The Polish Armed Forces have ordered 1,000 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) Borsuk and another 400 specialized vehicles based on the “Borsuk” chassis. These IFVs are produced by the national company Huta Stalowa Wola, part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ).
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The Borsuk is set to completely replace the Soviet-era BWP-1 (BMP-1) armored vehicle, still in service with the Polish Armed Forces.
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The exact date of the final memorandum signing remains unknown, but according to information from Defence24.pl, citing its own sources, negotiations for the purchase of the first 159 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles are expected to begin in August 2024.
The BWP “Borsuk” is characterized by its ability to overcome water obstacles by swimming and operate in various terrains and weather conditions. It is designed to protect the crew and troops from small arms fire, anti-tank grenade launchers, mine explosions, and improvised explosive devices. Its armor offers level 3 protection, level 4 for the front of the hull and turret, and explosion resistance of levels 3a/3b, according to the STANAG 4569 standard.
The ZSSW-30 turret is equipped with an automated fire control system from WB Electronics, Polish stabilized optoelectronic heads GOD-1 (commander) and GOC-1 (gunner) from PCO, with thermal and television cameras, as well as a laser rangefinder. The SSP-1 Obra self-defense system, with eight multispectral stealth grenade launchers, is also part of the Borsuk’s equipment.
This modernization represents a significant step for the Polish Armed Forces, ensuring greater efficiency and protection for the troops in various military operations.
Source: defence24.pl . Photos and Video: Twitter @front_ukrainian . This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
