Kongsberg wins Polish counter-drone programme

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and consortium partner Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the delivery of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS).

The contract is worth approximately NOK 16bn to Kongsberg. The programme, known as San CUAS, will deliver 18 counter-UAS batteries to Poland, according to a company statement.

Kongsberg and PGZ bring complementary experience to the programme. The batteries will field a wide range of effectors, including 35 mm, 30 mm and 12.7 mm guns, as well as missiles, interceptor drones and other means to counter aerial threats.

- This programme confirms Poland’s position as a regional hub for counter-drone innovation and strengthens Kongsberg’s position as one of Europe’s leading providers of anti-drone solutions, said Eirik Lie, president of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace: 

- The collaboration between Kongsberg and PGZ demonstrates a commitment to NATO-aligned industrial cooperation to strengthen European security and counter-drone defences.

PGZ subcontractor Advanced Protection Systems (APS) will provide a tailored command-and-control architecture to connect sensors and effectors, integrating SAN CUAS with Poland’s national air defence network.

As part of the deliveries, Kongsberg plans to invest in expanding its manufacturing capacity in Poland, increasing its ability to deliver higher volumes of defence systems and technologies.