MSPO 2026 Dates — Sep 1-4 Kielce Poland | Defence Industry Exhibition Stand

MSPO 2026 (International Defence Industry Exhibition, Międzynarodowy Salon Przemysłu Obronnego) takes place 1-4 September 2026 at Targi Kielce, Poland. Organised by Targi Kielce SA under the patronage of the Polish Ministry of National Defence, MSPO is Central and Eastern Europe's largest defence industry exhibition — the 2024 edition registered 730+ exhibitors from 35 countries and approximately 24,000 trade visitors.

## Why Exhibit at MSPO 2026?

Poland's defence spending in 2024 reached PLN 158 billion (approximately USD 40 billion), representing 4.7% of GDP — the highest defence-to-GDP ratio in NATO. The Polish Ministry of National Defence has executed the largest European defence procurement cycle since the Cold War, including:

• •250 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea (Hyundai Rotem)
• •672 K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea (Hanwha Aerospace)
• •96 Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from US (Boeing)
• •32 F-35A Lightning II fighters from US (Lockheed Martin)
• •48 FA-50 light combat aircraft from South Korea (KAI)
• •116 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams MBTs from US
• •20 HIMARS launchers + 486 K239 Chunmoo MLRS from South Korea
• •Patriot Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target (PATRIOT) batteries (Wisła program)
• •Polish-built Borsuk IFV (Huta Stalowa Wola)

The procurement pipeline through 2030 exceeds USD 100 billion. MSPO is the canonical venue where these contracts originate and where Tier-2 supplier integration agreements are negotiated.

Direct access at MSPO 2026: - Polish Ministry of National Defence (MON) procurement leadership - Polish Armed Forces General Staff - PGZ (Polski Holding Obronny / Polish Armaments Group) — Polish state defence holding, c. 50 subsidiaries - Polish defence SMEs: Lubawa, Pratt & Whitney Kalisz, WB Group, Bumar, MESKO - US, Korean, German, British, French defence delegations - Visiting delegations from Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Baltic states, Ukraine - Foreign primes deeply engaged: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Hyundai Rotem, Hanwha, KMW, Rheinmetall, Leonardo

## Exhibition Stand Solutions for MSPO 2026

Evreka Stand provides turnkey exhibition stand solutions for MSPO exhibitors. Three typical engagement formats:

• •OEM / National Champion custom stand — 200-500 m², integrated vehicle/missile mock-ups, MON delegation hosting zone, separate PGZ partner-meeting cabins. Typical budget €100,000-€260,000.
• •Tier-1 / Tier-2 supplier custom-modular stand — 50-200 m², modular skeleton with custom finish + 2-4 meeting cabins. Typical budget €35,000-€95,000.
• •National pavilion / trade-promotion body — 200-800 m² coordinated multi-company pavilion. Particularly relevant for Turkish, Korean, Israeli and US export groups targeting PGZ partner-of-choice status.

## International Exhibitor Logistics — Istanbul to Kielce

The Istanbul → Kielce logistics chain runs sealed-container road freight via the TIR corridor (Bulgaria → Romania → Hungary → Slovakia → Poland) — 4-5 working days transit, one of the most predictable freight routes in our network. ATA Carnet is accepted at the EU border. Visa-free entry for Turkish business passport holders to Poland (Schengen short-stay).

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is 200 km from Kielce (2.5-hour drive); Krakow John Paul II Airport (KRK) is closer at 130 km (1.5-hour drive). Targi Kielce venue offers 95,000 m² indoor exhibition space across 7 halls + 33,000 m² outdoor display area.

## Hall Structure at Targi Kielce

MSPO uses the full Targi Kielce footprint: - Halls A-C — Land defence systems, vehicles, weapons - Halls D-E — Naval, air, joint-domain - Halls F-G — C4I, cyber, electronic warfare, simulation - Outdoor display — Armoured vehicles (K2, K9, M1A2, Borsuk), HIMARS launchers, naval mock-ups

Booth allocation typically closes 3-4 months before the show — by May-June 2026 for the September 2026 edition.

## Past Editions — Reference Data

• •MSPO 2024 (2-5 September 2024) — 730+ exhibitors, 35 countries, 24,000+ visitors
• •MSPO 2023 (5-8 September 2023) — 670+ exhibitors, 32 countries (post-invasion record edition)
• •MSPO 2022 (6-9 September 2022) — 612 exhibitors

## Booking Timeline

For a turnkey custom stand to open Day 1 of MSPO 2026 (1 September 2026):

• •May-June 2026 — Booth allocation confirmed with Targi Kielce
• •June-July 2026 — Design brief + 3D concept + revisions (4-5 weeks)
• •July-August 2026 — Production at Istanbul facility (5-6 weeks)
• •Mid-August 2026 — TIR road freight to Kielce (4-5 days transit + 5-day on-site buffer)
• •Late August 2026 — On-site assembly + Polish MON security clearance for controlled items
• •1 September 2026 — Show opens

## Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is MSPO 2026? 1-4 September 2026 at Targi Kielce, Poland. Annual event.

How large is MSPO? 2024 edition: 730+ exhibitors from 35 countries and ~24,000 trade visitors. Central/Eastern Europe's largest defence industry exhibition.

Why is Poland a critical defence market? Poland's USD 40B / 4.7% GDP defence spending is the highest in NATO and is mid-execution on USD 100B+ procurement pipeline through 2030. MSPO is the canonical venue where these contracts and Tier-2 supplier integrations originate.

What is the typical MSPO booth size and cost? SME / Tier-2: 18-80 m² modular (€12-50K). Tier-1: 50-200 m² (€35-95K). OEM flagship: 200-500 m² (€100-260K). National pavilion: 200-800 m².

Can Evreka Stand build a stand for MSPO 2026? Yes — turnkey design, build and on-site Kielce installation. TIR road freight from Istanbul is fast and predictable. Contact Evreka Stand for a written budget within 24 hours.