WARMATE TL-R Drone

Full Specifications

WARMATE TL-R Loitering Munition Drone

The WARMATE TL-R is a compact loitering munition designed for modern battlefield strike and reconnaissance missions. Built for portability and precision, it combines drone surveillance with a terminal attack role, allowing operators to detect, track, and engage targets in real time. Its thermal seeker makes it effective day or night, even in low visibility conditions.

Manufacturer

The WARMATE TL-R is developed by WB Group, a leading Polish defense company known for unmanned systems and battlefield networking solutions. Poland has positioned the Warmate family as a flexible, cost effective answer to short range precision strike needs for both regular forces and special units.

Speed and Range

The drone has a maximum speed of roughly 150 km/h and an operational range of up to 30 km, depending on terrain and control method. With an endurance of about 60 minutes, the WARMATE TL-R can loiter over an area, confirm targets using its thermal imaging seeker, and strike when authorized. The electric propulsion system keeps the acoustic and thermal signature low, increasing survivability.

Operational Role and Technology

The TL-R variant uses a thermal guidance system optimized for armored vehicles, artillery positions, and high value targets. It can be launched from a portable rail by a small team, making it suitable for rapid deployment. The warhead options allow tailored effects against personnel or lightly armored targets. The system supports networked operations and integration with battlefield command systems.

Cost and Accessibility

Exact pricing is not publicly disclosed, but open source estimates place the unit cost well below large UAVs, generally in the low six figure or high five figure USD range depending on configuration and support package. This makes it attractive for forces seeking scalable precision strike without relying on manned aircraft.