German defense giant Rheinmetall is actively pursuing Poland as its next international customer for the Kodiak armored combat engineer vehicle.
The company recently showcased the vehicle’s capabilities at the Ostrowo Krzyckie military training area, with representatives from the Polish military engineer corps and the country’s defense procurement agency in attendance.
During the demonstration, the Kodiak displayed impressive mobility, acceleration, and speed across rugged terrain.
It also proved effective in performing key combat engineering tasks, including obstacle clearing, terrain modification, and excavation to support friendly forces and disrupt enemy movements.
The Kodiak utilized its central-mounted excavator arm and dozer blade to carry out these operations.
“The Kodiak first dug an anti-tank ditch and then repaired a damaged flood dam,” Rheinmetall explained. “[But] the highlight of the demonstration was overcoming the previously dug anti-tank ditch.”
About the Kodiak
Based on the Leopard 2 tank chassis, the Kodiak is equipped with a powerful 1,100-kilowatt drive system, providing superior mobility in challenging environments.
It can be operated by a two- or three-person crew, either manually or remotely from a safe distance.
The vehicle also features a remote-control weapon station, with options for a 12.7mm machine gun or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher to support combat operations.
In addition to its mine and blast protection, the Kodiak is equipped with nuclear, biological, and chemical countermeasures to safeguard against these threats.
The vehicle can also be easily converted into an armored mine-clearing asset, known as the Keiler Next-Generation, for additional tactical versatility.
