On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, a key contract was signed for the transportation of 28 Light Armoured Cluster Reconnaissance Transporters for the Polish Army. The executive agreement, which amounts to about PLN 800 million, is another step in the modernization of the Polish armed forces, entering into the strategy of upgrading the equipment of the army.
tick – Modern Eyes and Ears of the Polish Army
The tick is simply a technologically advanced vehicle that will become an integral part of the equipment for the reconnaissance sub-units of the Land Army. As the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stressed, "KLESZC vehicles are the eyes and ears of the Polish Army". The Deputy Prime Minister besides expressed his satisfaction with the fact that the agreement was finalized, pointing out that investments in the home arms manufacture are key to strengthening Poland's defence capabilities.
Replace BRDM-2: Step into the Modernity Page
Transporters of Kleszcz are to replace outdated, russian armored cars BRDM-2, which have served in the Polish army for years. fresh vehicles will be utilized for dynamic and continuous collection and processing of enemy information, which is essential for decision-making at the command level. With advanced communication and data processing systems, The ticks will supply an information advantage in the field of combat, allowing effective operation in all weather conditions.
Delivery Schedule: Forceps in Soldiers' Hands up to 2028 Year
As agreed, the first transporters The tick is expected to scope Polish units in 2026 and the full shipment will be completed by 2028. This contract is part of a larger framework agreement which envisages the supply of a full of 286 vehicles between 2026 and 2035.
AMZ Kutno Consortium: The strength of the Polish Armed Industry
The Kleszcz vehicle is simply a consequence of cooperation between Polish companies and investigation institutes. The consortium, liable for plan and production, consists of AMZ Kutno, the Military Communications Institute, the Military Institute of method Armourment and the Military Institute of Chemistry and Radiometry. This cooperation allowed the creation of a vehicle that meets all the requirements of the modern battlefield.
Investments in the Future
The signed agreement not only strengthens Poland's defence capabilities, but besides supports the national defence industry, enabling the improvement of technologies that can be utilized in future projects. This is simply a further step in the implementation of a long-term strategy aimed at independency from abroad suppliers and the improvement of home defence potential.
Conclusion of the contract for the supply of Light Armoured Reconnaissance Transporters Kleszcz is an crucial event for the Polish Army and Polish arms industry. This investment not only replaces outdated BRDM-2 vehicles, but besides introduces modern technologies that will importantly improve army operational capabilities. The Polish army is becoming increasingly modern, and thanks to projects specified as Kleszcz, it will be able to meet the challenges of the future.
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Modern Cluster Reconnaissance Transporters: Key Agreement for the Polish Army Signed
