WB Electronics Warmate is a class of loitering munition UAVs developed by the Polish defence contractor WB Group, having entered into the initial production in 2016.
== Design == The Warmate can be equipped with several different payloads, including fragmentation, HEAT and thermobaric warheads and has a swarming capability.
=== W2MPIR system === W2MPIR (Vampire; Polish: Wielowarstwowy System Przełamania A2AD/Powietrzny Inteligentny Rój, lit. 'Multi-Layered A2AD Penetration System/Aerial Smart Swarm') is a system designed to breach the enemy's anti-access/area denial (A2AD) defenses and provide a cost-effective strike/reconnaissance capability to fulfill the suppression of enemy air/missile defenses (SEAD) and electronic warfare (EW) missions. The system consists of assorted interoperable WB Electronics UAVs operating in a swarm, including the Warmate 3.0 and/or Warmate 2 loitering munitions, together with the FlyEye and FT-5 Łoś multi-role reconnaissance platforms capable of identification, location, and jamming of electronic sensors and radars.
Variants
=== Warmate-R === The Warmate-R is an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) version based on the same fuselage and ground segment. It integrates 3 cameras to provide multiple views: an 8mm lens facing forward, and an 8mm and 12mm optics providing smooth tilting capabilities from a downward position (0 deg) to one side (90 deg). It can be equipped with daylight or thermal cameras with remote pan and tilt, as well as a laser target designator. It has a "Target Lock" mode for tracking moving targets and enables accurate target location data.
=== Warmate-TL === The Warmate-TL (Tube Launch) is a variant that can be launched from man-portable or vehicle-mounted tubular launchers and can be integrated with multiple different platforms such as ground vehicles, helicopters, or warships.
=== "3.0" generation === The "3.0" generation of the Warmate system has been refined based on the inputs from customers and their combat experiences. The system is characterized by:
30 km (19 mi; 16 nmi) radio range with control handover support for a total operational range of 80 km (50 mi; 43 nmi), 70 minute flight endurance, Warheads designed for better firepower against high-value targets, incl. persons and reconnaissance, communications and EW systems, Quiet low-RPM engine that can be shut down during the engagement to avoid detection, Ability to fold the propeller blades in the final attack phase of flight, Ability to operate in all weather conditions, Extra control surfaces on the wings for improved maneuverability, and Integration with other WB Electronics systems such as the FlyEye mini reconnaissance drone or Topaz battle management system.
=== Warmate 2 === The Warmate 2 is a newer, larger, and heavier version of the original Warmate drone to be launched from elastomeric vehicle-mounted launchers. This new model features an increased 30 kg (66 lb) maximum take-off weight and heavier 5 kg (11 lb) high-explosive-fragmentation (HE-FRAG), fuel-air explosive (FAE) and HEAT warheads designed to destroy armored vehicles, command outposts and other hardened targets. The HEAT warhead is capable of penetration of 400mm of RHA. The manufacturer promotes this variant as a viable alternative to anti-tank guided missiles, allowing for engagements at standoff distances, while also simplifying target acquisition. The rest of the warheads has a 40 m (130 ft) fragmentation (HE) or implosion (FAE) effect. The radio range of Warmate 2 has been extended to 180 km (110 mi) for a total operational range of 30–240 km (19–149 mi), which translates to a 2 hour flight endurance. The flight altitude was lowered to 100–200 m (330–660 ft) for lower probability of intercept. The flight control is fully automatic with waypoint navigation, and an automatic video tracker with EO and thermal IR cameras allowing for all-weather operations and night combat.
=== Warmate 8X === The Warmate 8X was unveiled at MSPO 2026. It follows an X-wing configuration, and is capable of carrying warheads of up to 8 kg, and is fitted with a gimballed camera housing, allowing it to conduct off-boresight target tracking.
=== Warmate 30 === Warmate 30 was unveiled at MSPO 2026. This is a longer-range and stealthy model, following a 'flying wing' design, and is capable of carrying warheads weighing up to 30 kg.
== Deployment == The Warmate has been operated in various countries, notably participating in 2025 India–Pakistan strikes. Ukraine has received several units of the Warmate drones as part of Poland's military assistance in the wake of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. This includes both the inter-government arms transfers and private fundraisers. Similar private fundraisers had been organized in other countries such as Lithuania, to support Ukraine in the ongoing conflict.
Operators
=== Current operators === NATO Unspecified NATO member Poland Polish Armed Forces Polish Special Forces Territorial Defence Force Ukraine Armed Forces of Ukraine United Arab Emirates Including Warmate 2 Turkey India 100 units Georgia Produced domestically by Delta-WB LTD joint venture Libya Libyan National Army Acquired by the United Arab Emirates in 2020 Unspecified Middle-Eastern operator.
=== Future operators === South Korea ROK Armed Forces Ten sets with nearly two hundred Warmate 3 strike systems in combat and training variants ordered Romania Romanian Armed Forces A requirement for at least 70 'systems' was listed in Romania's SAFE programme document.
Specifications
=== Warmate === Length: 1.1 metres (3 ft 7 in) Wingspan: ~ 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) Empty weight: 4 kilograms (8.8 lb) Payload weight: 1.4 kilograms (3.1 lb) Max take-off weight: 5.7 kilograms (12.6 lb) Cruise airspeed: 80 km/h (50 mph; 43 kn) Max horizontal speed: 120 km/h (75 mph; 65 kn) Max attack airspeed: 150 km/h (93 mph; 81 kn) Range: 30 kilometres (19 mi; 16 nmi) Endurance: 60 minutes Cruise altitude: 150 to 300 metres (500 to 1,000 ft) AGL Flight ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft) AMSL Warhead: Training, HE-FRAG with 300g of TNT or HEAT (penetration 200–240mm against RHA) CEP: 1.5m Propulsion: Electric motor Flight modes
AUTO: follows a pre-programmed route. HOLD: orbits a point over the ground. FLY TO: fly to the selected point with a stable altitude. CRUISE: keep a particular altitude and flight direction, semi-manual control supported by autopilot in the camera direction. SEARCH: slow diving flight necessary for proper target selection. ATTACK: initiates the strike. The automated video tracker allows for a precise target hit even after the loss of communication.
=== Warmate R === Range: 15 km (9.3 mi) Endurance: 80 minutes Weight: 5.2 kilograms (11 lb) Operation ceiling: 500 m (1,600 ft)
References
== External links == Warmate WB Group website Warmate: Polish Loitering Munition. “Two Export Agreements Have Been Already Signed” (in Polish) Mariusz Cielma, Warmate - nowy powietrzny środek wsparcia ogniowego, „Nowa Technika Wojskowa”, nr 5 (2016), s. 92–95, ISSN 1230-1655. (in Polish) Bartosz Głowacki, Uniwersalny towarzysz broni, „Rapot”, nr 5 (2016), s. 24–28, ISSN 1429-270X. (in English) Manufacturer's webpage