PGZ Presents Export Variant of Borsuk IFV With Slovak Turra 30 Turret at IDEB 2026

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) introduced a new export-oriented configuration of the Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle at the IDEB 2026 defense exhibition in Bratislava. The vehicle integrates the Polish-developed Universal Modular Tracked Platform chassis with the Turra 30 unmanned turret produced by Slovak company EVPÚ.

According to PGZ, the configuration is intended for international customers seeking modular tracked combat platforms that can be adapted to different operational and procurement requirements. The companies stated that the vehicle can be configured with different protection levels and weapon systems depending on customer demand.

The Turra 30 turret is already in operational use with the Slovak Armed Forces. The remotely operated system can be equipped with a 30 mm automatic cannon, a coaxial machine gun, and anti tank guided missiles. The integration marks a departure from the standard Polish Army Borsuk configuration, which uses the domestically developed ZSSW-30 turret.

The presentation follows a bilateral industrial agreement signed earlier in 2026 between PGZ and EVPÚ regarding the integration of the Slovak turret with the Borsuk platform. The cooperation was announced during the Polish-Slovak Defense Industrial Dialogue held in Bratislava.

The Borsuk platform was developed by Huta Stalowa Wola as Poland’s next-generation tracked infantry fighting vehicle intended to replace Soviet-era BWP-1 platforms. The amphibious vehicle entered Polish military service in 2025 following the first production deliveries under a multi billion złoty procurement program.

Warsaw plans to acquire more than 1,000 Borsuk-based vehicles and specialized variants over the coming years as part of a broader modernization effort for mechanized forces. The platform is also expected to form the basis for additional support and reconnaissance vehicles within the Polish Armed Forces.

The export variant displayed at IDEB suggests PGZ is seeking to position the Borsuk for foreign sales beyond the domestic program. Industry observers have indicated that markets in Asia and the Middle East may be among the intended targets for the new configuration.