While the BMP-1 remains the IFV of choice for Russian forces, Poland’s interest in looking inward for a replacement makes ...

It was developed as an upgrade to the BMP-1, featuring a 30 mm 2A42 automatic cannon instead of a 73 mm gun, making it significantly better suited for combating infantry and lightly armored vehicles.

The BMP-2 evolved from the old Soviet BMP-1, which was the world’s first mass-produced infantry fighting vehicle. The BMP-2 is meant for rapid deployment and amphibious operations, weighing ...