KNDS is strengthening its European defence partnerships by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) with WB GROUP, a leading Polish defence technology company. This milestone lays the groundwork for a strategic partnership covering the supply, local integration and support of KNDS’ 105mm light artillery system, embedding the solution within the Polish defence industrial ecosystem.

Together, KNDS and WB GROUP aim to provide the Polish Armed Forces with a turnkey solution, extensively integrated with Polish technologies and fully interoperable with the TOPAZ fire control system. The cooperation is intended to deliver a modern, digitalized and network-enabled artillery capability tailored to the operational requirements of the Polish Armed Forces.

The 105 LG stands out as one of the lightest 105mm artillery gun in the world, weighing only 1,650 kg. This allows easy transportation by air (including with medium helicopters) and rapid deployment in challenging or restrictive environments. This unique mobility, combined with long range (up to 17 km using KNDS’ ERG3 ammunition), unique accuracy and high rate of fire (burst of 6 rounds in 15 seconds and more than 16 rounds a minute) makes it the asset of choice for air assault and aeromobile troops, who value its rapid helicopter-slung deployment capabilities and firepower. Additionally, the 105 LG is in service with National Guards, whose personnel benefit from an exceptionally short and easy training curve, including for maintenance operations, guaranteeing rapid and sustained operational readiness.

Looking ahead, KNDS stands ready to localize the production of its long-range ERG3 ammunition for the 105 LG, further expanding Polish sovereign capability.