Żółć Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 Almost a marketing video of Redback undergoing "comparative trials" - although I'm not sure to what vehicle Redback is being compared too, those soldiers up to now only used BMP-1s And a nice photo. Cleb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleb Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 Laviduce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scolopax Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 Is adopting both Borsuk and Redback something that is being considered, or is it looking like Redback may come in to displace Borsuk as the procured IFV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Żółć Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 Officially Borsuk is certain. Redback is being considered as a heavy IFV meant only for the 18th Division. Nothing has been decided yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Żółć Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Photos of Borsuk IFV from today's presentation Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler CrappyHead, Laviduce and Scolopax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Żółć Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 Additional photos of Borsuk, ready to swim You can see observation modules (part of 360* situational awareness system) that rotate 90* when the vehicle goes into the water, so the driver has good visibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Żółć Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 Here are two videos showcasing "Borsuk" IFV during trials on the training range. The first video has no commentary, the second one does have it but only in polish (though it is worth watching). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoooSeR Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 'Brams in Poland Spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoflSeal Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 So the 4 number -M turret tanks do not have DU in the front turret faces presumably, if they are being used by Poland (as well as US service) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 Poland really is buying a lot of new tanks. Clan_Ghost_Bear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade334 Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 Draft Press Release - Poland 22-71 CN (dsca.mil) 116 x M1A1 Abrams 12 x M88A2 Hercules CRV 8 x M1110 Joint Assault Bridges 6 x M577A3 Command Vehicles 26 x M1279A1 JLTV 60,000 x M829A4+M829A3+M829A2 APFSDS ...and a f-ton of other things. Impressive defense boost, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Żółć Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 Arguably, the most interesting part is the financing. Check it out. Quote (i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of Poland. (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* $3.25 billion. Other $0.50 billion. Total $3.75 billion.Funding Source: National Funds and Foreign Military Financing (FMF). Clan_Ghost_Bear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.T Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Żółć said: Arguably, the most interesting part is the financing. Check it out. Whole package is rather cheap but from what you can find on the net FMF will be something like 288million$ rest comes from Polish budget and FMF is part of Ukraine budget so paying for T72 and stuff donated to Ukraine. Funding Source: National Funds and Foreign Military Financing (FMF). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH_MM Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 There are apparrently issues with the K2PL. While the Polish MoD (MON) wants a weight below 60 metric tons, Hyundai Rotem claims that the desired protection level (supposedly frontal immunity against Russian 3BM59 and 3BM60 APFSDS rounds) cannot be achieved within that weight limit. There are also fears that the Polish elections next year might result in a shift of government and thus the possibility of a cancellation of the K2PL program. David Moyes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Żółć Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 Summary of today's Polish contracts. A framework agreement has been concluded for the purchase of ~1400 vehicles based on the Universal Modular Tracked Platform, of which 1000+ will be New Amphibious Combat Infantry Vehicles 'Borsuk', while the remaining 300+ vehicles will be support vehicles of all kinds. At the same time, the Ministry of Defence announced a contract for the development of a heavy non-amphibious infantry fighting vehicle (with identical armament to the amphibious Badger). The vehicle demonstrator is to be built by the end of 2023. The second piece of information concerning the military comes from a response to a parliamentary interpellation. According to the answer provided by the Ministry of National Defence, a contract for the supply of 'WR-40 Langusta' multiple rocket launchers will be awarded later this year. Clan_Ghost_Bear and Cleb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 Even the French regional press is dealing about the Borsuk purchase. https://lignesdedefense.blogs.ouest-france.fr/archive/2023/02/28/pologne-une-commande-de-1400-blindes-de-combat-de-l-infanter-23700.html Clan_Ghost_Bear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 Interesting article about the K9 based futur HIFV https://zbiam.pl/demonstrator-polskiego-ciezkiego-bojowego-wozu-piechoty-jeszcze-w-tym-roku/ Żółć 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Żółć Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 Abrams for Poland https://twitter.com/mblaszczak/status/1633398218137411586?s=20 Clan_Ghost_Bear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zadlo Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 S. Korea in Initial Talks over Poland's Borsuk Infantry Fighting Vehicle: Report (defense-aerospace.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH_MM Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 This is a misreporting, the source of this article mentions that Poland and South Korea are looking to cooperate on Borsuk production/further development (likely "heavy Borsuk" based on K9/Redback hull). Cleb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleb Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 Polish K2GF and K9A1s of the 16 Dywizja Zmechanizowana (20 Brygada Zmechanizowana K2GFs and 1 Mazurska Brygada Artylerii K9A1s) during a recent demonstration for the President and Deputy Prime Minister of Poland held at the Orzysz Military Training Ground. K2GF Spoiler K9A1 Spoiler LoooSeR, Laviduce and Stimpy75 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted June 26, 2023 Report Share Posted June 26, 2023 Clan_Ghost_Bear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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