State of the art military equipment, prestigious distinctions and awards, official delegations and guests of honour from all over the world, representatives of the European Defence Agency – these four days in Targi Kielce, from 3rd to 6th September, will be solely dedicated to the defence sector. 400 exhibitors from 32 countries have confirmed their presence at this year’s event.

The Exhibition of the Polish Armed Forces complemented with dynamic presentations have become an indispensable element of the MSPO Exhibition. This year’s edition is prepared by the Inspectorate of Support for the Armed Forces in conjunction with the Land Forces and Military Police.

For a number of years the MSPO Exhibition has been organised under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Treasury, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education as well as the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland. Following the previous years’ example the 2012 MSPO edition will also encompass the meeting of the deputy ministers representing the Ministries of National Defence, Economy, Treasury with Polish defence industry sector representatives. The best products put on display at the MSPO will be granted with the annual Award of the RP President as well as with the Defender Awards and Special Commendations of particular Ministries.

The Defence Exhibition is of special significance for the Polish business industry. The trade fair visitors are the business sector professionals who represent Polish Army, the Police, the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Interior, Polish Government accompanied by foreign delegations. Official delegations representing 71 countries have been invited to partake in this year’s MSPO. The MSPO has been granted with the honorary patronage of the President of the Republic of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski.