The Defender Prize

The DEFENDER Award is the most prestigious accolade of the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO).  Since 1998, it has recognised cutting-edge solutions that drive the development of modern defence and security technologies.

Why is it worth registering your products?

• Prestige – Earn one of the most highly regarded awards in the Polish defence sector.
• Assessment by top-class experts – Submissions are judged by a distinguished Jury Panel appointed from the MSPO Programme Board, supported by top-tier experts from the Polish Armed Forces, academia, and the defence industry.
• Marketing & Promotion – Winners gain the exclusive right to use the DEFENDER title in their global marketing and promotional campaigns.

 Who can participate?

The competition is open to all exhibitors at the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO).  Each exhibitor may submit one product in accordance with the official equipment classification list.

Registration deadline

13 August 2026

Registrations must be submitted via the Targi Kielce Customer Portal.

The DEFENDER Award is a hallmark of quality and innovation—recognising the solutions that effectively address today’s global defence and security challenges.