GIEZ: A Polish Solution for Infantry-Carried Loitering Munitions.

Presented for the first time in 2023, the GIEZ, a new loitering munition system, was showcased at the MSPO 20 exhibition. Developed in cooperation between the Military Institute of Armament Technology (WITU) and MSP Inntech Ltd, this system is designed to meet the armed forces' needs for precision strikes. It consists of several components: a transport tray, which also serves as a drone launcher, an aerial platform equipped with a warhead, a ground control station (C2), and a tracking antenna.
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GIEZ system presented at MSPO 2024 (Picture source: Army Recognition)

The GIEZ drone is a lightweight and maneuverable system. It has a wingspan of 1660 mm and a length of 1075 mm. The system is easy to transport thanks to a compact container (200×200×1350 mm). Its flight mass, including the warhead, is 5.8 kg, while the total mass with the launch tray remains under 12 kg. It is designed for a flight duration of 30 minutes, with an effective range of more than 10 km, limited by the data link. In terms of speed, the aircraft patrols at 80 to 105 km/h and can reach 150 km/h during an attack.

The GIEZ operates at an altitude between 120 and 200 meters during patrol and target search missions and can reach a maximum altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. To reach a target located 10 km away, the drone takes about 8 minutes. Once in the target area, it can patrol for 20 minutes, allowing the operator to precisely choose the ideal moment to strike.

The GIEZ stands out for its ability to carry out precision strikes with a range of specially designed military warheads. The GX-4 warhead family includes several types of charges, offering flexibility depending on the mission:

• GO-4 HE (high explosive): with a lethal radius of 30 meters, this warhead is ideal for strikes against troop concentrations or lightly fortified installations.
• GK-4 HEAT (shaped charge anti-armor): capable of penetrating at least 350 mm of RHA armor, it is designed for armored targets.
• GTB-4 FAE (thermobaric charge): with an effective strike range of 20 meters, it is suitable for targets requiring a strong blast effect.
• GO-1 HE-TR (training warhead): used for exercises, it replicates real conditions without destructive effects.

These warheads, weighing around 1.6 kg, enable the system to provide significant destructive capability while maintaining great lightness and maneuverability

One of the key strengths of the GIEZ system is its ease of use. Designed to be operated by a single soldier, the system requires minimal preparation time before launch. This makes it a major asset for field units that need a rapid and precise response to emerging threats.