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MSPO 2016: WB demos 'digital backbone' (video)
Polish communications specialists WB Electronics showcased some of its latest military technologies at this year's MSPO exhibition held in Kielce, Poland. One of those products …
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MSPO 2016: Warsaw provides clarity on Wisla, sort of
After a week of mixed messages from the Polish government about its purchase of a new air-and-missile defence system, Warsaw has reiterated its intention to …
Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: T-72/PT-91 upgrades proposed (video)
Polish industry has put forward proposals that would see the army’s ageing T-72 and PT-91 ‘Twardy’ main battle tanks modernised with new weapons and equipment. …
Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: Universal vehicle prototype advances
Polish vehicle specialists OBRUM displayed its Universal Modular Tracked Platform (UMTP) prototype configured with a 30mm turret and Spike LR anti-tank missiles at this year’s MSPO …
Defence Notes
MSPO 2016: Show round up (video)
This year’s MSPO exhibition held in Kielce, Poland, promised to give greater insight into the Polish government’s future defence plans and how they wish to …
Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Poland studies induction rockets
With Poland looking at laser guided weapon technology through state-owned munitions manufacturer Mesko, Thales is hoping to steal a march on other potential international partners. …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: New missile touted for SA-8
9th September 2016
Polish defence company WZU and Diehl BGT Defence are working together to integrate the latter’s IRIS-T surface-to-air missile on an upgraded version of the 9K33 …
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Digital Battlespace
MSPO 2016: Radmor radio roll out (video)
9th September 2016
Polish communications company Radmor displayed a new family of software defined radios at this year's MSPO exhibition in Kielce, Poland. Known as Comp@n, the encrypted …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MSPO 2016: Two-wheeled UGV concept on show (video)
8th September 2016
Fresh from winning an innovation award with the Polish Armed Forces, a pair of entrepreneurs are showing off their two-wheeled UGV concept for the first …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Mesko seeking laser guided rockets
8th September 2016
One of the key Polish military procurement trends in the past decade has been the continued transition towards NATO standard equipment. As part of this …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: Soviet equipment gets Arex treatment (video)
8th September 2016
While Poland might be on somewhat of a shopping spree for brand-new equipment, it's easy to forget that the country also wants to modernise much …
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Training
MSPO 2016: Polish M-346 delivery imminent
8th September 2016
The first Leonardo M-346 jet trainer aircraft is wrapping up development and is expected to be delivered to the Polish Air Force in November, according …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Israeli missiles for Polish helos (video)
8th September 2016
Helicopter manufacturer PZL Świdnik, teaming with Israeli company Rafael, wants to increase the firepower of Polish Land Forces W-3PL Głuszec gunship with the integration of Spike …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: MEADS back in running for Wisla
8th September 2016
The door has seemingly swung wide open for MEADS International as the Polish government makes it clear it is prepared to play hard ball to …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Caracal renegotiation lingers on
7th September 2016
Airbus Helicopters believes it is near the end of a ‘long and challenging’ renegotiation with the Polish government that will see the H225M Caracal assembled …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: Poland's Leopard upgrade breaks cover
7th September 2016
The first prototype Leopard 2PL main battle tank, an upgrade of the Polish Army’s legacy 2A4 variant, is on display at this year’s MSPO exhibition …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: Rheinmetall returns for Pegasus (video)
7th September 2016
German manufacturer Rheinmetall is displaying its armoured multipurpose vehicle (AMPV) at MSPO in Kielce this year, as it sets its sight on a potential Polish …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MSPO 2016: New Polish UAS on display (video)
7th September 2016
While Poland’s future military requirements are still uncertain pending the release of a new defence review, one thing that is almost for certain is the …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Chile selects S-70i Black Hawk
7th September 2016
Chile has become the sixth customer for the Polish-built S-70i Black Hawk, selecting the helicopter for a six aircraft order, manufacturer Sikorsky has revealed. The …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Russian Helicopters grows East European business
6th September 2016
Despite the unfavourable political environment in recent years, Russian Helicopters is about to start reaping the fruits from its persistent effort to set up a …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Polish attack helicopter contenders (video)
6th September 2016
Poland has a requirement for a new attack helicopter to replace its ageing Mi-24 Hind fleet. The Kruk (Raven) programme could see as many as …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: New SkyCeptor offered to Poland
6th September 2016
Raytheon has unveiled the SkyCeptor interceptor at the MSPO exhibition in Kielce and plans to include the hit-to-kill missile in its offering to Poland as …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2016: Bell plans advance on Kielce
2nd September 2016
Polish defence officials are understood to be planning to outline their defence modernisation priorities to industry on 7 September at MSPO in Kielce. With uncertainty …
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Defence Notes
MSPO 2016: Israeli companies target Polish market
1st September 2016
Poland’s ambitious programme to modernise its armed forces is one of the biggest in Europe, and with billions of dollars likely to be spent over …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: NATO member receives Russian vehicles
31st August 2016
Slovakia has received a batch of Russian-made Tigr 4x4 armoured vehicles, according to the head of Russian’s Military Industrial Company (VGZ). Speaking to TASS news …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: Samson Mk IIs for Lithuanian Boxers
31st August 2016
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will supply its Samson Mk II Remote Weapon Station (RWS) for the Boxer vehicles being delivered to the Lithuanian armed forces …
MSPO 2016 Show News
Shephard Media reports from MSPO, Europe's third-largest military exhibition. The trade show is held in Targi Kielce from 6 to 9 September 2016 and showcases a range of military equipment and cutting-edge technologies.
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If you are attending, don't forget to visit us at Booth B113 for copies of our magazines and handbooks.
To get in touch with the news team:
Tony Skinner: tony.s@shephardmedia.com and @TonyMSkinner
Grant Turnbull: grant.t@shephardmedia.com and @grantturnbull_
