The new GROT A3 ordered

The Polish procurement agency Agencja Uzbrojenia signed a contract with Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” (part of the Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, PGZ S.A.) for the delivery of 46,000 MSBS-Grot assault rifles in the A3 version to the Polish armed forces. During the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that the Grot A3 is a “truly excellent assault rifle.” He also emphasized that Poland aims to strengthen the national defense industry as an important economic factor to promote both prosperity and security in the country.

The GROT A3 assault rifle (MSBS-5.56) brings profound improvements based on the operational experiences of the Polish army and lessons from the Ukraine war. The Polish manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” has significantly revised the weapon both visually and mechanically. 

Key Innovations at a Glance

• New housing design & weight reduction: The outer appearance has been modernized to reduce the overall weight of the weapon and improve ergonomics. It is easily recognizable by the MAGPUL CTR stock. 
• Revised internal mechanisms: The entire firing mechanism has been optimized for higher reliability under extreme conditions. 
• Improved corrosion protection: The weapon features a new, more durable rust-resistant coating, making it more long-lasting in the field. 
• Possibility of bullpup variants: For certain troop units (such as airborne forces), the A3 version is also being tested in a compact bullpup configuration and considered for future procurements. 
• Upgrade for short barrels: The variant with a short 10.5-inch barrel will standardly be upgraded to the A3 standard. 

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