HSW reveals Ratel heavy IFV concept
A model of HSW's Ratel heavy IFV concept fitted with ZSSW-30 RWS, showcased at MSPO 2025. (Jakub Link-Lenczowski)
Poland's Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) has revealed a model of a heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) called Ratel. The new vehicle is under development as an addition to the lighter, floating Borsuk IFV, which is currently being delivered to the Polish Army.
The main goal of the Ratel design is the survivability of crew and dismounts. The 40 tonne IFV is expected to deliver “the highest standards” in ballistic and mine protection, according to HSW. It is also fitted with the Obra-3 protection and laser warning system, as well as a nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) protection suite. Optionally, an active protection system (APS) may be mounted.
Ratel will be armed with a ZSSW-30 remote weapon system (RWS) fitted with a 30/40 mm cannon and an integrated twin Spike-LR (long range) anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) launcher. As displayed at MSPO 2025, Ratel would be operated by a two-man crew (commander and driver) and could carry six to eight dismounts.
For more information, please see Poland orders first 111 Borsuk IFVs .
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