Weibel Scientific Wins €84 Million Radar Contract for Poland’s SAN Counter-Drone Programme

Danish radar manufacturer Weibel Scientific has secured an €84 million contract with Poland's PIT-RADWAR to supply XENTA-M5 radar systems for the Polish Armed Forces' SAN counter-drone programme, marking the largest order in the company's history.

The contract, announced on October 27, 2026, strengthens the sensor component of Poland's emerging integrated counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS), which is being developed to protect the country's airspace against drones and other low-altitude threats.

Valued at DKK 625 million, the agreement also represents a major industrial milestone for Weibel as European governments accelerate investments in drone detection, air defence and integrated surveillance systems.

XENTA-M5 Radars to Support Poland's Counter-Drone Shield

Under the agreement, Weibel will provide XENTA-M5 radar systems to PIT-RADWAR, a Polish defence electronics manufacturer specialising in radar technology, command-and-control systems and air defence equipment.

The radars will form part of the SAN programme's detection and surveillance architecture.

XENTA-M5 is designed to detect, track and classify aerial targets, including small, low-flying drones, conventional aircraft and other airborne threats.

Its role is to provide continuously updated target information to the wider command-and-control network, allowing operators to assess threats and coordinate an appropriate response.

Peter Røpke, CEO of Weibel Scientific, said the selection places the company's radar technology at a critical point in Poland's counter-drone defence architecture.

Unlike interceptor drones, missiles or gun-based systems, the XENTA-M5 does not itself neutralise aerial threats. Instead, it supplies the sensor data needed to support the wider system's response.

Weibel has not disclosed the precise number of radar units covered by the €84 million contract or their delivery schedule.

SAN Programme Includes 18 Counter-UAS Batteries

The radar procurement forms part of Poland's larger SAN programme, launched under a contract signed in January 2026 between the Polish Armaments Agency and a consortium led by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

Polish company Advanced Protection Systems (APS) is a key subcontractor, contributing command-and-control capabilities and sensor integration.

The programme, valued at approximately PLN 15 billion excluding VAT, covers 18 counter-drone batteries supported by mobile platforms, surveillance radars, electronic warfare technologies and multiple types of defensive weapons.

The planned architecture includes gun systems, guided missiles and interceptor drones, combining detection and engagement capabilities against different types of aerial threats.

The project is part of Poland's broader effort to strengthen its eastern border and integrate counter-drone technologies into its national air defence network.

AdriaDefense reported in February that SAN was among Poland's first major defence projects planned for financing through the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative.

The programme also provides opportunities for international technology suppliers working alongside Polish manufacturers.

Growing Industrial Opportunities for European Radar Manufacturers

For Weibel Scientific, the contract represents a significant expansion of its defence business.

Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Allerød, Denmark, the company specialises in continuous-wave Doppler radar technology for military, aerospace and critical infrastructure applications.

Weibel employs more than 600 people and has delivered approximately 6,000 radar systems to customers in over 45 countries.

The Polish agreement adds a major European counter-UAS programme to its customer portfolio and increases the demands on its production and delivery capabilities.

The company has not announced whether it will expand its manufacturing facilities or workforce specifically to fulfil the PIT-RADWAR contract.

The selection also highlights the increasingly international structure of Poland's defence supply chain, with Danish radar technology joining Norwegian weapon systems and Polish command-and-control capabilities.

Poland Continues Expanding Counter-Drone Production

The latest award follows several industrial developments associated with the SAN programme.

Earlier this month, AdriaDefense reported that Kongsberg plans to invest approximately €45 million in a new Polish counter-drone production facility, strengthening the Norwegian company's regional manufacturing and sustainment capabilities.

Separately, Kongsberg secured a €16 million navigation equipment agreement with Advanced Navigation for technology supporting its PROTECTOR platforms within the SAN programme.

The contracts illustrate how Poland's anti-drone investment is creating business opportunities across multiple segments of the European defence industry, including radar manufacturing, weapon integration, navigation technologies, electronic warfare and systems engineering.

For Weibel, the €84 million order represents a major commercial breakthrough. For Poland, the agreement adds another specialised European supplier to a defence programme intended to build a more integrated and industrially supported response to increasingly complex drone threats.

Sources: Weibel Scientific, October 27, 2026; Polish Ministry of National Defence; Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.