WB Group and Optix Signed Tech Transfer Agreement
The partnership establishes a Bulgarian center for the assembly and support of defense-focused communication systems.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Semiconductors
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WB Group and Optix have formalized a technology-transfer agreement to localize production and maintenance capabilities for several key communication systems. The deal provides Optix with the documentation and equipment necessary to support the platforms within Bulgaria.
Why it matters
The collaboration aims to enhance local industrial capabilities and secure supply chains for critical defense technologies in the region. By transitioning assembly and after-sales support to a local entity, the partners intend to improve long-term system availability.
The agreement covers three specific platforms: the FONET communication system, the TOPAZ integrated combat management suite, and the COMP@N portable radio series. Optix will utilize received technical documentation and equipment to facilitate local assembly, installation, and configuration.
The players
WB Group
A Polish technology firm specializing in the development and manufacturing of defense electronics, unmanned aerial systems, and integrated communication platforms.
Optix
A Bulgarian defense and technology company that will now serve as a regional center for the assembly and support of advanced electronic systems.
Piotr Wojciechowski
The executive responsible for finalizing the partnership on behalf of the WB Group.
Petar Cholakov
The signatory representing Optix in the formalization of the technology transfer.
The details
The technology-transfer plan focuses on empowering Optix to perform independent assembly, installation, and system configuration. This process involves the handover of specialized technical documentation and manufacturing hardware from WB Group, a Polish firm specializing in advanced defense electronics and communication stacks. Optix will serve as the primary Bulgarian hub, managing the entire lifecycle of the equipment from initial setup to after-sales support.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: The technology-transfer agreement was officially signed in Warsaw.
The Tech Race
This agreement follows a pattern set by broader European efforts to regionalize defense production and enhance supply chain resilience. It signals a move away from centralized manufacturing toward distributed assembly models within NATO-aligned technology ecosystems.
Defense and security end-users in Bulgaria will gain access to local after-sales support and faster configuration services for these systems. The transition is expected to shift technical maintenance workflows from centralized international hubs to a new domestic facility operated by Optix.
The takeaway
The move marks a strategic shift toward localizing the maintenance and assembly of complex communication hardware. Industry analysts should monitor the upcoming technology-transfer plan for milestones regarding the shift to full-scale production.
Further reading
For broader trends in global hardware production, visit /tech/semiconductors/.
Source note: This article includes information reported by European Security & Defence.
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