# Poland Expands Fleet of Rosomak Vehicles with ZSSW-30 Turrets Huta Stalowa Wola confirms 68 advanced combat turrets delivered to Polish Armed Forces. - **Source:** [Rzeczpospolita](https://www.rp.pl) - **Published:** 2026-11-09 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/3bee5e72-0054-4fff-80a1-64c3dff23e56 ## Production Milestone Reached Huta Stalowa Wola officially confirmed that 68 ZSSW-30 remote-controlled turret systems have been delivered to the Polish Armed Forces. This figure, disclosed on November 5, represents a significant increase over previously reported data from the Armament Agency. These systems are critical for enhancing the lethality of the Rosomak wheeled armored vehicle fleet. ## Deployment and Distribution The majority of these units have been integrated into the 21st Podhale Rifles Brigade. Specifically, the 1st Battalion in Rzeszów has received the bulk of the deliveries, enabling the formation of a full combat battalion of 58 vehicles. Recent photographic evidence also suggests that the 5th Battalion is now operating these upgraded platforms. ## Integration Strategy Explained The current delivery phase stems from a July 2022 contract valued at 1.7 billion PLN, focusing on retrofitting existing Rosomak chassis with the new ZSSW-30 turrets. This approach allows the military to modernize its legacy fleet at a cost of approximately 24 million PLN per unit, rather than procuring entirely new vehicles. ## Scaling Future Production Beyond the 2022 retrofit contract, Poland has placed substantial orders for 138 new Rosomak vehicles equipped with ZSSW-30 turrets to be delivered between 2027 and 2028. These include both standard and 'Long' variants, with unit costs reaching up to 54 million PLN. These contracts represent a massive investment in domestic defense manufacturing capabilities. ## Technological Sovereignty A key component of this modernization is the domestic production of Bushmaster cannons. Huta Stalowa Wola secured a license from Northrop Grumman, enabling Poland to manufacture, maintain, and repair these weapons locally. This reduces reliance on US imports for critical armaments used in both the Rosomak and the future Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles. ## Diversified Vehicle Fleet The Polish military is expanding its Rosomak-based capabilities beyond combat variants. Recent acquisitions include specialized command vehicles like the Kroton and the newer Zawilec systems. Additionally, the fleet is being bolstered by medical evacuation vehicles and technical reconnaissance units, ensuring a comprehensive support ecosystem for the modernized armored infantry brigades. ## Operational Capacity Challenges With significant delivery targets set for 2027 and 2028, questions remain regarding the production capacity of the consortium led by Huta Stalowa Wola and WB Electronics. The manufacturer must balance these high-volume Rosomak deliveries with the parallel production requirements for the new Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles, which also utilize the ZSSW-30 turret. ## Strategic Outlook The rapid expansion of the Rosomak fleet signifies a major shift in Polish land force capabilities. By prioritizing the integration of advanced domestic turrets and specialized support vehicles, the military is creating a more versatile and sustainable force structure. Future monitoring should focus on whether production timelines remain consistent with these ambitious goals. ## Sources covering this story - https://radar.rp.pl/modernizacja-sil-zbrojnych/art45456011-rosnie-populacja-rosomakow-z-zssw-30-producent-zdradzil-ich-liczbe-w-wojsku-polskim — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._