# Grupa WB Gladius 2 drone development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/grupa-wb-gladius-2-drone-development > Updated: 2026-09-09T10:57:16.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2. Polish defense company Grupa WB has announced the development and unveiling of the Gladius 2, a jet-powered, flying-wing unmanned strike system. The new system features a turbojet engine capable of high subsonic speeds and an operational range of up to 300 kilometers, a significant increase from the 100-kilometer range of the Gladius 1. Designed with low radar and thermal signatures to enhance stealth, the Gladius 2 is intended to strike high-value, time-sensitive targets. The project, commissioned by the Armament Agency, incorporates lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine and is designed for integration with the Topaz combat management system. The system is expected to reach completion by 2027. At the MSPO 2026 defense exhibition in Kielce, the Gladius 2 was showcased once again as a key technological debut. The exhibition highlighted broader efforts by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and its partners to strengthen domestic defense supply chains and international cooperation through various strategic agreements. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: PGZ announces major defense partnerships and industrial expansions at MSPO 2026 At MSPO 2026, Poland's PGZ announced major defense initiatives, including air defense cooperation with Turkey's MKE, H145M helicopter integration with Airbus, and expanded domestic vehicle production. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wb-group-unveils-gladius-2-unmanned-strike-system-at-mspo ### 2026-08-27: Grupa WB to premiere Gladius 2 strike system Grupa WB will premiere the Gladius 2 jet-powered strike drone, which features a 300km range, as part of a major 9.3 billion PLN contract with the Polish military. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grupa-wb-to-premiere-gladius-2-strike-system --- Cite as: Grupa WB Gladius 2 drone development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/grupa-wb-gladius-2-drone-development