An engineering regiment in Inowrocław has taken delivery of the first elements of the Ultimate Building Machine (UBM), equipment for quickly erecting metal structures, the ministry said on Tuesday.
The U.S.-made systems from M.I.C. Industries will primarily support the Eastern Shield—fortifications and other installations planned along Poland’s borders with Russia and Belarus to deter potential aggression.
The contract was signed in mid-January. Poland bought two complete UBM sets for units in Inowrocław and Jarocin.
The machines can rapidly produce garages, hangars, warehouses and shelters, including during natural disasters.
“Thanks to the UBM, the Polish Armed Forces can respond flexibly to dynamic operational needs and crisis situations, e.g. providing facilities for evacuating civilians,” the ministry said.
Following technical acceptance, practical operator training is scheduled for October–November in Inowrocław and November–December in Jarocin.
Soldiers have already completed theoretical training at the manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters. Full operational capability is planned for the first half of 2026, the ministry said.
Described by the ministry as a “factory on wheels,” the UBM can be hauled on a truck trailer and produce steel load-bearing elements in days rather than weeks or months. It is designed for road, rail, sea and air transport.
A 10–12-person crew can manufacture and assemble a structure of about 930 square meters in a single day, according to the ministry.
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Source: PAP