Integrating 105MM Artillery Systems Into the National Ecosystem

KNDS partners with Polish industry Integrating 105MM Artillery Systems Into the National Ecosystem

2026-09-15 Source: Press release KNDS 2 min Reading Time

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At the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2026, KNDS signed a milestone Letter of Intent (LoI) with WB GROUP companies for the delivery of 105mm artillery systems integrated with the TOPAZ fire control system to the Polish Armed Forces.

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 (approx. 4 inches) 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, digitalised 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, approx. 11 miles, 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 localise the production of its long-range ERG3 ammunition for the 105 LG, further expanding Polish sovereign capability.

KNDS, a trusted partner of the Polish Army and defence industry

Building on a strong foundation of industrial cooperation, KNDS has been a trusted partner of the Polish Armed Forces and local defence industry for decades, deeply rooted in the maintenance and modernisation of Leopard 2 main battle tanks. Today, the group is significantly expanding its footprint through a strategic ammunition partnership to establish the local production of 155mm artillery shells in Poland. By combining technology transfers with local co-development, KNDS is actively strengthening Poland's strategic sovereignty and the European defence industrial base.

"Building such a partnership represents an important opportunity for KNDS in Poland. We are deeply proud to join forces with WB GROUP, recognised for industrial excellence in their respective fields. By combining our combat-proven 105 LG howitzer with the renowned TOPAZ system and local industrial capabilities, we are strengthening European defence cooperation and ensuring long-term sovereign capability in Poland. Together we will deliver an agile, combat-ready solution not only tailored to meet the needs of the Polish Armed Forces and WOT, but also potentially of other export customers that will perceive the added-value and relevance of our partnership” said Alexandre Penley, Vice President International Business Development—Europe & NATO

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