AUSTRALIA WITH A STRONG REPRESENTATION AT THE INTERNATIONAL DEFENCE INDUSTRY EXHIBITION IN KIELCE

This MSPO is a breakthrough event for Australia owing to the number of Australian
companies which take part in the trade show

Australian innovative and technologically advanced defence industry is increasingly interested in Polish market. This interest includes both a commercial perspective and ​​technological cooperation possibilities.  

The three companies put their products on display. Thales Australia show its multi-purpose armoured vehicle Hawkei.  Cablex is a globally recognised manufacturer of cable bundles, avionics and consoles for defence and aviation industry.  The company was awarded the Best Supplier Award 2016 from Airbus Helicopters.  Third exhibitor – Trakka presents its headlights and vision systems for helicopters. These are used by security forces, border and coastal guards around the world.

The other Australian companies visit Targi Kielce in order to understand the Polish market better and to establish cooperation.  This list comprises:  Cgear - CGear Tactical Helimat manufacturer, mats are used in military and civilian helicopters, especially in difficult conditions  operations;  EOS Defense Systems - a leader in the development and production of automated, and remotely controlled  fire control systems; Ferra - the manufacturer of helicopter, defence and guided-missile systems component; Mincham Aviation, a company which specialises in composite materials production and repairs.

"We very pleased that the Australian defence industry is well represented at this extremely important event. Our companies focus on innovations and cutting-edge technologies.  I am convinced that there is an extensive area for cooperation between Polish and Australian companies ", said Paul Wojciechowski, Australian Ambassador to Poland, Czech Republic and Lithuania.

Ambassador Wojciechowski visits the exhibition and heads the official Australian delegation. The International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO has been formally opened today by Polish Minister of National Defence Antoni Macierewicz

(UK)