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MSPO 2008 Kielce Poland
International Defence Industry Exhibition
08 - 11 September 2008
 
 
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The 15th edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition and the 13th International Logistics Fair attracted 364 companies from 24 countries.

What has become a tradition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition is national stands showing the military potential of particular countries. In previous years, MSPO hosted national exhibitions prepared by Germany, France and Israel. This year, the International Defence Industry Exhibition was accompanied by a national stand of the United States, which featured products of 31 American companies. On this occasion, during the official opening of MSPO, F-16 fighter planes made circles above the exhibition pavilions, and parachutists unfolded Polish and American flags in the air. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister, Przemyslaw Gosiewski; Minister of National Defence, Aleksander Szczyglo; Ambassador of the United States to Poland, Victor Ashe, as well as Deputy Secretary of the US Army, Claud Bolton; Commander in Chief of the Polish Army, General Franciszek Gagor, Commander of the Land Forces, Lieutenant General, Waldemar Skrzypczak. The opening of the Exhibition was marked by a demonstration of the efficiency of the Land Forces, which took place at the airfield in Maslów near Kielce. The demonstration was performed by 160 soldiers, 10 helicopters, and 3 planes CASA C-295. The Land Forces also prepared an exhibit within the premises of Kielce Trade Fairs, with about 30 pieces of military equipment being put on show. It was the first time that the public could see the Afghan version of the wheeled armoured vehicle ROSOMAK, in addition to having an opportunity to see selected products used by particular types of military troops.

An especially interesting event accompanying the Exhibition was a demonstration of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, which was prepared by the Sikorsky company. The legendary Black Hawk is used in the largest number of military operations all over the world. More than 3,000 various versions of the Black Hawk helicopter, used by the US Army and private customers in other countries, have been in operation for over 6.5 million hours. Armies of more than 26 countries across the world use various versions of this helicopter for many purposes. The exhibition also featured modern Harley Davidson motorcycles designed for the police, and an official unveiling of the car Opel Astra III Sedan. The third day of the exhibition saw demonstrations of rescue missions prepared by the Polish Fire Brigade, which took place in an external area adjacent to the exhibition pavilions.
One of the most important events during MSPO 2007 was the signing of an agreement between Zaklady Mechaniczne Bumar-Labedy, the Bumar company and BAE Systems Hägglunds AB. The agreement was related to the co-operation between the Polish companies and BAE within the development of tank systems, which include the CV90 120-T support tank. On the second day of the Exhibition, the Bumar company organized the Polish unveiling of its export hit - medium tank PT-91E. The "M" (Malay) version of this tank is the subject of one of the largest export agreements in the history of the Polish defence industry – providing the Malaysian Army with 48 tanks and a dozen technical support vehicles.

The International Defence Industry Exhibition is a special fair event owing to its range of products and significance for the Polish defence sector. It was visited by defence experts – General Staff of the Polish Army, Police; representatives of the Polish Government, Ministry of National Defence, and Ministry of Interior and Administration; foreign delegations, military attachés accredited to Poland. MSPO hosted delegations from Angola, Canada, China, Congo, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Israel, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Romania, Slovakia, South Korea, Thailand, Ukraine, USA, as well as air force commanders from the Czech Republic, Peru, Slovakia, Ukraine and Hungary.

The Exhibition was accompanied by a large number of defence industry conferences and seminars. 190 Polish and foreign journalists were accredited during MSPO.

 
The International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2008
 


The 16th International Defence Industry Exhibition will be held at Kielce Trade Fairs on 8th-11th September, 2008. It is one of Europe's largest and most important events dedicated to the defence industry. The fifteenth jubilee of the Exhibition attracted 364 companies from 24 countries.

The unquestionable attraction of this fair is the opportunity to exhibit heavy military equipment both inside the pavilions and in the surrounding area within the premises of Kielce Trade Fairs. Equally interesting is the possibility to organize demonstrations of equipment in operation in a special outdoor display area. The opening of the edition held in 2007 was marked by a demonstration of the efficiency of the Land Forces, which was held at an airfield located in the village of Maslów near Kielce. It was performed by 160 soldiers, 10 helicopters, and 3 planes CASA C-295. The third day of the Exhibition saw a demonstration of rescue units representing the State Fire Brigade, which took place in an external area adjacent to the exhibition halls.


