The September International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce promises to be one of the most important in the event’s history. From 2 to 5 September, Targi Kielce will host over eight hundred companies from thirty-four countries, including representatives of global defence corporations and the largest Polish companies in the sector. The exhibition halls will showcase the latest technological solutions that are just entering the market, and some of them will have their premiere in Kielce.
The Polish Armaments Group, the strategic partner of the event, will premiere the Baobab serial mine-laying vehicle. The first serial production unit of the New Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle Borsuk marks another and equally important debut. Borsuk is one of the most significant projects in the history of the Polish armaments industry, created based on domestic technical ideas and original design solutions. Another noteworthy novelty will be the premiere of the Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle model. In total, the Polish Armaments Group will present a dozen or so tracked and wheeled vehicles for various purposes at the Kielce exhibition.
The RAF1 containerised photovoltaic power plant will also be unveiled, allowing for quick and independent power supply to military bases and posts in any terrain. Companies specialising in anti-drone systems, next-generation radars, modern camouflage systems, and robotic production processes for defence will also showcase their solutions. The premieres galore will also include residential modules for soldiers, which provide comfort and functionality in field conditions.
The WB Group has announced a powerful presence, presenting its vision of a “multi-domain revolution” at MSPO. The presentation will feature the new COMP@NZ programmable radio stations, the expansion of the Warmate drone family to include heavier combat variants, and the new X-FRONTER unmanned aerial vehicle. The group’s expo stands will display artificial intelligence systems for target recognition and classification, as well as Fonet and Topaz communication solutions, complemented by completely new hybrid vehicle concepts that can operate in both manned and unmanned modes. The announcement of the presentation of unmanned surface units intended for the Navy is particularly interesting as they are capable of carrying loitering munitions.
Numerous conferences and industry debates will also be an integral part of this year’s Expo. Experts, military, and industry representatives will meet on the stages located next to the exhibition. They come here to discuss the future of defence, the role of new technologies in the modernisation of the armed forces, as well as security in
cyberspace and the development of unmanned capabilities. Panel sessions will serve as a forum for exchanging experiences and presenting analyses that may inform the direction of cooperation in the years to come.
MSPO is not only about hardware premieres, but also a venue for high-level meetings and talks. The President of the Republic of Poland, who offered his auspices to the event, announces his visit to Kielce. MSPO will also host military and government delegations from around the world, including those from NATO and European Union countries, as well as from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The presence of defence ministers, chiefs of staff and high-ranking officers makes the fair a space for political and business dialogue. This is where issues of regional security, industrial cooperation, and specific purchasing projects are discussed.
As Andrzej Mochoń, President of Targi Kielce, emphasises, the Expo is increasingly going beyond the role of an exhibition and is becoming an event of strategic importance. – MSPO is the forum where industry meets defence policy. We see how the talks held in Kielce translate into real decisions and contracts – as Andrzej Mochoń highlights.
MSPO will therefore confirm Poland’s role as an essential link in the global security system and demonstrate that Kielce has become one of the most important locations in Europe where strategic partnerships are established.
