WB Group and Optix Signed Technology Transfer Deal
The partnership establishes a Bulgarian hub for the assembly and support of advanced defense communication systems.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Semiconductors
Live Poll
Do you support your country partnering with foreign companies to produce military equipment locally?
The WB Group and Optix have entered into a formal teaming agreement to facilitate the transfer of technology for several communication and command systems. This strategic collaboration designates Optix as the primary Bulgarian center for the assembly, configuration, and long-term support of these technologies.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to foster local industrial capabilities and enhance the security of supply for critical communication infrastructure. By localizing support and assembly, both companies intend to streamline in-service maintenance and operational reliability for their systems.
The agreement centers on the transfer of technical documentation and equipment for the FONET, TOPAZ, and COMP@N systems. Optix will manage the full assembly, installation, and after-sales maintenance cycle for these platforms.
The players
WB Group
A Polish technology firm that specializes in the development of defense and security communications hardware.
Optix
A Bulgarian company that will serve as the regional center for the assembly and maintenance of defense systems.
Piotr Wojciechowski
He is a representative of the WB Group who co-signed the technology-transfer agreement in Warsaw.
Petar Cholakov
He serves as a signatory for Optix and participated in the formal ceremony held at the Bulgarian Embassy.
Rumen Radev
The President of Bulgaria whose state visit to Poland served as the backdrop for the agreement signing ceremony.
The details
Under the agreement, Optix will receive specialized technical documentation and hardware from the WB Group to build out local production capacity. The firms are currently finalizing a comprehensive technology-transfer plan to ensure seamless integration of assembly and in-service support operations.
Timeline
The agreement was officially signed on September 28, 2026.
The Tech Race
This deal mirrors the broader move toward regionalizing defense supply chains in Europe to ensure operational autonomy. It positions Optix as a critical node in a growing network of localized assembly hubs designed to replace centralized, single-point production models.
This agreement improves the reliability of technical support for users of FONET, TOPAZ, and COMP@N systems by bringing maintenance closer to the end user. Organizations utilizing these platforms can expect shorter lead times for configuration and after-sales service due to the new Bulgarian hub.
The takeaway
Strategic technology transfers are becoming a standard method for companies to scale support and improve operational response times in international markets. These localized hubs reduce reliance on foreign supply chains while building domestic industrial expertise.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations and market trends in the Semiconductors sector.
Source note: This article includes information reported by European Security & Defence.
Live Poll
Do you support your country partnering with foreign companies to produce military equipment locally?
