Poland to Produce Ukrainian Seawolf Drone with Kongsberg Investment

Poland will begin producing Ukrainian Seawolf surface drones as part of investments from the Norwegian defense giant Kongsberg.

Defence24 reports this development.

The project will strengthen defense industry cooperation between the two countries amid rising security threats in the region.

On Thursday, Kongsberg announced investments in Poland’s defense industry. These cover two areas: the production of MCT-30 combat modules and counter-UAS systems, as well as the establishment of production for the Ukrainian Seawolf unmanned surface vessels, which were showcased at this year’s Defence24 Days conference.

Initial plans indicate that the Norwegian company’s investment may reach PLN 250 million in the first stage and eventually grow to PLN 1 billion.

Cooperation between Poland and Norway will enable joint procurement, including for other European countries, which in turn supports the European SAFE instrument.

The publication notes that establishing production of surface drones is a way to cooperate with Ukrainian industry while locating manufacturing within the EU, which is beneficial for many reasons.

Seawolf

The Seawolf combines solutions based on Ukraine’s experience in modern naval warfare, providing proven effectiveness and reliability.

The surface drones can be quickly configured for various combat or surveillance missions without changing the core components.

Key technical specifications of the Seawolf in its basic version:

• Length: 7.5 m
• Width: 2.2 m
• Height (hull): 0.52 m
• Engine: 270 hp diesel
• Range: 1,600+ km
• Payload capacity: up to 1,650 kg
• Combat load: up to 450 kg
• Fuel capacity: 1,400 L
• Weight (approx.): 950 kg

There is also an extended 9.5-meter version of the Seawolf, which can be simultaneously equipped with four AIM-9 air defense missiles and a module with a M2 12.7mm machine gun, or FPV drones, or a launcher with guided munitions.

Its payload capacity is 4,000 kg, and its range is 1,500 km. The developer claims that this surface drone is suitable for border protection, surveillance, and combined tactical missions.