Poland has taken delivery of its first 15 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of the country’s ground combat fleet. The initial batch will support efforts to replace outdated platforms and strengthen the operational capability of Poland’s mechanized units along its eastern flank.
The acquisition forms part of a broader long-term contract to supply 111 Borsuk IFVs through 2029, an agreement valued at around 6.57 billion Polish zloty or approximately $1.8 billion. The program also includes extensive training and logistics support, ensuring Poland’s ground forces can rapidly field the new platform and integrate it into frontline formations.
Developed by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and Huta Stalowa Wola, the Borsuk is a next-generation amphibious combat vehicle capable of transporting and protecting troops in highly contested environments. Designed for survivability, the vehicle features protection against anti-tank systems, small arms, and improvised explosive threats, while its amphibious capability enables river crossings without engineering assistance.
Future variants are already in development, including command and support versions for specialized roles such as chemical defense units. Armed with a 30mm Mk.44S Bushmaster cannon, Spike anti-tank missiles, and a UKM-2000C machine gun integrated into a remote ZSSW-30 turret, the platform offers advanced firepower and precision engagement, supporting Poland’s shift toward network-enabled and high-mobility ground defense operations.
