Poland’s Armaments Agency has signed a framework agreement with WB Electronics for the supply of Warmateloitering munition systems for the Polish Army.
Warmateis a combat uncrewed aerial vehicle (CUAV) capable of executing a variety of missions, including engaging lightly armoured targets or enemy infantry.
The agreement will involve the supply of nearly 1,000 sets of Warmate drones, with the contract extending through the end of 2035. Each set will include ten units.
Future deliveries will cover the latest development versions of the system.
Poland Ministry of National Defence head said: “This is a big investment on a massive scale. 10,000 Warmate drones are becoming a reality. They are coming to the Polish army soon.
“Further agreements – then executive – will be signed in the near future. This is probably the greatest effect after five months of operation of the new Front Army Inspectorate – in addition to organisational and training effects, building the entire philosophy.”
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By GlobalDataWarmate can operate as a standalone system or be integrated into vehicles. It features a lightweight structure, full automation of most flight phases, and assists operators during the target guidance phase.
With a flight time of approximately 70 minutes, the WarmateCUAV is said to be a versatile system for Polish and international forces, offering a broader operational radius than anti-tank guided missiles.
Its design allows for both combat and observation configurations, with the latter enabling UAV recovery and reuse.
The system’s autonomy and real-time operation capabilities, supported by a video feed from its surveillance subsystem, make it a formidable asset on the battlefield.
Poland Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said: “The experience of Ukraine, the production capacity that Ukraine has gained during the conflict, a change for three years of the types of equipment that is used, and the impact of drones and anti-drone systems, is an absolute revolution in the perception of action on the battlefield. Poland will not stay behind.
“We are also planning, following the example of the Cyber Legion – to create a group of people willing not to serve in the army, but to help and defend the homeland, to support preparatory actions in the form of people supporting the army: experienced drone operators.
“Dron Legion, next to the Cyber Legion, which will be a place where people willing to come forward, support soldiers, teach, create a support group and be ready to use at the moment of the greatest threat.”
In March 2025, the Armaments Agency on behalf of the State Treasury of the Republic of Poland signed the executive agreement with a consortium comprising Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and Huta Stalowa Wola for the supply of Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).
The Polish Armed Forces will receive 111 Borsuk IFVs as part of the deal, which also covers comprehensive training and logistics packages.
According to a report from GlobalData, Poland’s defence budget in 2024 stood at $36.4bn. The country’s defence budget, for 2025-2029, is expected to increase at a CAGR of more than 4%.
