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Further PIORUN Systems for the Polish Armed Forces

One of the key events on the final day of MSPO was the signing of Executive Agreement No. 1 by the Armament Agency and MESKO S.A., under the framework agreement concluded on 24 August 2026. The contract covers the delivery of another batch of PIORUN man-portable air-defence missile systems.

The agreement provides for several thousand missiles and launch mechanisms, as well as training and logistics packages. The order is being placed under the joint procurement procedure of the SAFE instrument.

PIORUN is one of the best-known products of the Polish defence industry. The system is designed to engage low-flying aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, and forms the lowest layer of the Polish Armed Forces’ short-range air-defence system.

PGZ and ICEYE – Cooperation on Satellite Communications

The second document signed at MSPO on 11 September was a letter of intent between the Polish Armaments Group and ICEYE. The cooperation will focus on developing a concept for a military satellite communications system (MILSATCOM) and building sovereign capabilities in this area in Poland.

The project is to draw on experience gained through the MikroSAR programme. Planned activities include the creation of a space segment based on a distributed architecture and the development of domestic ground infrastructure and industrial capabilities that enable the system to be developed and maintained in Poland. The project is planned for 2026–2030.

ICEYE will contribute its expertise in the design and construction of satellite systems, while PGZ will be responsible for organising the domestic industrial base and developing production and operational capabilities. The partners also envisage the possibility of involving other Polish space and defence-sector entities in the project.

The Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle Has a Name – “Niedźwiedź”

The final day of MSPO also brought a decision concerning one of the most talked-about premieres at this year’s Exhibition. During his visit to the trade show, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the new heavy infantry fighting vehicle developed by Huta Stalowa Wola will be named “Niedźwiedź”.

A full-scale demonstrator of the vehicle was unveiled to the public for the first time on 8 September, during the opening of MSPO 2026. A year earlier, visitors to Kielce had been able to see only a 1:4 scale model of the design.

Agreements Signed Through to the Final Day of MSPO

Friday’s signings brought to a close four intensive days of the Polish Armaments Group’s presence at MSPO 2026. From the first to the final day of the trade show, PGZ stands hosted the signing of contracts, agreements and letters of intent covering, among other areas, defence equipment, air defence, aviation, unmanned systems, satellite technologies, ammunition, as well as the transfer of expertise and the development of production capabilities in Poland.

The finale of this year’s Exhibition provided a fitting summary of MSPO’s business and technological character – from the unveiling of “Niedźwiedź” on the first day to the contract for further PIORUN systems and plans to develop Poland’s satellite capabilities as the event drew to a close.

(MBrz)