Poland Signs Second Contract for 58 Rosomak 8x8 IFVs with 30mm ZSSW Turrets.

On July 8, a consortium led by Huta Stalowa Wola S.A., along with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A., WB Electronics S.A., and Rosomak S.A., signed a contract with the Polish Armament Agency for the delivery of 58 Rosomak infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) integrated with ZSSW-30 remote-controlled turret systems. This order follows an initial batch of 70 vehicles. The contract, valued at approximately 2.6 billion PLN (610 million euros), also includes the supply of spare parts, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2027.
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Rosomak with ZSSW-30 turret system during FEX 24 exercise. (Picture source: Polish Army)

This agreement marks the second contract under a framework agreement that includes the provision of 341 turret systems. The first contract, signed on July 5, 2022, was worth 1.7 billion PLN and covered the production and delivery of 70 turret systems for the 8×8 Rosomak IFVs. Deliveries of the ZSSW-30 systems to the Polish Armed Forces are ongoing and will continue as scheduled until 2027.

The Rosomak 8x8, also known as the KTO Rosomak, is a Polish-made wheeled armored personnel carrier in production since 2004. Based on the Finnish Patria AMV and manufactured under license by Rosomak S.A., it entered service with the Polish Armed Forces in 2005. Over 800 units have been delivered, known for their versatility in various configurations, including troop transport, medical evacuation, and reconnaissance.

The contract signing ceremony was attended by notable officials, including Paweł Bejda, Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense; Marcin Kulasek, Secretary of State at the Ministry of State Assets; Krzysztof Trofiniak, President of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A.; Wojciech Kędziera, President of Huta Stalowa Wola S.A.; Brigadier General Artur Kuptel, Head of the Armament Agency; Piotr Kisiel, President of Rosomak S.A.; and Piotr Wojciechowski, President of WB Electronics S.A.

 The ZSSW-30 is Poland’s first domestically developed and produced unmanned turret system, featuring a 30mm cannon and SPIKE-LR anti-tank guided missiles. The system incorporates innovative solutions for fire control, gun stabilization, and targeting instruments, with development starting in 2013 and state qualification tests completed successfully in 2022.

The turret's main armament, the 30mm Bushmaster cannon, can switch quickly between ammunition types and use programmable rounds. The ZSSW-30 is equipped with an advanced fire control system, including a "hunter-killer" function, and is adaptable to various platforms, including the Rosomak IFV and the new amphibious infantry fighting vehicle BORSUK.