What is Warmate?

About Warmate:

• It is a micro loitering munition developed by Polish company WB Electronics.
• It is a combat mini UAV that provides a highly targeted strike capability.
• It is a multi-role system performing multiple tasks depending on the type of head installed.
• Features:
  • It has a take-off weight of 4kg.
  • Speed and Range: It can fly at a maximum velocity of 150km/h and can operate over a line of sight (LOS) range of 10km.
  • Endurance: It has the ability to stay in the air for up to 30 minutes.
  • Altitude:  
    • Its maximum flying altitudes are 500m above ground level (AGL) and 3,000m above mean sea level (AMSL).
    • The operating altitudes of the UAV vary from 30m to 200m above the ground level (AGL).
  • It can be operated from military vehicle platforms such as infantry or armoured personnel carriers.
  • It can carry a variety of warheads, including high-explosive, anti-tank, and thermobaric.
  • It is equipped with a variety of sensors, including a day/night camera and a laser target designator.

What is a Loitering munition?

• It is an unmanned aerial vehicle that is designed to self-destruct after serving its purpose.
• The name “loitering” derives from a defining characteristic: the ability to “loiter” in the air for an extended period of time before striking, giving the targeted time to decide when and what to strike.