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WB GROUP to Supply 1,000 Warmate 3s to Unnamed Asian Buyer

The Warmate 3 is a lightweight, man‑portable loitering munition with a pusher‑propeller layout that is launched from a compact, portable pneumatic launcher. Photo credit: WB GROUP

WB GROUP has signed contracts to deliver a new version of its WARMATE loitering munitions and will supply roughly 1,000 WARMATE 3 units to users outside Europe, including an unnamed country in Asia. The company designed the WARMATE family to provide critical intelligence and high‑precision strike with low collateral risk. WB GROUP says the 3‑series improves range, lethality and operational resilience over earlier variants. The firm upgraded the platform with extended range and a more powerful, interchangeable warhead. Engineers adapted WARMATE 3 to operate in GNSS‑denied environments and to interoperate with other WB unmanned systems. The company tested the latest versions in demanding conditions before offering them for export.

The WARMATE line is a lightweight loitering munition built for rapid deployment and precision engagement. WB GROUP’s technical profile lists a maximum take‑off weight of 5.7 kg and a 1.6 m wingspan. The system offers an operational range near 30 km and up to 60 minutes of flight endurance. Electric propulsion ensures quiet operation during missions. Typical mission altitudes run between 150 and 300 m above ground level, and the system reaches a 3,000 m ceiling. The manufacturer reports targeting accuracy near 1.5 m CEP and provides a real‑time video feed for operators.

WB GROUP highlights multiple flight modes and rapid readiness, with launch prep under five minutes. The platform supports swarm attacks and a fully autonomous attack mode driven by an on‑board video tracker. That tracker can complete a strike even if the command link is lost. The company supplies a ruggedized, backpack‑mobile ground control station with encrypted, bidirectional datalinks. WB GROUP also offers tailored training packages, including classroom instruction, simulation and field exercises in Poland or at the customer’s site. The firm lists interoperability with ICMS TOPAZ, U‑GATE, FLYEYE and the FONET communications suite.

The announced contract follows prior exports of WARMATE systems beyond Europe. WB GROUP noted South Korea’s armed forces purchased WARMATE 3 units at the end of 2024. The company framed the new deliveries as part of a broader effort to expand its unmanned strike portfolio on international markets. WB GROUP says the contracted systems combine enhanced operational flexibility with proven precision effects.

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