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New, Larger Contract for Borsuk Expected in May. PGZ Reveals Details and Future Plans
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New, Larger Contract for Borsuk Expected in May. PGZ Reveals Details and Future Plans

From Rzeczpospolita · (3d ago) Polish Positive tone

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Poland's Armaments Agency is finalizing negotiations for a new, larger contract for Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles, expected to be signed by the end of May.
  • This new order will be for more than the previous 111 vehicles, boosting Poland's defense industry and its network of 250 subcontractors.
  • PGZ is also developing an export version of the Borsuk and a heavy infantry fighting vehicle, with plans for a Piorun 2 missile system successor.

Rzeczpospolita is closely following the significant developments within Poland's defense industry, particularly the advancements concerning the Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle. The confirmation from Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) President Adam Leszkiewicz regarding an upcoming, larger contract for Borsuk vehicles is a major boost for national defense capabilities and the broader Polish industrial ecosystem.

We are counting on it appearing by the end of May this year.

— Adam LeszkiewiczPresident of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, confirming the timeline for the new Borsuk contract.

This new contract, set to be signed by the end of May, signifies not only an increase in the number of vehicles procured beyond the initial 111 units but also a testament to the growing strength and reliability of Polish defense manufacturing. The involvement of approximately 250 subcontractors highlights the extensive network that benefits from such large-scale orders, fostering domestic expertise and economic growth.

It will be on a larger scale than those 111.

— Adam LeszkiewiczIndicating the new contract will involve more Borsuk vehicles than the previous order.

Furthermore, PGZ's strategic vision extends beyond the current Borsuk contract. The development of an export-oriented version and the ambitious project for a heavy infantry fighting vehicle underscore Poland's aspiration to be a key player in the European defense market. The planned successor to the Piorun missile system also indicates a commitment to continuous innovation and modernization. These initiatives align with the European SAFE program, positioning Poland to leverage substantial funding and enhance its technological competencies, ultimately aiming for greater presence in international markets where Polish defense products have historically been underrepresented. This is a pivotal moment for Polish defense, showcasing self-sufficiency and forward-thinking strategy.

PGZ is ready for this. In 2025, the plant delivered over twenty units, and production capacity is still growing.

— RzeczpospolitaHighlighting the production capacity of the Borsuk vehicles.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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