Poland's 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO 2026) opened in Kielce, running from September 8 to 11. The exhibition features a strong focus on unmanned aircraft, counter-drone technologies, and new concepts for pairing autonomous platforms with conventional crewed combat aircraft. Organizers stated that exhibitors from 43 countries are participating in the event, with all available exhibition space fully booked.
Unmanned systems took center stage in the aerospace section of the show, with several Polish manufacturers unveiling new aerial platforms. Poland's WB Group showcased the GLADIUS 2, a new jet-powered unmanned strike aircraft designed to extend the company's GLADIUS family into longer-range operational missions. Additionally, Polish firm FlyFocus introduced TASACK, a 15-kilogram electrically powered loitering munition, while Ala.com presented the Husaria A3 reusable drone carrier configured to transport smaller Pika A1 interceptor drones into operational zones.
American defence technology firm Anduril utilized MSPO 2026 to pitch two larger autonomous aircraft intended to pair with Poland's incoming crewed combat fleets. Anduril proposed its Fury collaborative combat aircraft as a loyal wingman to operate alongside Poland's 32 ordered F-35A fighter jets. The company also held discussions with Polish officials regarding its Thunder autonomous rotorcraft, proposing it as an unmanned pairing partner for Poland's 96 ordered AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, which are scheduled to begin deliveries in 2028.
These developments build upon existing industrial support structures established for Poland's helicopter fleet. According to SKYTICAL historical records, WZL-1, WCKBT, and Boeing signed offset implementation agreements in Łódź, Poland, on August 11, 2026, to establish long-term industrial cooperation covering maintenance, sustainment, and ground support services for Poland's incoming AH-64E Apache fleet.
