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WB Electronics S.A., the continuator of technological transformation in the Polish army and the defence sector. Operating in the field of specialised electronics and military IT, it has led the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland into the 21st century, setting binding standards in key areas for national security. It is the leader of the WB Group – the largest private defence industry group in Poland. Exporter of concepts and technologies to several dozen countries around the world, including USA. It is guided in its business by innovativeness and the creation of major technological breakthroughs. The business philosophy adopted by us is expressed in a product offer and unique solutions on a global scale, implemented in the most demanding markets.
 
 
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The history of WB Electronics starts from its people. WB Electronics was established by prominent engineers, Piotr Wojciechowski, Adam Bartosiewicz and Krzysztof Wysocki in 1997, starting a new era in the Polish armaments industry. At the beginning, the Company employed a dozen or so workers. The impetus to further development came as early as in 1998 when the Ministry of National Defence wanted to purchase an artillery fire control system. From among the many companies invited to tender, only WB Electronics undertook to prepare the system. Two years later, the ZZKO TOPAZ (Automated Fire Control System for ground artillery) system was successfully implemented. A solution based on an innovative technological idea with total control over the entire product, including the source codes. TOPAZ established the binding common standards in the Polish Army, a system which is constantly being developed and for which there is no competition to this day in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland. The success of ZZKO TOPAZ defined the course of the further development of WB Electronics, which was established for original and unique products that are intended to be competitive with the offer of the largest international concerns.

The product that gave the Company international recognition was devised in 2001 and constituted the FONET Digital Internal Communications System. The system integrated key components of the in-vehicle communication systems including computers and transceivers, with an integrated internal telephone function. Today, it is widely used not only in the Polish army but has also been sold to several dozen other countries. In 2009, the licence for FONET was sold to Harris, a company in USA, and it has quickly become the standard equipment of their armed forces.

WB Electronics is continuing to develop its competences in the field of communications, participating in key modernisation projects in the Polish army. One such project includes the Soldier of the Future “TYTAN” programme to which WB Electronics supplies PERAD 4010 transceivers using the most state-of-the-art radio wave modulation. This has enabled a radio to be developed for soldiers that has all the functions of a smartphone. The business philosophy of offering the best products is also evident in the PRS-1W contamination detector, which is the only global product that is capable of detecting nuclear weapon threats within only a fraction of a second from the attack.
 
The WB GROUP
 
WB Group is the Polish largest private concern in the defense sector. It is offering state of the art solutions for international armed forces in the following areas:

- Communication, command, reconnaissance and weapons control systems
- Various classes of unmanned systems
- IT systems and cyber security solutions
- Fitting-out and modernization of military vehicles

The group focuses on innovation and on development of cutting-edge technological solutions. The business philosophy assumed by the group is expressed in its product offering, which includes globally unique solutions deployed in the most demanding markets.

Technologies offered by the WB Group are based on years of expertise gained during operation of group's solutions implemented in Polish armed forces as well as on long-term cooperation with the most demanding customers all over the world. This makes the WB Group today the largest Polish exporter of military technologies serving customers in dozens of countries, including US.The group focuses on innovation and on development of cutting-edge technological solutions. The assumed business philosophy is expressed in the group's product offering, which includes globally unique solutions, customized to local conditions and to meet specific requirements of customers. This approach allows systems offered by the WB Group to be successfully implemented on the most demanding markets.

Proprietary solutions, which define standards not only in Poland but also globally, are the source of WB Group member companies’ successes on the global market of military systems.

Currently WB Group employs over 800 people, more than a half of whom are engineers and R&D staff. WB Group, with WB Electronics playing the leading role, is the leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized electronics and advanced command and control integration systems for the Polish Armed Forces. The Group has been operating on many markets. These include markets in Europe and for example: US, South America, North Africa, India, Viet Nam or Malaysia markets.

COMPANIES

For many years WB Electronics has been successfully exploring new application areas of electronics and IT systems in military technologies whereas proprietary new tech solutions developed by the company have allowed it to develop innovative products with unique functionality. Systems developed in WB Electronics such as FONET and TOPAZ has led Polish armed forces into the 21st century, by setting new standards in key national security areas. The company also specializes in cryptographic solutions. WB Electronics is the leader in the WB capital group with the majority stake.

RADMOR is a company with a long history and tradition dating back to 1947. Over the years of its operation, it has been rapidly developing, expanding the range of its products and services. RADMOR is currently the largest Polish manufacturer of mobile and portable UHF radio equipment and advanced, programmable digital transceivers.

FLYTRONIC, a member of the WB Group, is a research & development center focusing its activities on reconnaissance and observation systems based on UAV platforms. Flytronic is a dynamic and modern engineering company which bases on professional experience and passion of its renowned specialists and experts who ensure successful completion of the most innovative global projects.

MindMade is a Polish R&D leader in advanced mobile wireless solutions dedicated to special and M2M communications. Activity of MindMade includes development and production of electronic equipment and integrated data transmission and communication systems.

AREX has been developing, testing and manufacturing automation components, measuring instruments, control systems and diagnostic systems. The company has been also delivering custom projects and projects which require engineering solutions in the area of armament control and fire control systems.
 
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COMMUNICATION AND COMMAND SYSTEMS

From the very beginning, communications and command systems have been key products in the WB Group's portfolio . The FONET digital communication system and TOPAZ artillery command and fire control system created by the Group’s development team have been setting standards in the area of advanced communication and fire control systems for many years. Currently the WB Group's communication and command systems are operated not only by the Polish Armed Forces, but also by armed forces of such countries, as United States, Sweden, Malaysia and Hungary.

