Polish defence manufacturer WB Group says it would consider producing equipment in Nigeria where commercial opportunities support investment, alongside possible partnerships involving the transfer of technology.
The company’s product manager, Patryk Stec, outlined the position while discussing prospective cooperation with Nigerian defence institutions during an interview with journalists at the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) in Lagos, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
“We are open to technology transfer, and as long as there is business, there is always the possibility of establishing manufacturing facilities,” he said.
Stec said WB Group was engaging Nigerian authorities to identify equipment and technologies suited to the country’s security requirements. He listed the Minister of Defence, the director-general of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the Chief of Defence Staff among the officials involved in its discussions.
He linked the company’s interest to Nigeria’s position within Africa, saying the country offered opportunities as WB Group sought to expand its business across the continent. The manufacturer already maintained operations and commercial relationships across Europe, Asia and the Americas, he added.
AFRIDEX 2026 took place from 26 to 29 October at Eko Atlantic, Lagos, bringing government representatives, armed forces and manufacturers together to discuss equipment requirements and industrial partnerships.
Among the areas Stec identified for cooperation was communication between security organisations operating different radio systems.
He said WB Group’s integration technology could connect platforms such as Motorola, TETRA and Digital Mobile Radio, allowing personnel using different communication networks to exchange information through a common platform.
The company’s communications portfolio includes integration platforms, wireless networks and encrypted mobile communications for public security services.
Stec also discussed surveillance technologies that he said could distinguish people and vehicles from aerial objects, including drones, helicopters and aircraft flying at low altitudes.
According to him, detecting and identifying potential threats earlier could help security agencies decide where to deploy personnel and equipment. He argued that this could reduce wasted resources and limit personnel’s exposure to danger.
Turning to unmanned systems, Stec identified the FlyEye reconnaissance drone and Warmate 3 loitering munition as products serving different operational roles.
He said FlyEye could observe locations and gather information from the air, while Warmate could engage targets identified through surveillance. Combining reconnaissance information with strike capabilities, he added, could help commanders assess situations and make operational decisions.
WB Group’s published product range covers unmanned aircraft, communications, command systems and remotely operated weapons. Its Warmate documentation describes a system designed for reconnaissance and combat roles.
Stec said the company’s technologies had entered service in several countries, including Ukraine, before Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
He also highlighted the ZMU-05 remotely controlled weapon station, which can operate from vehicle-mounted platforms. The manufacturer describes the system as suitable for integration with both crewed vehicles and unmanned platforms.
The exhibition also provided a setting for wider Nigerian-Polish defence discussions. Voice of Nigeria reported that Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede met Poland’s ambassador, Michał Cygan, and defence industry executives during AFRIDEX.
Citing a statement from the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the broadcaster said their discussions covered potential cooperation in defence technology, equipment acquisition and capacity development.