Just a few hours and the 32nd edition of the MSPO, the largest trade show dedicated to military equipment in Central and Eastern Europe and one of the largest in the world, will be held at Targi Kielce exhibition center in Kielce, Poland. Under the sign of the anniversary of Poland's accession to NATO and with the Polish President Andrzej Duda as the honorary patron of the event, from September 3 to 6, the Międzynarodowy Salon Przemysłu Obronnego (“International Defense Industry Exhibition”) will attract exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. It will also provide platform for exchanging experiences, presenting the latest technologies and establishing international business contacts. When it was established in 1993, the MSPO had 85 exhibitors from 5 countries: in 2023, 711 companies from 35 countries, including 350 Polish companies, exhibited there on an area of some 35,000 square meters, with almost 26,000 visitors from all over the world. This year, the exhibitors are 769 and a record number of visitors is expected. And the current geopolitical situation makes this event even more important.
Video: MSPO military industry trade fair in Poland from September 3 to 6
MSPO, not just the latest products and services from the defense industry...
As pointed out on the Targi Kielce exhibition center website, during this year's MSPO, a unique anniversary is being celebrated by the Armed Forces Exhibition. The exhibition, under the theme “25 years of Poland in NATO – 25 years of security,” highlights the importance of Poland's membership in the North Atlantic Alliance for national and international security. The theme provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the achievements and progress made by the Polish armed forces within the alliance. Elements of the exhibition include a mission town, a patrol boat and a snowmobile. Every year, more than 1,000 Polish soldiers take part in organizing the exhibition.
The international exhibition in Poland is attended by military and law enforcement professionals from Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Turkey, Ukraine and the United States.
The event provides an excellent opportunity for defense industry companies to showcase their latest products and services, as well as to establish strategic partnerships. This year's edition of MSPO will also see experts and decision-makers discuss the future of defense and security. The program includes panel discussions, technology presentations and numerous business meetings to exchange knowledge and experience among participants.
Another significant event will be the Seminar on Cooperation with the U.S. Army stationed in Poland. Participants will learn about the practical aspects of cooperation with the U.S. armed forces operating in Poland, which is of particular importance in the context of the growing presence of U.S. troops in the region. Dozens of other seminars and meetings with experts from all over the world are scheduled too: 61 delegations from 43 countries have announced their attendance.
The MSPO Open Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024, will also offer a unique opportunity for military enthusiasts, families and those curious about modern defense technologies to see and learn more about the Polish army's equipment up close. Visitors will be treated not only to an exhibition of armaments of the Polish army or companies belonging to the Polish Armaments Group, but also to artistic performances and dynamic shows.
The big names of the industry will also attend the fair – among them, Beretta (BDT), Benelli, Bombardier, CSG-Group, Gerber, Hensoldt, Hornady, Norma, Northrop Grumman, Rheinmetall, RWS, Sako, Steiner and many more – presenting their latest and most successful products in the military and law enforcement segment.
Here is the complete list of all exhibitors of MSPO 2024.
For more information please visit the Targi Kielce exhibition center website.
