Europe increases its military capabilities resulting in the 33rd MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition growing stronger.
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Press Release, Kielce, 26 May 2025: In the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising defence spending in Europe, the 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) has further advanced to be one of the key industry events in this part of the world. From 02 to 05 September 2025, Targi Kielce will again become the presentation platform for modern military technologies, international expert meetings, and the signing of strategic agreements and arms contracts.
2025 MSPO facts and figures: Although the event commences in three months, over 400 companies from 31 countries have already confirmed their participation. They will use nearly 30,000 m² of exhibition space; the exhibition is housed in eight expo halls and outdoor exhibition grounds.
This year’s expo has been granted the President of the Republic of Poland’s honorary patronage. The Polish Armaments Group continues to be the event’s strategic partner. The Ministry of National Defence, the Armaments Agency, and other military institutions support the event. Numerous foreign delegations have already announced their participation.
Europe increases military spending – MSPO in the spotlight: At a time of growing threats and ongoing destabilisation in Eastern Europe, NATO countries, including Poland, are significantly increasing their defence budgets.
“We witness the decade of intensive rearmament; MSPO fits perfectly into this trend. Our country is now allocating record funds – over 4% of GDP to develop its armed forces. This attracts the attention of producers, decision-makers and experts from all over the world,” says Doctor Andrzej Mochoń, President of the Management Board of Targi Kielce.
The exhibition is not only a place to present technological innovations but also a platform for strategic dialogue that reflects the current needs of allied armies.
Modern Armed Forces Exhibition under the NATO banner: The 26th Armed Forces Exhibition will be held as part of MSPO 2025. The leitmotif is ‘Modern Armed Forces Create a Strong and Secure Future’. The exhibition, coordinated by the Inspectorate of Support for the Armed Forces and prepared with over a thousand Polish Army soldiers, offers the opportunity to present the operational potential, weapon systems, and modernisation achievements of the Polish army, which is part of NATO structures.
The MSPO 2025 agenda also includes conferences, industry seminars and a visit of military attachés accredited in Poland.
Contracts, agreements and accolades: An essential element of MSPO – the best products and innovations in defence gain accolades granted by, inter alia
- Award of the President of the Republic of Poland (the highest distinction of MSPO),
- the Special Distinction of the Minister of National Defence
- the Defender Award,
- and numerous distinctions awarded by the Chief Commanders of the Armed Forces.
Following many-year tradition, important arms contracts and agreements are also expected to be concluded at the expo. Continued cooperation between the Polish industry and foreign partners also marks the expo.
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