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MSPO 2026 defense exhibition in Poland

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The 34th International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO), held September 8–11, 2026, in Kielce, Poland, features ~~record participation with~~ over 1,200 exhibitors from 43 countries. The event emphasizes dual-use technologies, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and autonomous ~~systems, alongside the International Resilience Leaders Forum addressing hybrid warfare. Key technological~~ systems. Technological highlights include advancements in armored vehicles. Huta Stalowa Wola and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa have presented a new heavy tracked infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) ~~demonstrator designed to complement the existing Borsuk IFV.~~ demonstrator. Specifically, Huta Stalowa Wola unveiled a full-size demonstrator of the Ratel heavy IFV, ~~which is intended~~ designed to provide greater resistance to mines and artillery for operations alongside main battle tanks in high-intensity ~~environments. In the unmanned systems sector, Grupa WB unveiled~~ environments, complementing the ~~Gladius 2, a flying-wing strike drone~~ lighter, amphibious Borsuk IFV. International participation is significant, with Canada serving as a ~~Polish-made turbojet engine, the FlyEye drone with the X-Lifter module,~~ Lead Nation. Defense services provider Calian is showcasing capabilities in strategic training, wargaming, and ~~the StormRider 550 unmanned maritime unit.~~ operational support. South Korean firms also maintain a major presence, with Hyundai Rotem presenting the K2PL tank, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) showcasing its Next-Generation Air Combat System (NACS), and Hanwha Aerospace presenting multi-layered air defense solutions. In the unmanned systems sector, Grupa WB unveiled the Gladius 2 strike drone, the FlyEye drone with the X-Lifter module, and the StormRider 550 maritime unit. Strategic partnerships include a cooperation agreement between Grupa WB and Norway’s ~~Kongsberg for unmanned maritime systems,~~ Kongsberg, and a sub-licensing agreement between the Polish Armament Agency and Hanwha for Homar-K localization. ~~Additionally, EYCORE presented Earth imagery from its EYCORE-1 satellite, confirming its SAR technology's functionality. Policy discussions involve~~ Despite the ~~potential reform of~~ exhibition's scale, two security incidents were reported. On September 8, a Ukrainian citizen was detained after security found a pistol magazine loaded with live ammunition. On September 9, a liquid containing butyric acid was spilled in a hall near Israeli exhibits; authorities stated the ~~Armament Agency into ‘Agencja Uzbrojenia 2.0’ and plans~~ substance posed no immediate threat to ~~integrate drone training into military preparation classes for the 2026-2027 school year.~~ life or health.

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