International Defence Industry Exhibition

International Defence Industry Exhibition in 2008

The International Defence Industry Exhibition (Polish: Międzynarodowy Salon Przemysłu Obronnego, MSPO) is the largest trade fair event dedicated to military equipment in Central and Eastern Europe. Established in 1993, it is currently held every year at Targi Kielce in Kielce, Poland. The exhibition brings together over 600 exhibitors from over 30 countries and attracts more than 19,000 visitors annually.[1] The MSPO showcases the latest military technologies, armaments and products for the army. This four-day trade fair is attended by the professionals, who represent Polish Army, the Police, the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Interior and Administration, and Polish Government. The event is visited by the world’s largest defense industry powers, such as: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United States.[2] The best products showcased at the event are awarded the annual Award of the RP President, as well as the Defender Awards and Special Commendations of the Minister of National Defence. The International Defence Industry Exhibition is held together with the International Logistics Fair LOGISTYKA. LOGISTYKA displays wide range of products, ranging from uniforms, food products and equipment used for meal preparation to storage and transport, medical equipment, communications and IT systems and electronic engineering solutions.[3]

The International Defence Industry Exhibition is regarded to be the third largest European arms fair, after Eurosatory and DSEI.[4]

Zetros 2733 at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (2012)
  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference mspo22 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Kielce - a window onto the world of armaments
  3. ^ "International Logistics Fair LOGISTYKA – general information". Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  4. ^ MSPO to europejska impreza na europejskim poziomie, "Wojsko i Technika" Nr. 1/2015, p. 4-5 (in Polish)

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