UAVs

For years WB Group has been consistently designing and developing unmanned systems of various classes. From micro-class reconnaissance systems, up to armed tactical-class UAVs with effective range of 200 km. Long-term experience in operation of UAVs gained by WB Group’s engineering team, also in combat conditions, make the equipment offered by the WB Group reliable and proven solutions dedicated for specific user needs.

FITTING-OUT AND MODERNIZATION OF MILITARY VEHICLES

Years of experience in integration of various types of specialized equipment for military vehicles has allowed WB Bgoup to develop high competencies in the area of used military equipment and armament modernization. Currently WB Group offers for its customers-operated military equipment comprehensive installation services of the latest, world-class communication, command and fire control systems and electronic armament control systems, compatible with the highest NATO standards.

IT systems

WB Group is also an Engineering Technology Center and there are dedicated Research and Development Teams working in theoretical research, technology development, and areas of new product and technology development, for example, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography,public key infrastructure, digital signatures, and the design of electronic random number generators and their applications.
 
 
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WB Electronics S.A.

Poznanska, n°129/133
05-850 Ozarów Mazowiecki
Poland

Tel. +48 22 731 25 00

Fax +48 22 731 25 01

Website: www.wb.com.pl

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PERAD - Personal Radio
The PERAD 4010 is an advanced SDR radio designed to enable communications under the most adverse conditions. Innovative technologies and patented proprietary solutions ensure the unprecedented quality of the voice transmission and long operating time combined with a small size and minimum weight of the device.
 
FONET - Digital Internal Communications System
FONET is a set of devices and their software creating a unified data exchange base between military vehicles on the battlefield.
One of its basic functions is providing digital voice communications based on available means of communication. Furthermore the system integrates the military vehicle’s electronic equipment as well as controls wired and radio networks. Military vehicles equipped with FONET are capable to operate in automated command systems or fire control systems. Modular concept of the system enables selection of appropriate configuration for each military vehicle while ensuring full compatibility between voice communication and data exchange.
 
Fly Eye - Mini reconnaissance UAV
Fly Eye is a mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to provide advanced aerial reconnaissance capabilities to military and special operations forces.
The UAV can be deployed to determine target coordinates for artillery operations. Identification, escorting, target acquisition and monitoring of natural disasters and forest fires are also other uses, as is surveillance of battlefield and national borders.
 
Virtus - Micro unmanned quadrocopter
The primary application of this quadrocopter is to provide support to the military and special forces operations in urbanized areas and within buildings. The flying platform is powered by four electrical motors that allow for covert activities. No equipment is required for takeoff and landing operations – the flying platform takes off vertically from the ground and lands on the ground or any other flat surface.
Due to modular observation heads (day time and infrared), the system is capable of performing observations during the day and under difficult conditions (night time, smoke). VIRTUS is equipped with an autopilot system, allowing for flights to be safely conducted in auto –nomous mode, based on a task route and timetable prepared by the operator at the base station in advance of the mission.
 
WARMATE - Micro Combat Unmanned Aircraft System

Micro Combat Unmanned Aircraft System WARMATE (Micro C-UAS WARMATE) is designed in order to support the following combat operations, depending on the payload in use:
Surveillance, detection, recognition and identification of the objects of interest (EO/IR payload GS9),
Detection and strike against the enemy personnel (EO-fragmentation charge warhead),
Detection and strike against the enemy’s light armored vehicles (EO-linear cumulative charge warhead).
 
ZZKO Topaz - Artillery command system
TOPAZ is a system that supports artillery command, using the latest information and communication technology.
Its application includes fire mission management and management of information necessary for coordination and optimisation of the use of artillery fire.
Implementation of ZZKO TOPAZ – Automated Fire Control System within the framework of artillery modernisation initiated the implementation of network-centric warfare systems on the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland.
 
SKO-M - Mortar Control Systems
SKO-M is an artillery system that supports mortar command, using the latest information and communication technology.
Its application includes fire mission management and management of information necessary for coordination and optimisation of the use of artillery fire.
 
OKO-60 - Surveillance System
OKO – 60 is a surveillance system based on a Surveillance Module (SM), which is launched off a 60 mm mortar and descents on a parachute. During its descent, the Surveillance Module (SM) radio transmits a video signal, which is visualised on the Ground Receiver Device (Light Ground Control Station – LGCS).
The surveillance projectile is launched off an observation mortar and adopts a flight path along a regular ballistic trajectory. While the projectile is in its descent trajectory, a special explosive charge is deployed (so called dispersing explosive charge) in order to release the Surveillance Module (SM) along with a parachute, which descents over the surveilled area.
 
PSI - Personal Soldier's Communicator
The Personal Soldier’s Communicator PSI is a device, which is considered to be an IT heart of the system. Through combining three different devices in a single casing, that is: a mobile phone (smart phone), a PDA (personal digital assistant) computer and soldier’s personal radio, the designers created a device featuring a functional polymorphism.
WB Electronics S.A. is a C4ISR system leader in the TYTAN Project – Individual Warfare System for a Polish Future Soldier.
 
U-GATE - C4ISR-E(xtended) system
U-GATE is a C4ISR-E(xtended) system which enables Special Forces operatives to direct strikes from loitering munitions, such as the Warmate System, and analyse the battlefield. U-GATE includes a headset that uses Augmented Reality (AR) Technology providing with the ability to visualize the battlefield and add information or markers that can instantly be viewed in operative’s field of view. Further, U-GATE enables full control over nearby Unmanned Aerial Vehicles using a virtual ground control station (GCS) user interface displayed in front of the soldier.
The U-GATE System includes the wideband software defined radio, Perad, to allow for data transmission between different headsets and operators of loitering munitions, and a portable computer to process the acquired data. The headset which includes sensors, video cameras, and high-resolution displays has a mass of under 1.5 kg.