Poland is advancing battlefield logistics with a new autonomous cargo helicopter capable of hauling 200 kilograms (440 pounds) even in GPS-denied or electronic warfare environments.
Known as KURIER, the helicopter has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kilograms (1,323 pounds) and an empty weight of 350 kilograms (772 pounds).
It can reach speeds of up to 180 kilometers (112 miles) per hour, remain airborne for 3 to 10 hours, and operate at altitudes up to 4,000 meters (13,123 feet).
Designed and built in Europe by Warsaw-based FlyFocus, the KURIER uses components sourced from NATO-aligned suppliers, ensuring supply reliability and long-term operational support.
Beyond land logistics missions, the platform could extend to naval roles, including ship-to-ship transport, resupply, maritime surveillance, and anti-submarine warfare support.
“KURIER represents a breakthrough in autonomous battlefield logistics and a major step toward strengthening Poland’s technological sovereignty in unmanned operational support systems,” said Igor Skawiński, founder of FlyFocus.
“Military systems are only as reliable as the supply chains behind them. FlyFocus was built on the belief that trusted, European-controlled technology is a prerequisite for real military security.”
From Development to Deployment
Development is led by a Polish industry-research consortium combining FlyFocus, FusionCopter, and the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
Backed by the National Centre for Research and Development under the oversight of the Polish Ministry of Defence, the program is valued at nearly 5 million euros ($5.4 million).
Initiated in February 2024, KURIER is advancing toward operational maturity after completing flight tests in Polish military training areas under conditions close to real-world use.
The platform made its public debut at the Drone World Expo in Warsaw.
