Northrop Delivers Bushmaster guns for Polish new Fighting Vehicles
Northrop Grumman announced that it has delivered the Mk44 Bushmaster Chain Gun for Poland’s next-generation Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle.
In a post, the company said: “Bringing the Boom to Borsuk. We’re delivering the Mk44 Bushmaster Chain Gun to Huta Stalowa Wola S.A./HSW S.A.’s next-generation Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle, bringing legendary reliability and precision to Polish Defense Forces.”
The Mk44, also known as the Bushmaster II, is a 30 mm chain-driven autocannon designed to provide reliable firepower in a wide range of combat conditions. Widely used on armored platforms across NATO, it offers both versatility and durability.
The integration of the Bushmaster into the Borsuk IFV reflects Poland’s effort to modernize its ground forces and expand its domestic defense industry. Developed by HSW S.A., the Borsuk is Poland’s first fully indigenous tracked infantry fighting vehicle, designed to replace aging Soviet-era BMP-1s still in service.
By 2029, the Polish Armed Forces are set to receive 111 BWP Borsuks under a contract valued at 6.5 billion PLN ($1.8 billion). The Polish Ministry of National Defense has defined the total demand for the Borsuk family and related platforms at around 1,400 vehicles. Of this number, more than 1,000 are to be configured as infantry fighting vehicles, while just under 400 will be specialized vehicles built on the same chassis, known as the UMPG (Universal Modular Tracked Platform).
In addition, HSW is continuing research and development work on the heavy infantry fighting vehicle (CBWP), financed with its own resources. The company has stated that this platform will incorporate many components from the Borsuk program, further expanding Poland’s armored vehicle portfolio.
The pairing of the Mk44 Bushmaster with the Borsuk underscores Warsaw’s commitment to equipping its armed forces with NATO-standard weapon systems. The vehicle is expected to provide improved protection, mobility, and firepower for Polish infantry units, while also strengthening Poland’s defense industrial base through domestic production.