 
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DAY 1, Monday 08 September 2008
 

10:00
12:00
14:30 - 15:00

15:00

15:00

15:00

Opening ceremony – Kielce Trade Fairs, external area
Official prime presentation of OPEL INSIGNIA car (General Motors -Pavilion D stand no D-55
Meeting between Ministers and representatives of the defense industry – (Room CK2 Conference Center)
Conference prepared by the Military University of Technology (WAT) – “Generation Leap in the Armed Forces” (Room CK1)
Conference – “New technologies in military systems” – Room CK1
Conference Center TK – Organizer: Military University of Technology and Raport Magazine
Dynamic presentation of Bridge joining MS-20 – OBRUM Gliwice – the space in front of
Pavilion C
 
DAY 2, Tuesday 09 September 2008
 

09:30 - 12:30

10:30 - 13:00

11:00 - 15:00
12:30 - 14:30
13:00 - 15:00
13:30 - 14:30
14:30 - 16:00

15:00
16:00

Conference ”Requirements of the Armed Forces and the Capacity of the
Defence Industry” prepared by the Military Editorial Office - Pavilion C Room C1
Seminar on ”Dimensions of European Security at the Turn of the 21st Century” – organizer: Swietokrzyski University
Seminars prepared by Swedish defence industry companies (Room CK1)
Seminar arranged by SIKORSKY Aircraft Company – Room B1 Pavilion B
Seminar on ”Assault and Auxiliary Bridges” – OBRUM Gliwice (Room C1)
Seminar arranged by Kontron Eastb Europe Ltd. Company – Room B2 Pavilion B
Seminar arranged by AUGUSTA Company on: NH90 – European Solution for the Polish Armed Forces (Room CK2)
Press conference of BUMAR Group – Pavilion C
Celebration of the 11th Anniversary: Raport – WTO; stand of Raport magazine

 
DAY 3, Wednesday 10 September 2008
 

11:00 - 14:00
11:00 - 12:00
12:30 - 13:00

12:30 - 13:30

14:00 - 16:00

Seminars prepared by Swedish defence industry companies (Room CK1)
3D visualization demonstration – Kagero publishing house (Room B1)
Project presentation: "TALOS - mobil autonomous patrol for European Union borders security" - Organizer: ITTI Ltd. Room C1, Pavilion C
Seminar ”Modern integrated connection system for CPR 112 and ZK” – Organized by DGT – Room B1 Pavilion B
Conference prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Security Policy Department (Room B1)
 
DAY 4, Thurdsay 11 September 2008
 

10:00 - 16:00
11:00 - 12:00

12:00 - 12:30

Exhibition opening hours: 10.00 - 16.00
Seminars prepared by Swedish defense industry companies (Room CK1 Conference center TK)
DEFENDER award ceremony and special awards presentation – Kielce Trade
Fairs, external area

 

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Branch range of MSPO 2008
Armoured equipment
Classical armament, missiles and explosive materials
Equipment and materials for chemical services
Aviation and air defence armament and equipment
Naval armament and equipment
Special equipment for Police
Special equipment for Border Guards
Extinguishing and rescue equipment
Transport equipment (wheeled, tracked and amphibian), also for special use
Radio- and opto-electronic equipment; Communication and information technologies; Metrology equipment
Defence infrastructure equipment
Engineering equipment
Groceries and equipment for meal preparing, storage and transportation
Uniform articles
Fuels, exploitation liquids and equipment for their distribution and storage
Medical equipment and materials, individual first aid kits;
Subassemblies, equipment and systems of people and property protection.
 
The Defender Prize
The DEFENDER prize is granted to Exhibitors presenting the best equipment for Armed Forces and Police, for products distinguished by their originality and innovatory technology. The DEFENDER competition is held under the auspices of the Minister of Science and Higher Education.
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from Army Recognition
Worldwide Land Forces Defense Magazine
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Kielce, Poland

from Army Recognition
Worldwide Land Forces Defense Magazine
Update 11 September 2008