Polish state enterprise Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has unveiled an export configuration of its Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle at a defense exhibit in Bratislava, Slovakia.
The vehicle combines PGZ’s Universal Modular Tracked Platform chassis with the Turra 30 V9 remote-controlled turret from Slovak company EVPÚ, marking the first integration of the two systems.
The export model features a 30-millimeter automatic cannon, a 7.62-millimeter support machine gun, and Spike LR/LR2 anti-tank missiles.
PGZ noted that the vehicle’s lightweight design addresses growing demand for modular, NATO-interoperable combat platforms, allowing users to tailor armor, weapons, and mission systems to their respective domestic requirements.
“Presenting the export variant of the Borsuk IFV in a new, internationalized configuration is an important step in the development of PGZ’s export offering,” said Arkadiusz Bąk, vice president at PGZ. “Together with our Slovak partner, we offer a proven, modern, and flexible solution.”
The Polish Badger Vehicle
The Borsuk, meaning “Badger,” is a 28-tonne (61,729-pound) vehicle conceptualized in 2014 to replace the Polish Armed Forces’ BWP-1 amphibious infantry fighting vehicles introduced in the 1960s.
The 8-meter (26-foot) platform is operated by a three-man crew and can accommodate up to six troops.
Borsuk entered service with Polish mechanized units in 2025 using the ZSSW-30 turret system with a Bushmaster II autocannon, twin missile launchers, and smoke grenades.
It is fitted with an MTU 8V199 TE20 turbo diesel engine with an output of 720 horsepower and an Allison 3040 MX transmission for a top speed of 65 kilometers (40 miles) per hour on land and 8 kilometers (5 miles) per hour on water, as well as a range of 550 kilometers (342 miles).
The Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle. Photo: Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)