Full-scale technology demonstrator for the Ciężki Bojowy Wóz Piechoty unveiled at MSPO 2026. (Bartosz Głowacki)
KIELCE — For the first time attendees at Poland’s MSPO defense exhibition got a peek at a full-sized demonstrator for the Ciężki Bojowy Wóz Piechoty (CBWP) or Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle under development by Huta Stalowa Wola, part of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ).
“The demonstrator presented today confirms that Polish companies possess the expertise to design and develop advanced combat platforms that meet the demands of the modern battlefield,” said Adam Leszkiewicz, president of the Management Board of PGZ. At a previous MSPO only a 1:4 scale model was present.
In a press release, PGZ said the vehicle will accommodate a crew of three and can carry up to eight troops. Its main task is to “safely transport, protect, and provide direct fire support to mechanized infantry units.” To do that, it’s armed with an unmanned ZSSW-30 turret equipped with a 30mm cannon, SPIKE anti-tank missiles, and programmable munition (ABM), meant to provide effective engagement of ground and air targets and enables precision fire both day and night.
“The vehicle represents a direct response to current operational and strategic challenges, focusing on three key pillars: maximizing firepower, ensuring the highest level of crew protection, and maintaining high maneuverability,” PGZ said.
