MSPO 2026: interviews, technology and industry
MSSG reporting from the Kielce defence exhibition: interviews with manufacturers, product announcements and the practical questions behind demonstrations.
Martin Mycielski conducts the interviews. Our articles distinguish manufacturer claims, test results and confirmed deployments. Each story includes its sources and, where available, the original recording.
Our interviews
- MSPO interviews
- OMAG · Octava Defence · Ekolot
Working with Ukraine: openness and the urgency of decisions
At MSPO, OMAG and Octava Defence discussed cooperation and pace. Ekolot added a perspective from outside the Ukrainian market.
- MSPO 2026
- Propulsion · operator · testing
“Autonomous” - but which part?
At MSPO, PERAVIA and Lendurai describe two different engineering challenges. The interviews cover propulsion efficiency, onboard functions and the operator’s role.
- MSPO interviews
- Suppliers · permits · certification
Beyond the stand: suppliers, permits and certification
Four MSPO conversations show the work that remains after a defence product reaches the exhibition hall.
Announcements and industry context
- Premiered 8 September 2026
- An alternative launch method
FlyEye with X-LIFTAIR: a new launch method and a configuration question
The MSPO announcement concerns an existing aircraft’s launch method. We compare it with the product sheet and separate three different endurance figures.
- 5.5 m · modular platform
- MSPO 2026 premiere
StormRider 550 at MSPO: a smaller maritime platform, distinct from the 850
The new variant is 5.5 metres long. This year’s Defender award went to the larger StormRider 850. We separate the announcements and examine the infrastructure-protection context.
- Czosnów opened 7 September
- WITU cooperation announced at MSPO
MBDA in Poland: Czosnów support centre and WITU cooperation on CMI
Two announcements during MSPO week concern different industrial stages: support for existing programmes and development of a future counter-drone solution.
- 17 kg · reconnaissance robot
- Photo: PIAP training, 2024
PIAP Tarantula: the procurement predates the MSPO premiere
The manufacturer lists a 17 kg reconnaissance robot. We connect September’s public presentation with the earlier contract and planned first deliveries.
- Product validation
- Evidence · conditions · limits
From demonstration to decision: six questions about defence validation
Two anonymised MSSG projects show why sensor software and an interceptor need different evidence, partners and market-entry milestones.