and the Institute of Armament Technology (Zakład Konstrukcji Specjalnych) of the Faculty of Mechatronics at WAT in Warsaw jointly developed the MSBS, intended to supplement and eventually replace the Beryl rifle in Polish military service.
• Agencja Uzbrojenia (Armament Agency of the Polish Ministry of National Defence)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2024The Armament Agency is the primary government customer and development partner for the MSBS GROT program. In June 2026, the Agency accepted technical documentation for the MSBS GROT A3 (formally closing the development stage) and signed a contract for delivery of ~46,000 MSBS GROT C14 A3 rifles worth ~600 million PLN for the Polish Armed Forces. The Agency's acceptance formally opens the path to deployment in the Polish military.
• Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ S.A.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2012Fabryka Broni 'Łucznik' Radom is a member of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ S.A.), the largest Polish defense conglomerate and one of the largest defense companies in Europe. PGZ S.A. holds 69.2% of shares in Fabryka Broni. The company operates as a core member of the PGZ group, contributing to the group's small arms manufacturing capabilities.
• Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A. (ARP S.A. / Industrial Development Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2000Together with Zakłady Metalowe 'Łucznik', ARP established Fabryka Broni 'Łucznik' Radom sp. z o.o. on June 30, 2000. ARP was also a party to the 2012 investment agreement with Grupa Bumar that led to construction of the modern factory facility opened in 2014. ARP remains a key institutional partner in the company's history and structure.
• PCO S.A. (Warsaw)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPCO S.A. is a shareholder in Fabryka Broni 'Łucznik' holding 24.0% of shares. PCO S.A. is a Polish defense company specializing in optoelectronics and night vision equipment. As a related entity within the PGZ ecosystem, PCO S.A. likely supplies optical and night vision components integrated into Fabryka Broni's rifles.
• PHO Sp. z o.o. (Warsaw)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPHO Sp. z o.o. is a shareholder holding 5.1% of shares in Fabryka Broni 'Łucznik'. PHO (Przedsiębiorstwo Handlowo-Usługowe) is a trading and services enterprise within the PGZ group.
• Cenzin Sp. z o.o. (Warsaw)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCenzin Sp. z o.o. is a shareholder holding 1.7% of shares in Fabryka Broni 'Łucznik'. Cenzin is a Polish defense trading company involved in international arms trade and offset transactions.
• US Distribution Partner (American Distributor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAn investigation by the District Prosecutor's Office in Radom was initiated regarding cooperation with the company's American distributor. The investigation was subsequently dropped in June 2026 upon finding no evidence of a criminal offense. The company maintains a US subsidiary for selling its products in the American civilian firearms market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glock: Austrian pistol manufacturer producing the Glock 17/19/45 and the MHS pistol adopted by the US military. Comparable to the PR-15 Ragun and P-99 Walther sidearm lines, with a parallel mix of military/law enforcement contracts and large civilian/retail sales channels.
• FN Herstal: Belgian military firearms manufacturer producing the FN SCAR, FNC, FAL, and MINIMI. Comparable as a European family-owned/strategic defense prime with a modular service rifle (SCAR) competing head-to-head with MSBS GROT in NATO tenders, plus submachine guns and machine guns.
• Steyr Mannlicher: Austrian firearms manufacturer producing the Steyr AUG bullpup family and STM 556 modular rifle. Comparable as a European pioneer of modular bullpup rifles — a configuration central to MSBS GROT's offering — and a relevant peer for compact military rifle positioning.
• Heckler & Koch: German military small arms manufacturer producing the HK416, HK417, G36, and MG4/5 — modular service rifles and machine guns. Comparable as a European OEM selling directly to NATO military and law enforcement customers via long-cycle government tenders, with proprietary modular platforms similar in positioning to MSBS GROT.
• CZ (Česká zbrojovka Group): Czech firearms manufacturer producing the CZ BREN 2 modular service rifle (adopted by the Czech Armed Forces) and CZ pistols. Highly comparable as a Central European OEM supplying modern NATO-compatible modular rifles to its home military, with an active export program and a state-affiliated ownership heritage similar to Fabryka Broni's PGZ status.
• SIG Sauer: German/American firearms group producing the SIG MCX, SIG M4 variants, and P320/M17 pistol. Comparable as a manufacturer of modular NATO-compatible rifles (MCX) and the M17/M18 service pistol adopted by the US military, mirroring Fabryka Broni's MSBS GROT and PR-15 Ragun positioning.
• Beretta: Italian defense and civilian firearms manufacturer producing the ARX-160 modular assault rifle, NARP, and PMX submachine gun for military customers. Comparable as a long-established European defense OEM supplying modular service rifles and sidearms to NATO militaries, with a parallel civilian/sporting business.
• Kalashnikov Concern: Russian state-owned small arms manufacturer producing the AK-12, AK-15, and 9x39 submachine guns. Comparable as a state-owned defense OEM producing modular modernized assault rifles for its home military on a state-affiliated industrial base — although operating under heavy Western sanctions, which materially constrains its export opportunities versus Fabryka Broni.
• Israel Weapon Industries (IWI): Israeli defense manufacturer producing the Tavor/X95 bullpup family, Galil, and Negev. Comparable as a maker of compact modular rifle systems (Tavor/X95 directly competes in configuration with the bullpup MSBS GROT variant) selling to military, law enforcement, and civilian markets globally.
• Colt's Manufacturing: American manufacturer of the M4/M16 platform and AR-15 family. Comparable as the historical standard-issue service rifle supplier to the US military and a major military small arms OEM competing for the same NATO modular rifle contracts Fabryka Broni targets via MSBS GROT.

Market position

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Competitive moat6 records

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