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Poland Presents Latest Unmanned Technologies to Support Integrated Multidomain Military Operations.
Poland's WB Group presented a new multidomain portfolio combining strike systems, unmanned platforms, military mobility and remote weapons for operations across several environments. The systems are designed to connect reconnaissance, command and control, communications, and effectors within a common operational architecture.
The portfolio includes GLADIUS 2 and WARMATE 8X loitering munitions, the X-LiftAir launch solution for FLYEYE, the STAR 8x8 Hyperion truck, the ZMU-30 remote weapon station and the StormRider 550 unmanned surface vessel. Together, these platforms extend the company’s offering from aerial reconnaissance and precision strike to ground mobility, counter-drone engagement, and unmanned maritime missions.
WB Group's presence at MSPO 2026 therefore covered capabilities ranging from aerial reconnaissance with FLYEYE and long-range strike with GLADIUS 2 to unmanned ground systems, military logistics, remote weapon stations, and uncrewed maritime platforms. (Picture source: WB Group)
Among the systems presented was GLADIUS 2, a new long-range strike system using the WARMATE 30 effector. Developed in a flying-wing configuration, the platform can carry interchangeable warheads weighing approximately 30 kg. Its turbojet propulsion allows it to reach its operational area quickly, while the airframe is designed to reduce radar and thermal signatures. The system can be launched from a container or a ground-based launcher with the assistance of a launch booster.
GLADIUS 2 is intended to engage high-value targets at tactical and operational ranges. The system was ordered by the Polish Armed Forces in 2026 and is integrated into the existing GLADIUS reconnaissance-strike architecture as well as the TOPAZ battlefield management system. This configuration connects sensors, command posts, and effectors within a common targeting chain. WB Group also states that the main components of the system, including the composite airframe, onboard electronics, and turbojet engine, are manufactured in Poland. WB Group also presented WARMATE 8X, a new loitering munition designed for precision strikes. The system uses a cruciform arrangement of control surfaces intended to provide high manoeuvrability during the terminal phase of flight. It can carry different 8 kg warheads selected according to the mission and target type and can conduct attacks at steep angles. Real-time flight control and its data-link architecture are also intended to support integration into reconnaissance-strike networks involving multiple platforms.
In the aerial reconnaissance segment, WB Group introduced X-LiftAir, a solution designed in particular for the FLYEYE unmanned aerial system. The concept involves suspending the aircraft beneath a multirotor platform, which carries it to a predetermined altitude before releasing it to continue its mission autonomously. This procedure reduces the amount of battery power consumed by FLYEYE during the initial climb. According to WB Group, X-LiftAir can increase FLYEYE's powered-flight endurance from more than four hours to approximately six hours. The system is designed for unmanned aircraft weighing up to 30 kg and can be supplied with a platform developed by WB Group or adapted to an existing multirotor with sufficient payload capacity. In addition to extending endurance, this launch method provides another deployment option when terrain conditions or the tactical situation restrict the use of conventional launch procedures.
The Polish company also presented the STAR Hyperion, a new heavy military truck based on an 8x8 cross-country chassis. Developed in cooperation with several Polish manufacturers in response to Polish Armed Forces requirements, the vehicle can transport 15- and 20-foot containers as well as different mission modules. This configuration allows the platform to support logistics and cargo transport while also serving as a carrier for specialised systems. Several variants are planned, including configurations with armoured or unarmoured cabs.
In the land domain, WB Group displayed the Antares and Sirius vehicles associated with its Future Task Force, or FTF, concept. The concept is based on cooperation between crewed and uncrewed platforms within the same unit to extend reconnaissance and engagement capabilities while reducing direct exposure of personnel. Unmanned ground vehicles from the company's UGV family were also displayed as part of this approach to coordinated employment of robotic systems.
Another system presented at MSPO 2026 was the ZMU-30 remote weapon station. The uncrewed turret can be fitted with a 30 mm automatic cannon and, depending on the configuration, supplemented by a 7.62 mm machine gun or a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. Its comparatively low weight is intended to allow installation on light wheeled and tracked vehicles, robotic platforms, watercraft, and autonomous containerised modules. The ZMU-30 incorporates electro-optical sensors, weapon stabilisation, and automatic target-tracking functions. It is designed to engage both ground targets and low-flying aerial threats, including unmanned aircraft. This configuration reflects the broader use of remote weapon stations not only for ground engagements but also for protecting units against unmanned aerial systems.
WB Group also expanded its maritime portfolio with the StormRider 550, a new 5.5-metre unmanned surface vessel. More compact than the previously presented StormRider 850, the StormRider 550 uses a modular architecture that allows it to be configured for different military and civilian missions. Potential applications include the surveillance and protection of ports, coastal facilities, and critical infrastructure. The StormRider family is intended to conduct reconnaissance, patrol, and protection missions in maritime and littoral environments, either autonomously or in cooperation with naval units. Depending on the configuration, these platforms can carry different navigation and surveillance sensors, electro-optical systems, and remotely operated mission equipment. The aim is to maintain a presence in potentially hazardous areas while reducing the exposure of crewed platforms.
Beyond these systems, WB Group's pavilion at MSPO 2026 also included tactical communications equipment, battlefield management solutions, and applications incorporating artificial intelligence. The overall display illustrates the company's approach to integrating unmanned aircraft and loitering munitions into a connected environment linking sensors, communication networks, command systems, and effectors. WB Group's presence at MSPO 2026 therefore covered capabilities ranging from aerial reconnaissance with FLYEYE and long-range strike with GLADIUS 2 to unmanned ground systems, military logistics, remote weapon stations, and uncrewed maritime platforms. The systems presented also reflect the Polish defence industry's continuing focus on multidomain architectures in which crewed and uncrewed platforms can exchange information and operate within a common decision-making and engagement chain.
Written By Erwan Halna du Fretay - Defense Analyst, Army Recognition Group
Erwan Halna du Fretay holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and has experience studying conflicts and global arms transfers. His research interests include security and strategic studies, particularly the dynamics of the defense industry, the evolution of military technologies, and the strategic transformation of armed forces.