In a fewer weeks the capital of Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship will be at the centre of the attention of European and global defence companies. On September 3, 2024 the global Defence manufacture Exhibition in Kielce begins on September XXXII. There are many indications that this will be a evidence edition of the fair in terms of the number of exhibitors.
The global Defence manufacture Salon (MSPO) is the 3rd largest – after Paris Eurosatory and London DSEI – exhibition event of the defence manufacture in Europe, and by far the largest in this part of the Old Continent. The interest in the Kielce arms fair from year to year is growing. It seemed hard to improve the awesome results of the Jubilee, the XXX global Defence manufacture Salon, and yet... It was already successful during the next edition of the exhibition (in 2023)which ended in a immense success of the organizers. It was attended by 711 exhibitors from 35 countries who presented the offer on the exhibition space exceeding 34 1000 m2. Understandably, the largest group of companies formed national entities – there were about 350 companies.
Is there a record?
The organizers of the fair announce that the XXXII edition of the MSPO has a immense chance to establish further records. A akin number of actors have already come to participate in the event as last year, and the records are inactive ongoing. – This year we anticipate even more interest – admits Dr Andrzej Mochoń, president of Kielce Fair. – Russia's aggression to Ukraine causes tension across Europe. For all of us – society, economy and politics – it is clear that we request to increase our defence spending. The needs in terms of equipment and equipment will increase, which translates into a large interest in the fair – he emphasises. Andrzej Mochoń besides talks about preparations for the September salon. “We decided to build a larger temporary hall than last year. This time it will have an area of over 3.5 1000 m2. This will enable the next exhibitors to present their offer. presently more than 20 American companies and 10 Italian companies are waiting in line [to get a stand – ed.], which shows how much a fresh hall is needed, which we are planning to open for 2026," the president emphasizes.
The anniversary of this year's MSPO will be an unquestionable attraction, due to the fact that organized for the 25th time, the Exhibition of the Armed Forces of Poland. The organizers besides want to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Poland's entry to NATO. As in erstwhile years, the Armed Forces Support Inspectorate is liable for preparing the exhibition. A year ago, over 300 different types of equipment units: tanks, armored transporters were seen at the exhibition covering about 7.5 1000 m2, cannonhoubic, mortars, bridges, method safety trucks, rocket launchers and trucks. This year there is even more equipment and weapons utilized by Polish soldiers at the Kielce exhibition.
Defence news
The arms companies that will participate in the XXXII MSPO do not yet uncover the news they want to present at the Kielce Fair. Unofficially, however, it is known that the most novelties are going to show the Polish Armoured Group, whose stand will be the largest at the fair. 1 of the prime ministers is to be a fresh version of the 120 mm automated mortar cancer. It's very interesting, especially in the context of information that the American Army wants to equip land troops with specified weapons. possibly their choice will fall on Polish Raki?
Apart from the anticipation of viewing military equipment and weapons from around the world, the participants of the fair will have the chance to perceive to experts present during many conferences and technological symposia.
According to MON's announcements in Kielce will be signed executive contract for K2 tanks between Poland and South Korea. In addition, the Polish Armed Forces Group and national companies plan, traditionally, to sign contracts.
The XXXII global Defence manufacture Exhibition in Kielce will start on 3 September and last until 6 September. On 7 September, an open day of the Polish Armed Forces Exhibition was planned.
