The global shift towards automation is impossible to ignore – rising demand for uncrewed technologies in modern defence operations has driven significant growth in the unmanned market in recent years. ABRIS Design Group is emerging in the European defence sector as an innovative OEM of unmanned solutions, supported by an advanced and diverse product portfolio. Alongside next-generation ISTAR and strike UAVs, as well as power-independent systems, the company offers a sought-after unmanned ground platform that has proven its versatility across high-risk missions – the UNEX UGV.
A brief description of the company and its activities.
ABRIS Design Group is an international defence holding with manufacturing facilities located in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine. ABRIS DG specialises in the design and production of ISTAR UAVs, loitering munitions, UGVs, and also pioneering solutions in information technology and energy independence. Our company provides turnkey defence solutions based on experience gained from battle-proven unmanned and supporting technology deployed during the war in Ukraine within our product and services portfolio.
What are the main areas of activity of the company?
ABRIS DG focuses on developing a complete unmanned ecosystem. The company and its subsidiaries design and produce aerial and ground unmanned platforms, energy independence systems, and mission management software.
Our major areas of activity include:
- strike and ISTAR UAV manufacturing
- engineering of UGV platforms for logistics, CASEVAC, and other missions
- production of portable power systems for tactical environments
- development of an integrated drone management ecosystem for threat-aware mission planning, real-time coordination, and AI-powered analysis
These capabilities allow ABRIS DG to deliver end-to-end unmanned solutions for defence and security institutions.
What’s the news about new products/services?
Since its debut in May 2025 at the IDET exhibition in Brno, Czech Republic, the UNEX UGV has gained strong visibility in the global unmanned market, attracting growing interest from national defence organisations and various civil institutions. We have already introduced the UNEX UGV in Europe and Asia, which reflects the positive momentum of our efforts to expand its international presence.
What are the ranges of products/services?
ABRIS DG specialises in manufacturing ISTAR UAVs – Cetus Photo and Cetus Photo Lite UAVs provide extended-range surveillance capabilities, with the Lite version featuring a hand-launch option for rapid deployment. For video reconnaissance and signal relay, our Beetle hexacopter delivers high performance in complex and contested environments.
We also focus on developing a unique strike UAV concept: three configurations integrated within a single modular platform. Our flagship Cetus-X is available in an ISR version for extended-range reconnaissance, a Strike version for precision target engagement, and an ISR-Carrier version equipped with two FPV-loitering munitions mounted under the wings. This platform is already attracting increasing attention from national forces looking for a versatile, multi-role capability.
To support UAV operations, we provide autonomous power stations designed for uninterrupted field workflows. The Titanium charging stations are rugged, waterproof, and highly reliable, offering up to 4,000 charge cycles and a 10 ms transfer time. A single Titanium unit can deliver three full recharges of the Cetus Photo UAV, ensuring consistent performance during extended missions.
Another major asset from our portfolio is the UNEX UGV, developed by our subsidiary UGVR Machinery. This amphibious, all-terrain platform offers a significant advantage for off-road and frontline missions, with an electric motor, a 1,700 kg payload capacity, the unique ability to transition from water onto ice, and a control range exceeding 10 km. Both military and civil institutions are showing strong interest in UNEX due to its ability to carry a wide range of mission-specific modules and payloads.
At the core of our ecosystem is the IRIZI Mission Management System. This proprietary software unifies all assets into a single operational network, enabling mission planning, synchronised tasking, and real-time situational management. Threat-aware planning, incident management, reporting, target detection, and AI-powered analysis of aerial imagery are all integrated into an intuitive system designed for HQ and field teams.
What is the state of the market where you are currently active?
As of 2024, the global unmanned systems market is valued at USD 19.36 billion, with UGVs accounting for around USD 3.29 billion. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global unmanned systems market is projected to grow by approximately 276% over the next eight years, reaching around USD 53.2 billion by 2032, driven by rising adoption in defence, surveillance, logistics and combat support. Within this trend, the military UGV segment alone is expected to increase to USD 6.35 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.6%. These estimations suggest that the UGV industry is still in its early stages of development, with significant expansion anticipated over the coming decades.
What can you tell us about market trends?
One of the strongest market trends is the growing demand for UGVs in civil applications, particularly in precision agriculture and operations where human labour or logistics are costly or impractical. This includes spraying, irrigation and transportation tasks in remote northern regions of Canada or Scandinavia, as well as to isolated island settlements and archipelagos across Asia. The UNEX UGV meets this demand by providing reliable transportation for repair kits, tools, food, and fuel in environments where traditional transportation methods struggle.
In the defence sector, the market is shifting towards wheeled, electric and military-ready UGV platforms as armed forces seek to reduce human exposure in high-risk missions. Within this trend, the UGVs are increasingly used to support frontline operations as mobile platforms for air defence, missile launchers, combat demining, and ammunition resupply. The UNEX UGV directly responds to this demand, offering a high-payload & all-terrain electric platform capable of operating in frontline and contested environments.
A further trend shaping the market is the adoption of advanced autonomy and AI for intelligent mission execution. UNEX aligns with this direction as well: a platform is fully autonomous and AI-enhanced, allowing operators to manage missions remotely while staying out of danger.
What are the most innovative products/services marketed?
On the modern battlefield, UGVs are highly vulnerable to FPV attacks, so we are developing an active protection system for UNEX to counter these threats. This upgrade is designed to significantly increase platform survivability during frontline and high-risk missions.
The platform can carry up to 1,700 kg of payload — far exceeding the capacity of most competitors. This allows it to transport heavy equipment, supplies, or even groups of personnel with ease.
Our patented ultra-low-pressure tyres, which inflate from 0% to 100% in just one minute, minimise the risk of triggering explosives. This capability makes the UNEX UGV an indispensable asset in hazardous areas, including frontline zones heavily contaminated with unexploded ordnance (UXO).
The UNEX UGV can also be customised with mission-specific kits to deliver ammunition, evacuate casualties, clear mines, or provide fire support in contested environments. The robust UNEX framework supports weapon stations (VSHORAD, RCWS), logistics modules (cargo, CASEVAC), EOD and demining kits, and ISR sensor packages — giving each customer the flexibility to configure the system according to their operational needs.
UNEX remains the only amphibious unmanned platform of its kind worldwide — a machine that can drive and swim through any terrain, with the unique ability to transition from water onto ice, making it truly unmatched in real-world operations.
Looking ahead, we are exploring additional concepts that further expand the UNEX system — including its use as a mothership platform for strike VTOL UAVs and for small UGVs supporting low-signature tactical resupply. These developments open the door to entirely new roles for the UNEX UGV in future operations.
What estimations do you have for the end of 2025?
ABRIS Design Group plans to expand further into European markets, with the goal of entering other markets by the end of next year. Our flagship solutions — Cetus-X and UNEX UGV — are gaining increasing recognition from customers worldwide. We are committed to delivering advanced unmanned systems that strengthen the capabilities of national security forces across the globe.
