The Ministry of Defense of Poland was forced to answer the question why the decision was made to modernize the BMP-1
In Poland, it is reported about the ongoing process of selecting companies that will be engaged in the modernization of the BMP-1 in service with the national army. At the same time, among a wide range of Polish experts, the very information about the modernization of this armored vehicle raised many questions. Chief among them: "Why was it necessary to spend money on the modernization of Soviet-made technology if Poland is moving to NATO standards?"
The Polish Ministry of Defense was forced to answer this and other questions related to the modernization of the BMP-1 (Polish version - BWP-1). In particular, it is indicated that in the Polish arsenal there are a large number of BWP-1s produced in the country, "many of which have a considerable operational resource."
Arguing the application for modernization, the military department notes the following:
Meanwhile, the Polish press notes that it may take several years before the complete replacement of the BMP-1 with the Borsuk BMP in Poland. How much is not specified.
At the moment, the list of companies that can deal with the modernization of Polish BMP-1, including the armament of infantry fighting vehicles, are three firms. These are two Polish ones - CMI Defense Polska and the cooperation of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa with Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne, as well as one Israeli - Rafael. Initially, there were 12 applications from various companies.
The modernization is based on an increase in engine power and rearmament of the BMP-1.
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