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Defense: Poland's largest private arms company expands to Germany

With an office in Berlin, the WB Group wants to bid for German army contracts in the future. The electronics and drone specialist has years of experience in Ukraine.

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Defense: Poland's largest private arms company expands to Germany

The WB Group, Poland's largest private arms company, is expanding into the German market with the opening of a representative office in Berlin. The office, located near the German Defence Ministry, aims to secure contracts with the German military and collaborate with local industry partners. The company, which produces military electronics and drones, has already announced partnerships with Volkswagen and MAN to develop military vehicles.

The WB Group, valued at up to €7 billion, plans to go public in 2027 and has seen significant growth since the Ukraine war, with orders worth $9 billion.

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