WB GROUP participated in the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX), which took place in the United Arab Emirates. This event is entirely devoted to robotic platforms: land, air and sea. WB GROUP presented in Abu Dhabi unmanned reconnaissance and attack systems (including simulators), communication, command and observation systems.
Visitors to the WB GROUP’s pavilion could see equipment proven in the most difficult combat conditions – used every day during high-intensity conflict. This applies to the FlyEye unmanned reconnaissance system, as well as the Warmate loitering munition.
FlyEye is one of the most advanced unmanned systems in its class. It includes a motor glider, characterized by low detectability (both for radar, optical and optoelectronic systems), secured with a military communication link and long flight duration.
The FlyEye system is equipped with a daytime and thermal imaging camera, allows to search, to identify and to guide artillery to targets at any time. The unmanned vehicle was used to search for missing people, supervise borders and critical infrastructure, and support the fire brigade, as evidenced by its use during the peat bog fire in the Biebrza National Park.
The PERAD family software-defined radio was also presented at UMEX 2024. The device can be used in a personal or vehicle form, but also built into the FlyEye mission module. The unmanned vehicle can be used as a retranslator for soldiers, policemen, border guards, and firefighters.
PERAD is an SDR radio with hopping, built-in encryption algorithms, and a low signal spectral density. Each device is a network node, a miniaturized base station, allowing reliable access to data in all, even the most distant, nodes.
The deployment of an interference-resistant radio station by FlyEye not only increases the communication range, but also makes it more difficult to detect users using electronic warfare means. The use of a “flying mast” allows for a significant reduction in the energy emissions of devices.
The universality of the Polish radio station is proven by the possibility of connecting it with the U-GATE personal command and observation system. The device increases the user’s situational awareness, allowing access to a digital map and augmented reality with the location of own and enemy troops marked. U-GATE allows to control loitering ammunition and remotely controlled weapons.
The Warmate system was presented at UMEX. Loitering munitions equipped with interchangeable warheads can be adapted to a wide range of operations. The modular system is used by the Poland’s Armed Forces and also by other countries, including NATO allies. In Abu Dhabi, next to the system effector, its flight simulator was also shown.