The most important element of the companys presence at the trade fair was the first public presentation of the Iryda Plus project developed within a technology consortium centered around MBF Group S.A. (including Squadron ASE Group and the Polish Industrial Lobby). The system is a C-UAS class solution designed to intercept and neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles, addressing the growing global demand for cost-effective and efficient counter-drone solutions.
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During the trade fair and in its immediate surroundings, MBF Group S.A. signed four international agreements and arrangements strengthening the technological cooperation network around the Iryda Plus project. One of the most important events was the signing of a Right of First Refusal (ROFR) agreement with the Turkish company Shark Aviation, concerning the reservation of priority rights to purchase a specified number of Iryda Plus systems. The conclusion of such an agreement carries particular symbolic and business significance Turkey is one of the most advanced markets for unmanned technologies in the world and the home of systems such as Bayraktar. Interest in the Iryda Plus project from a partner operating in this market represents an important market signal for the offered system and confirms its operational potential in the international environment (MBF Group Signs Reservation and Right-of-First-Refusal Agreement for Iryda Plus Systems).
At the same time, MBF Group signed several other agreements aimed at expanding technological and industrial cooperation. These include a Mutual NDA with the American company Advanced Digital Manufacturing LLC, specializing in advanced manufacturing technologies, as well as a framework cooperation agreement with the Indian company Arka Aerospace Private Limited, operating in the field of aerospace technologies and unmanned aerial systems. A letter of intent for technological cooperation was also signed with the Polish company Defence.HUB, which develops artificial intelligence solutions for the security and defense industry. These agreements create a foundation for the further development of projects carried out within the technology consortium centered around MBF Group (Drone World Expo 2026: MBF Group Partners with Advanced Digital Manufacturing LLC).
The next stage of the Iryda Plus project is the development of financing for a complete operational system intended for sale and deployment. The planned configuration includes a set consisting of three interceptor fighter-type unmanned drones, an operator management panel, a training package, and after-sales service and warranty support. The goal is to create a ready-to-deploy system solution that can be offered to institutional users as part of a layered counter-drone defense architecture.
Drone World Expo was a very important moment for us we presented the Iryda Plus project publicly for the first time while simultaneously signing several important international agreements that strengthen its development potential. We are now entering the next phase of work, focused on securing financing for a complete operational system that will be ready to be offered to future users, said Robert Krassowski, proxy of the Management Board of MBF Group.
During the event, there was significant interest in the project from representatives of the military, uniformed services, and institutions responsible for public security, both from Poland and from neighboring countries in the region. The project also attracted strong attention from technology communities and individuals closely following the development of modern defense systems, including many enthusiasts of military technologies who actively support the projects success.
MBF Group emphasizes that discussions initiated during the trade fair will continue in the coming weeks. The company also points out that the technological projects under development including Iryda Plus are examples of initiatives created in Poland from concept and design through to implementation, in cooperation with both domestic and international technology partners.
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