Poland Commissions 46,000 GROT A3 Rifles in Domestic Arms Drive

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Poland has contracted 46,000 MSBS GROT A3 assault rifles for its armed forces, as per a recent press statement from the Ministry of National Defense. The Łucznik Arms Factory in Radom will supply the weapons.

The Armaments Agency and Łucznik Arms Factory – Radom Sp. z o.o. signed the agreement on 24 June 2026 on behalf of the State Treasury. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz attended the ceremony alongside Secretary of State Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka.

Armaments Agency head General Artur Kuptel certified the GROT A3 days before the signing. Kosiniak-Kamysz commented: “The GROT A3 is becoming a reality. This is a great day for Radom, a great day for our security.”

The MSBS (Modular Small Arms System) GROT originated from a joint programme between the Łucznik Arms Factory and the Military University of Technology. Its modular design supports classic and bullpup configurations. The rifle first entered Polish service in 2017.

The A3 upgrade draws on frontline feedback and lessons learned from operational use. Input from General Stańczyk, Commander of the Territorial Defense Forces (TDF), shaped the improvements. Enhanced performance and durability in demanding conditions are among the headline changes. Pricing matches the previous A2 variant.

Sobkowiak-Czarnecka added: “Soldiers decide what the equipment should look like, and factories adapt their production accordingly.”

Warsaw frames the contract within its SAFE defence investment programme, presenting it as a driver of both national security and domestic economic growth.

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