PIT-Radwar
Polish defence electronics company
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PIT-RADWAR S.A. is a Polish defence electronics company headquartered in Warsaw. It conducts research, development and production in radar technology, electronic support measures (ESM/ELINT), command-and-control (C2/C4ISR) and related air-defence systems, including sensors and fire-control/effectors.[5][6]
Native name
PIT-RADWAR Spółka AkcyjnaCompany typeSubsidiary
IndustryDefence electronics
Native name | PIT-RADWAR Spółka Akcyjna |
|---|---|
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Defence electronics |
| Founded | 30 December 2011 (as PIT-RADWAR; merger)[1] Roots to 1934 (State Telecommunications Institute established by regulation)[2] |
| Headquarters | Warsaw, Poland |
Key people | Marek Borejko (CEO)[3] |
| Parent | Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)[4] |
| Website | en |
History
- The company traces its roots to the State Telecommunications Institute established in 1934 by regulation.[2]
- In April 2010, the Bumar Group created an electronics division integrating Przemysłowy Instytut Telekomunikacji (PIT), CNPEP RADWAR and DOLAM.[7]
- PIT-RADWAR S.A. was formed on 30 December 2011 by merging PIT, RADWAR and DOLAM; it operated under the PIT name until February 2012 and was renamed Bumar Elektronika S.A. on 5 March 2012.[1][8]
- On 30 June 2014 the company changed its name to PIT-RADWAR S.A. by court decision.[9]
- Since 2014, PIT-RADWAR has been part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ).[4]
Business areas
PIT-RADWAR’s core activities include:[5][6]
- air- and surface-surveillance radar systems (mobile and redeployable 3D radars; counter-battery radars; maritime/coastal radars);
- identification friend-or-foe (IFF/SSR) systems and interrogators (Mark XIIA family);
- passive surveillance and electronic intelligence (passive location; ELINT/ESM);
- command-and-control and fire-control systems (C2/C4ISR for air defence and land forces);
- air-defence fire means (guns/CIWS components and SHORAD/VSHORAD effectors).
Products
| Image | Product | Role / type | Key parameters (publicly disclosed) | Production / deliveries (if disclosed) | Sources |
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| — | WARTA | Mobile 3D long-range air-surveillance radar | L-band; AESA; instrumented range 470 km; elevation coverage up to 30,500 m; update time 5 s / 10 s (rotation-dependent). | — | [10] |
| — | IDZ-50 | IFF Mark XIIA long-range interrogator | Modes 1/2/3A/C/S; Mode 5 (with crypto); intended for long-range surveillance / LRAD integration. | — | [11] |
| — | ISZ-50 | IFF Mark XIIA medium-range interrogator | Modes 1/2/3A/C/S; Mode 5 (with crypto); compact packaging for stationary/mobile platforms. | — | [12] |
| — | IKZ-50P | IFF Mark XIIA short-range interrogator | Modes 4/5 (with crypto); SHORAD/VSHORAD use; supports fixed/rotating antennas and MANPADS control interface. | — | [13] |
| — | Passive Location System | Passive air surveillance (multistatic) | 4-station system; fusion of PCL (signals of opportunity: FM/DVB-T/GSM) and PET (on-board emitters incl. radar/IFF/nav); silent/undetectable to hostile ESM. | — | [14][15] |
| — | PRP-25M / PRP-25S | ELINT/ESM stations (RF emitter reconnaissance) | 0.5–18 GHz; direction-finding accuracy RMS <2° (0.5–3 GHz) / <1° (3–18 GHz); TDoA + triangulation; crew: PRP-25M (2), PRP-25S (1). | Introduced 2010 (company timeline). | [16][1] |
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N22-N(3D) | Mobile 3D medium-range surveillance radar | S-band; instrumented range 60/100 km; antenna rotation 12/24 RPM; max tracked targets 100; altitude coverage to 30,000 m. | — | [17] |
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ZDPSR Bystra | Redeployable 3D radar (SHORAD/VSHORAD sensor) | C-band; instrumented range 80 km; 360° azimuth; elevation up to 70°; refresh time 2 s; crew 2. | Contract for 16 systems signed Sept 2019; deliveries planned through 2025. | [18][19] |
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ZDPSR Soła | Redeployable 3D radar (SHORAD/VSHORAD sensor) | S-band (main) + C-band (helicopter channel); instrumented range 60/20 km (30/60 RPM); refresh 1 s; elevation to +55°; IFF Mark XII/XIIA, Mode S. | Contract for 8 sets reported in 2013. | [20][21] |
