Poland has officially delivered the first 15 domestically produced Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the 15th Mechanized Brigade, marking a major step in the country’s ongoing defense modernization. The handover is part of a March 2025 contract for 111 Borsuk IFVs, which also includes training and logistics support.
The delivery schedule continues with three vehicles planned for 2026, 33 in 2027, and 55 more in 2028–2029. The full program includes 106 serial-production vehicles plus five upgraded prototypes.
“This is an important day for the Polish Armed Forces. The first 15 Borsuks are now entering service,” said Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. He added that further orders are being prepared and that new variants—such as command, control, and support vehicles—are already under development.
The minister highlighted increased output at Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), the manufacturer of the Borsuk. “We doubled production of the Krab howitzer from 18 to 36 units. Over 200 pieces of equipment were produced this year alone, including the first Borsuks, which were the most demanding due to being an initial production run,” he said. Kosiniak-Kamysz also announced plans to promote the Borsuk internationally, aiming to make it an export success similar to Poland’s widely known Piorun MANPADS.
Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Bejda emphasized that the Borsuk replaces outdated Soviet-era vehicles and significantly improves the security of the 15th Mechanized Brigade. PGZ President Adam Leszkiewicz confirmed that the heavy, non-amphibious Borsuk variant is in development and expected to be unveiled at next year’s defense industry exhibition in Kielce.
The Borsuk IFV is a modern tracked and amphibious combat vehicle designed to transport infantry while providing protection against small arms fire, anti-tank munitions, and improvised explosive devices. Equipped with the ZSSW-30 remote turret, the platform carries a 30mm Mk 44S Bushmaster cannon, dual Spike anti-tank missile launchers, and a 7.62mm UKM-2000C machine gun, offering high mobility, strong firepower, and advanced protection.
Why It Matters:
The arrival of the Borsuk marks a critical milestone in Poland’s transition away from Soviet-era equipment toward a fully modern, domestically produced armored fleet. The IFV’s export potential could further strengthen Poland’s presence in global defense markets and enhance NATO interoperability across allied forces.
