Kielce, Poland – September 11, 2026 -- CAE and Polish defence firm WB Electronics signed a Memorandum of Understanding at MSPO 2026 to jointly develop training and mission-readiness solutions for unmanned and autonomous military systems.
CAE and WB Electronics to combine simulation expertise with unmanned platform technology
The agreement pairs CAE's simulation, synthetic training environments and mission rehearsal capabilities with WB Electronics' expertise in unmanned platforms and mission systems. WB Electronics is the lead company of WB GROUP, a major player in Poland's defence-technology sector.
Partnership targets operator training as militaries expand autonomous system use
The two companies will explore joint solutions to train operators, build proficiency and enhance readiness for unmanned and autonomous capabilities across multi-domain operations. Target customers include defence forces in Canada, Poland and allied nations.
Executives frame deal as deepening Canada-Poland defence-industrial ties
Thibaut Trancart, Vice President and General Manager of CAE Defense & Security, EMEA, said autonomous and unmanned capabilities are becoming a defining element of modern defence forces, and the collaboration will help prepare militaries for future operations. Piotr Wojciechowski, President of WB Electronics, said the partnership creates opportunities in both domestic markets and internationally.
Deal follows Canada's expanding engagement with European defence initiatives
The MoU reflects broader Canada-Poland defence cooperation and comes as Canada increases its engagement with European defence-industrial initiatives, a trend the companies say strengthens ties and opens future export opportunities.