The Brazilian Armed Forces have expressed interest in the Polish Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) BWP Borsuk and the Man Portable Anti-Aircraft Missile System (MANPADS) Piorun. The announcement, made through a post by the X account of Krystian Pograniczny on November 20, 2024, highlights Brazil’s ongoing efforts to modernize its armed forces with cutting-edge military equipment.
Polish defense products, known for their technological sophistication and effectiveness, are gaining increasing attention on the international stage. Brazil’s potential acquisition aligns with its strategy to enhance its forces’ mobility, combat effectiveness, and operational independence.
The BWP Borsuk, developed by the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and its subsidiary Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), is a state-of-the-art tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle designed to replace the aging BWP-1 in the Polish Armed Forces. Development of the Borsuk began in 2014, with the first prototype revealed in 2017 and tested extensively in various environments to ensure its readiness for modern battlefield challenges. In 2022, the vehicle entered pre-production, and in 2023, the Polish Ministry of Defense signed a major contract to deliver over 1,000 units by 2035.
The Polish PPZR Piorun MANPADS is a cutting-edge portable anti-aircraft missile system designed to engage low-altitude aerial threats with precision and reliability.
The Piorun, also known as the Grom-M, is an advanced portable air-defense missile system developed by MESKO, a subsidiary of PGZ, in collaboration with CRW Telesystem-Mesko.
