WARSAW, Poland, June 30, 2026 — Polish defense company MBF Group S.A., in partnership with Turkey's Shark Aviation Dynamics, has successfully completed live-fire testing of the IRYDA+ X1 autonomous swarm unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system, demonstrating approximately one-meter strike accuracy against a designated ground target.
According to the company, telemetry and field data confirmed that the IRYDA+ X1 initiated a detonation at a height of five meters above the target, producing an effective coverage area of approximately 30 meters in diameter. The capability is intended for engaging personnel and lightly protected vehicles. MBF Group has also published footage of the precision strike on its official X (formerly Twitter) account.
The successful tests mark the transition of the IRYDA+ X1 from the research and development phase to a commercially ready platform.
Swarm UAV Capabilities
The IRYDA+ X1 is a modular swarm UAV system that enables a single operator to control multiple unmanned aircraft during coordinated missions. It features real-time data sharing, adaptive autonomous behavior, formation keeping, and the ability to operate in contested electromagnetic environments, including GPS-denied areas.
Verified performance specifications include an operational speed exceeding 30 km/h, a range of more than 20 kilometers, endurance of over 60 minutes, and a payload capacity of 300 grams. The system is packaged in a compact carrying case for rapid deployment.
Leadership Statement and Investment
Colonel (Ret.) Janusz Czarnecki, President of the Management Board of MBF Group S.A. and a former Polish Armed Forces officer, said the one-meter precision achieved during live testing demonstrates the system's readiness for evaluation by armed forces and security agencies. He added that the platform's open architecture will support future capability upgrades.
The program has also received additional financial backing. Former Polish national football representative Radosław Majdan invested between 910,000 PLN and 1.3 million PLN, supporting the project's commercial development and dual-use applications for military and critical infrastructure protection.
International Debut and Commercialization
The IRYDA+ X1 will be officially unveiled during the first half of July 2026 in Turkey, where MBF Group and Shark Aviation Dynamics will conduct technical demonstrations of the platform's AI-supported loitering swarm capabilities.
Following the event, the first demonstration packages, consisting of eight UAV pairs and their Ground Control Systems (GCS), will be delivered to Warsaw. MBF Group plans to launch commercialization activities with demonstrations for the Polish Armed Forces, the Armaments Agency, the Border Guard, and specialized police units.
The company is also open to international partnerships covering technology integration, co-development, licensing, and direct procurement, and plans to showcase the IRYDA+ X1 at major defense exhibitions across Europe in the coming months.
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