Nordic Air Defence (NAD) has expanded its presence to Poland, joining forces with two Polish defense firms to counter drone threats.
The Swedish startup is launching a local office in Poland and has formed a strategic cooperation with WB Group and Tantalit through a signed letter of intent.
Under the partnership, NAD will explore the integration, production, and sales of its scalable high-speed kinetic K100XR drone interceptor within WB Group’s counter uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) ecosystem and Tantalit’s AI-enabled command-and-control ecosystem.
Moreover, the companies will jointly pursue industrial cooperation opportunities, including the potential local production or assembly of NAD’s interceptor system.
NAD will serve as the interceptor system’s design authority and lead developer, with WB Group and Tantalit providing AI software, system integration, and battlefield networking.
In the coming months, the partnership will conduct joint technical workshops and feasibility assessments, supporting Poland’s C-UAS efforts and potential export opportunities.
“This initiative reflects the growing need for scalable and cost-effective counter-drone defence systems across Europe,” said NAD CEO and co-founder Karl Rosander, with the announcement coming amid the historic visit of the Swedish Royal Couple to Poland for the first time in 15 years.
Companies Involved
Founded in 2024, Nordic Air Defence aimed to address the fast-evolving drone threats prevalent in the Russia-Ukraine war and the rising number of drone incursions over sensitive sites and critical infrastructure.
WB Group, one of Europe’s largest private defense contractors, is known for uncrewed aerial systems and battle management systems. It has partnered with several foreign companies, such as Sweden’s Saab and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, for Poland’s defense.
Meanwhile, Tantalit specializes in military & defense IT Systems, and joined WB Group in December 2025, according to MILMAG.
Cost-Effective Interceptor
K100XR, which stands for Kreuger-100 Extended Range, is a lightweight drone interceptor primarily made of carbon fiber and designed to be deployed as part of a swarm.
Built to be cost-effective and easily launched to detect and destroy drone targets, the interceptor features a single prop engine and foldable wings.
It boasts a speed above 220 miles (354 kilometers) per hour, with an optimal range of around 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) at an altitude of approximately 3,300 feet (1,006 meters), NAD told Business Insider in November 2025.
