As Europe accelerates defense investment and industrial cooperation in response to evolving security challenges, Poland’s WB Group is positioning itself as one of the continent’s leading providers of integrated battlefield technologies. At Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, the company showcased its flagship unmanned and command-and-control solutions while emphasizing its expanding role in strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities.
Speaking to Defensehere, Malgorzata Darowska, Director for European Affairs at WB Group, outlined the company’s strategic priorities, highlighting its position as Poland’s largest privately owned defense company and a key supplier of advanced communication systems, C4I technologies and unmanned platforms.
According to Darowska, WB Group delivers comprehensive battlefield solutions centered on secure communications and command-and-control capabilities that support the operational effectiveness of the Polish Armed Forces. Alongside these systems, the company has become one of Europe’s leading drone manufacturers, supplying a growing portfolio of unmanned solutions for reconnaissance and strike missions.
A major focus at Eurosatory 2026 was the Gladius reconnaissance and strike system, one of WB Group’s flagship capabilities already fielded by the Polish military. Designed to integrate reconnaissance drones, loitering munitions and command-and-control systems into a unified battlefield network, Gladius enables commanders to rapidly detect, identify and engage targets while significantly shortening the sensor-to-shooter cycle.
Darowska said the company sees strong export potential for the Gladius system, particularly among NATO’s eastern flank nations and other European partners seeking proven, integrated reconnaissance and precision-strike capabilities. She also pointed to opportunities in markets beyond Europe, including Canada.
The company also highlighted the growing importance of European industrial cooperation. Darowska noted that WB Group recently secured participation in projects supported under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument, reinforcing the company’s role in strengthening Europe’s defense industrial base while supporting modernization efforts within Poland.
Beyond Gladius, the WB Group stand featured several of its best-known unmanned systems, including the Warmate loitering munition and the internationally deployed FlyEye reconnaissance UAV. Throughout the exhibition, company representatives held meetings with military delegations, government officials and industry partners to discuss future cooperation and industrial partnerships.
While defense remains the company’s primary focus, Darowska noted that WB Group also sees opportunities to expand selected technologies into civilian applications in the future.
With European governments continuing to increase investment in defense capabilities and prioritize industrial resilience, WB Group views its integrated communications, C4I and unmanned systems portfolio as well positioned to support both national modernization programs and multinational cooperation initiatives across the continent.