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2016-09-07

MSPO 2016: Setting Sights on Future

The expo is all set to exhibit a diverse range of defense products and solutions

MSPO is Poland’s largest defense industry exhibition and one of Europe’s most significant business-sector’s events. MSPO 2016, the 24th edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition is one of the most important events on defence technology, military, armoured vehicles, security, safety and security industry. The upcoming event will be held from 6 to 9 September at the Targi Kielce exhibition halls.

In 2015, MSPO welcomed 583 exhibitors from 30 countries and nearly 20,000 visitors. Countries participating include Poland, Germany, France, Norway, Great Britain and United States, among others. The exhibitors’ list includes companies of the Polish Armaments Group consortium, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, Nammo AS, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems GmbH, MBDA, Raytheon co, Lockheed Martin Corporation and Saab. Off-road vehicles, uniforms, personal weapons, grenade launchers and rocket crafted for the fifth branch of the armed forces will be put on display at the exhibition.

For the first time Targi Kielce will be hosting representatives from Poland’s Ministry of National Defence’s Bureau for Establishment of Territorial Defence Force and the expo stand of the Organizations for Safety and Security held by the Ministry’s Bureau. The exhibition will be the showcase for ground-breaking weapons and equipment used by the army and uniformed services.

Showcase of the latest designs

For many Polish companies, MSPO has become a traditional stage for the showcase of the latest designs, prototypes and projects. This year’s trade show will be the display for the eight helicopters presented by Airbus, PZL Świdnik, Sikorsky and PZL Mielec, TAI and Boeing. Following previous years’ tradition, the Polish Armaments Group will put innovative solutions and systems for all types of armed forces on display.

Stage for important talks

Seminars and congresses have always been an indispensable part of this Expo. Industry-insiders meetings provide an ideal opportunity to exchange experiences, to expand knowledge about the latest military technologies and solutions. The MSPO 2016’s programme includes almost 40 substantive meetings, among them the conference organised in conjunction with the Inspectorate of Support for the Armed Forces, the General Staff of the Polish Army and the leading defense industry companies. There will also be a session on Polish defense and Polish Army.

High profile visitors

This year’s Expo continues the tradition of bringing together defense industry representatives and the secretaries and under-secretaries of state of the Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of the Treasury, Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and the Director of National Centre for Research and Development.

Further to establishment of the Territorial Defence Forces, the fifth Branch of Armed Forces formed by the resolution of the Ministry of National Defence, this year’s MSPO will become the discussion platform and the place to select accessories and equipment for the new brigades. The newly created formation will eventually comprise about 35,000 people.

The first MSPO edition was held in 1993; over the twenty-four years of its existence, the International Defence Industry Exhibition has acquired the status of Central and Eastern Europe’s most important event of this kind. The Exhibition is also ranked third on the list of Europe’s military shows.

The MSPO’s position has been demonstrated by its exhibitors - the world’s leading defense industry companies. The expo’s importance is also attributed to strategic contracts signed during the Kielce event. The armed forces’ technical modernisation programme for the years 2014-2022 has earmarked 130 million PLN. The plan includes implementation of 14 operational programmes; the intends to purchase unmanned aerial vehicles, helicopters, missile defense systems, simulators and training systems and all kinds of weapons and armoured vehicles.

Important guests and MSPO accolades

Following the previous years’ tradition, MSPO will include the awarding ceremony, the presentation of the President of the Poland Awards and the Defenders for the best defense industry products on show.

More than 28 countries have already confirmed their presence at the MSPO. The last day of the exhibition, i.e. September 9 will see the awarding ceremony of; inter alia the Republic of Poland President’s Award, the Special Awards of the Minister of National Defence and the Defender Award. Honours will also be granted by the Chief Commander of the Police, the Chief Commander of State Fire Services, the Commander in Chief of the Border Guards as well as awards of the Head of the Inspectorate for Armed Forces Support, the Commander General of General Command of Branches of Armed Forces.

Attractions at this year’s International Defence Industry Exhibition include a 3D HandySCAN. Creaform’s 3D scanning systems are a synonym of high accuracy, speed, mobility, ease of use and reliable operation in all kinds of conditions. Thanks to these characteristics the scanners have also been used by NATO troops. Creaform’s latest Handyscan scanner line - lightweight and easy to use. Designed for rapid measurement of three-dimensional objects for inspection and reverse engineering. Based on laser technology, lasers are capable of machined surfaces scanning that are normally difficult to scan with white-light technology scanners. High resolution and accuracy make them belong the metrology scanners category.

The Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) is the largest exhibitor at the show. The Group is an industry leader and one of Europe’s largest defense companies. With constantly increasing local technology content, close cooperation with the Polish science and the emphasis on research and development processes, PGZ offers innovative products designed to increase safety and security. In addition to the traditional product domains, PGZ portfolio advances to include brand new products and these include cyber, space and satellite technologies.

Text/Photos:www.targikielce.pl

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