Poland Receives First Batch of Borsuk Combat Vehicles

Poland has officially received its first 15 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), marking a key step in modernizing its mechanized forces.

The vehicles are part of a larger program to equip the Polish Armed Forces with 111 Borsuk IFVs under a contract worth 6.57 billion Polish zloty ($1.8 billion), covering deliveries through 2029.

Developed and produced by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and Huta Stalowa Wola, the Borsuk is an amphibious tracked vehicle built to transport and protect infantry against small arms, anti-tank weapons, and improvised explosive devices.

Beyond frontline deployment, the program includes training and logistics support for soldiers, and plans are already underway for additional variants, including command vehicles and support versions for chemical units.

The Borsuk’s amphibious capabilities, combined with high mobility, firepower, and protection, aim to replace aging equipment and enhance operational readiness across Poland’s eastern border.

Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz hopes that work on future versions and defense solutions for Poland will be “shorter, because we don’t have time.”

Borsuk Capabilities

The Borsuk reflects broader trends in modern infantry fighting vehicle design, emphasizing versatility, survivability, and integration with networked forces.

Its amphibious design allows rapid river crossings and operations in challenging terrain without relying on bridges or ferries, providing operational flexibility in both conventional and hybrid warfare scenarios.

Its armament includes a 30mm Mk.44S Bushmaster cannon, a twin Spike anti-tank missile launcher, and a 7.62mm UKM-2000C coaxial machine gun, all integrated into a remotely operated ZSSW-30 turret.

The ZSSW-30 turret system enables precision engagement at various ranges, while the Spike missile launcher allows effective anti-armor operations.