MBF Group MBF Group has been developing activities in the field of international trade, brokerage and supply chain organization in the raw materials and industrial sectors. These competencies include, in particular, logistics, transactional risk management, compliance and cooperation with partners in multiple jurisdictions. In parallel, the Company is consistently developing dual-use technology projects, including initiatives related to unmanned systems (UAVs), counter-insurgency (C-UAS) and defense solutions. Projects such as Iryda Plus and ARES exemplify competence building in the area of modern security technologies.
It has become a natural direction of development to combine these two areas – commercial and organizational experience with access to advanced technologies. This model allows not only to develop their own projects, but also to market solutions already in place, tested and ready for implementation. In this context, the Company entered into a series of agreements (NDA, MoU and consortium agreement), which enabled it to build a cooperation structure with a foreign technology partner and move to the operational stage, which includes participation in processes organized by state institutions.
Technology consortium and operational capabilities proven in combat conditions
The established consortium combines the organizational, commercial and regulatory competencies of MBF Group S.A. with the technological experience of a foreign partner operating in a European structure, with the support of a production facility operating under real operational conditions. The collaborative solutions have reached a technology readiness level of at least TRL7, which means they have been verified in an operational environment. The key element is that these technologies are not at the conceptual stage, but are being implemented and used in practice.
The technology partner has manufacturing capabilities proven by large-scale deliveries, including the delivery of more than tens of thousands of units of electronics used in operational systems for armed forces operating under conditions of armed conflict . This is an important confirmation of both the quality of the solutions and their ability to scale.
The consortium collaboration is designed to move immediately to the bidding and implementation stage. MBF Group has a leadership role responsible for public relations, bid preparation, and regulatory and logistical aspects, while the technology partner is responsible for solution delivery and development. The result of this cooperation was the consortium’s application to participate in preliminary market consultations conducted by the Armament Agency on the acquisition of anti-personnel mines for the Polish Armed Forces .
New generation of mine systems – integration of effector and electronic layer
Unlike classical mine systems, the solutions offered by the consortium are based on the integration of the effector with an advanced electronic and communications layer. Remote initiation systems and distributed sensor networks play a key role here. The proposed solutions allow the initiation of payloads both by wire and by radio, based on distributed mesh communication networks . This architecture allows the creation of autonomous, self-configuring systems that do not require external infrastructure.
An important element is the use of seismic sensors that allow automatic detection of pedestrian movement within a specified radius of operation . These systems can operate in both remote control and autonomous mode, increasing operational flexibility.
In addition, the solutions enable real-time monitoring of system status, including arming status, power levels, and security and tampering events. Integration with telemetry and management systems allows full control of the distributed minefield. The use of encrypted communication protocols and mesh architecture increases the systems’ resilience to interference and countermeasures, which is crucial in today’s battlefield conditions .
Ready-made solutions to meet dynamic operational needs
One of the key aspects of the cooperation is that the solutions offered are largely off-the-shelf products, tested and ready for deployment. Unlike many defense projects in the research and development stage, these systems can be put into service relatively quickly. This is particularly important in the context of the changing security environment and the growing demand for battlefield and border security systems. The ability to scale production and deploy solutions quickly is a major operational advantage.
Submitting an application to the Armaments Agency is the first step toward potential participation in future procurement and deployment proceedings. The market consultation process makes it possible to clarify technical requirements and tailor solutions to the needs of the Polish Armed Forces.
In the opinion of MBF Group S.A.’s Management Board, the combination of the Company’s commercial and organizational experience with access to proven technologies may enable a relatively quick entry into the defense procurement segment. At the same time, the development of this business area is part of the Company’s long-term strategy to build a position in the security technology and dual-use solutions sector, both in the domestic market and in international relations.