| — | ARS-800 | Maritime patrol aircraft radar | X-band; avg power 160 W; up to 200 tracked targets; 360° scan; selectable ranges up to 220 km / 120 Nm; SAR strip-mode resolution 15 m (azimuth) at 20 km. | — | [22] |
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TRS-15 | Mobile 3D medium-range surveillance radar | S-band; instrumented range 240 km; fighter detection range 200 km; altitude coverage 30,000 m; deployable in 20 min by crew of 3. | TRS-15 listed as introduced in 2004 (company timeline); deliveries of TRS-15M radars reported as completed for a 2013 order. | [23][24][1] |
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LIWIEC | Weapon-locating / counter-battery radar | C-band; instrumented range 20/40/80 km; azimuth coverage 270°; refresh 0.5 s (search), 0.1–0.5 s (tracking); crew 3. | Introduced 2005 (company timeline); contract signed 2013; last system delivered Dec 2018 (per Defence24). | [25][26][1] |
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RM-100 | Mobile maritime/coastal surveillance radar (LPI) | X-band FMCW; instrumented range 0.25–48 Nm; transmitter power 1 mW–2 W; 20 m mast; deployable within 30 min by crew of 3. | Introduced 2001 (company timeline). | [27][1] |
| — | SZAFRAN | Automated tactical C2 information system | Supports land forces battalion/brigade/division/corps-level command; battlefield picture on digital maps; ADatP-3 formatted messaging; APP-6A symbology. | Listed as introduced 2003 (company timeline). | [28][1] |
| — | ŁOWCZA-3 (LA-3) | Automated air-defence C2 (battalion/regiment level) | Receives/associates air picture from radars/C2I; optimizes firing decisions; supports SAM/AAA and mixed batteries; comms via UHF (TDMA/voice), optional HF, wire. | Listed in company timeline (1992). | [29][1] |
| — | REGA | Anti-aircraft defence C2 system (battery to squadron) | Modular C2 suite; controls up to 8 weapons; total information delay ≤5 s; advertised as up to 12× faster fire-solution generation vs older systems. | Listed as introduced 2000 (REGA-1, company timeline). | [30][1] |
| — | SDP-20 SAMOC | Mobile air-defence command post (brigade level) | C2 post with capability to command legacy post-Soviet SAM launchers (e.g. 2K11 Krug, S-125 Neva) and interoperability with NATO systems; four operator stations. | Listed as introduced 2010 (company timeline). | [31][1] |
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BLENDA | Anti-aircraft artillery set (system-level integration) | Intended to engage low-altitude air targets and lightly armoured ground/surface targets; can employ gun, missile or gun-missile fire means (per product page). | Listed in company timeline (1997). | [32][1] |
| — | WG-35 | Fire-control vehicle (VSHORAD battery) | Controls up to 8 guns; integrated tracking head; laser rangefinder 200–30,000 m; multisensor EO head (day/IR) with specified detection/recognition ranges (per brochure). | — | [33] |
| — | SA-35 | 35 mm self-propelled gun system | 35 mm; rate of fire 550 rpm; weight (without ammunition) 3,300 kg; magazines 2×100; elevation −10° to +85° (per SA-35 site). | Publicly presented at MSPO 2024; live-fire tests reported in Oct 2024. | [34][35] |
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OSU-35K | Naval 35 mm close-in defence / ship weapon system | Effective engagement distance up to 5,500 m; altitude up to 3,500 m (ammunition-dependent); rate of fire 550 rpm; system weight “little more than 3 tonnes” (per product page). | Prototype installed on ORP Kaszub in 2016; tested for three years before implementation (per product page). | [36] |
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A-35 / AG-35 | Towed 35 mm automatic anti-aircraft gun system | Max engagement distance: 5,500 m (conventional), 3,000 m vs “soft” targets with ABM; engagement altitude up to 3,500 m; rate of fire 550 rpm; magazines 2×100 (per brochure). | — | [37] |
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POPRAD | Self-propelled SHORAD/VSHORAD missile system | Effective engagement distances 500–5,500 m; altitudes 10–3,500 m; missiles: GROM/PIORUN; 4 launch tubes; 8 missiles carried (incl. 4 spares) (per brochure). | Deliveries of 79 systems reported completed for a contract concluded Dec 2015; deliveries reported as 2018–2021 in later coverage. | [38][39][40] |