The 32nd International Defense Industry Fair (MSPO 2024) opened its doors in Kielce, Poland. The fair, in which approximately 750 companies from 35 countries participate and international delegations from 45 countries are present, will continue until September 6.
MSPO is known as the largest military exhibition in Central and Eastern Europe. The fair brings together defense industry representatives and decision-makers, manufacturers and suppliers from various countries of the world. Participating companies showcase their latest products in military technology and defense systems.
Panels, technology presentations and business meetings will be held at the fair, which is considered as a strategic gateway to the entire Eastern European market, especially Poland.
It is expected that the interest of Poland and neighboring countries in defense industry projects will continue to increase at the MSPO fair.
Along with the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Germany and South Korea, Türkiye also has a strong presence at the fair.
MSPO 2023
In 2023, 711 companies and institutions from 35 countries, including 350 Polish companies, participated in the MSPO. The exhibition was visited by 61 delegations from 43 countries.
With an exhibition area of over 34,000 m2, MSPO2023 has surpassed last year's record by reaching the largest exhibition area to date.
Approximately 23 billion dollars worth of agreements were signed at the fair. About half of this figure was between the Polish army and Polish firms.