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Poland: 16 Israel defense firms at MSPO

Israel defense manufacturers present remarkable, wide array of advanced technological capabilities embedded in battle-proven systems

The Ministry of Defense was proud to exhibit 16 Israel defense firms at MSPO, the defense exhibition that opened (15.08.06) in Kielce, Poland. The Israel defense manufacturers presented a remarkable and wide array of advanced technological capabilities embedded in battle-proven systems.

 

The national pavilion was organized by SIBAT, the Israel Ministry of Defense department responsible for international defense cooperation and export. IDF Maj. Gen. (ret.) Yossi Ben Hanan, Director of SIBAT provided a short speech at the opening ceremony that took place in the presence of the Polish Prime Minister, the Minister of National Defense, the Israel Ambassador to Poland David Peleg and other dignitaries.

 

"Although the purpose of this Defense Exhibition is to present military equipment and weapon systems produced by different countries and industries, we truly wish and hope that all this arsenal will be used for deterrence only and for peacekeeping missions all over the world," said Ben Hanan.

 

Ben Hanan added: "This exhibition and the adjunct seminars provide us with ample opportunities for meetings and the exchange of opinions between experts and colleagues, not only on technologies and military matters but also on the aspiration of the international community for securing peace, stability and prosperity based on solid defence capabilities."

 

'Deeply impressed by Israel Pavilion' 

Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Jaroslaw Kaczynski took part in the inauguration ceremony of the Israeli National Pavilion and toured the impressive displays with his entourage. They inspected advanced intelligence and C4I systems that have proven their worth during the recent war against Hezbullah terrorism in Lebanon.

 

"I am deeply impressed by the originality and strength displayed in the Israel Pavilion," said Kaczynski. "I hope that cooperation between Poland and Israel will continue to develop in various areas."

 

Among the Israel defence companies exhibiting at MSPO were Aeronautics, Bet El Industries, Controp, CI Systems, Elbit Systems, Elisra Group, Hidro Noa, IAI, IMI, Motorola, Soltam, Rafael, Tamor and Verint. These Israeli defense firms presented advanced solutions and systems to be used in various anti-terror scenarios for homeland security, coastal and border protection, as well as for rescue and evacuation missions.

 

Also present at MSPO, were active protection systems developed by IMI, Israel Military Industries and Rafael, promising to be the next generation in AFV protection. Skylark, Elbit Systems' mini UAV is participating in the Defender competition, sponsored by the Polish Minister of Science and Higher Education. The award is granted to exhibitors presenting the best equipment for Armed Forces and Police for products distinguished by their originality and innovative technology. Competition results will be made public by the end of the show.

 

Reprinted with permission of The Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute

 


פרסום ראשון: 09.07.06, 12:54
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