The Polish defense industry has unveiled the Bluszcz unmanned-manned mine laying system, a modern engineering vehicle designed to establish minefields with precision and adaptability. Developed with STEKOP and the Military Institute of Armoured and Automotive Technology, the vehicle demonstrates Poland’s push toward advanced combat engineering and enhanced force protection.
The Bluszcz is a 4×4 armored vehicle that can operate either with a driver onboard or remotely, depending on battlefield conditions. Its flexible design allows combat engineers to deploy it directly into contested areas with reduced risk to personnel. For added autonomy, it can also be preprogrammed to follow designated paths, carrying out mine-laying operations without continuous human control.
The mine-laying module is integrated into the chassis and carries 20 cartridges, each containing five MN-123 anti-tank mines, giving it a maximum load of 100 mines per sortie. Commanders can adjust placement density between 30 and 90 meters, tailoring the system’s effects to mission requirements.
This hybrid approach—combining manned, remote, and autonomous modes—reflects Poland’s broader defense strategy, where manned-unmanned teaming is increasingly central to future operational concepts.
