Poland continues to strengthen its military modernization drive with a new contract valued at 7.5 billion zloty ($2.07 billion) for 146 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles. The agreement represents another significant step in Warsaw’s effort to replace Soviet-era armored platforms and expand the combat capability of its mechanized forces. The latest procurement builds on an earlier order and is part of a wider defense package covering artillery systems, mortars, ammunition, and support vehicles. Following delivery, the Polish Army will operate 257 Borsuk vehicles, although long-term plans now call for more than 1,000 units due to evolving regional security requirements. Introduced in 2017, the Borsuk is Poland’s first indigenously designed tracked infantry fighting vehicle and reflects the country’s growing defense-industrial capabilities. Equipped with a powerful diesel engine, advanced mobility features, and the unmanned ZSSW-30 turret armed with a 30mm cannon and optional Spike anti-tank missiles, the platform provides substantial improvements in survivability and firepower. The expanded acquisition underscores Poland’s determination to build a modern, highly mobile land force capable of responding to emerging threats across Europe.
