Military Mechanical Works  (WZM) in Siemianowice Slaskie  was established in 1952 and it has a long-term tradition in repairing, upgrading and producing specialized equipment for the Army.

In 1996, modernization of the BRDM-2 armoured reconnaissance vehicle commenced. As a result of this upgrade work, a whole family of upgraded armoured reconnaissance vehicles was created: from the BRDM-2M96 model through to the BRDM-2M96i BRBM-2B, BRDM-2BF, BRDM-2A, and BRDM-2M96iK. In total, more than two hundred vehicles were overhauled, being successfully used by the Polish Army, especially during peace keeping missions.