MSPO 2024, Kielce, Poland
The Korean Hyundai Rotem company displayed the K2EX main battle tank at MSPO. This is a more advanced variant, equipped with the Trophy active protection system. Another tank version also appeared at MSPO, fitted with a soft kill countermeasure system utilizing warning sensors and directional smoke dispensers. Rak mortar with new M69 turret system mounted on the Borsuk chassis
HSW presented a model of the RAK mortar mounted on a Borsuk armored vehicle platform. This new configuration uses the modernized M69 turret with a lower profile. Until now, the RAK was mounted on a wheeled APC. With a tracked chassis, the Borsuk platform matches the needs of the Polish army’s armored and mechanized divisions.
New Attack Drones from WB Group, Poland
The Polish WB Group unveiled several new loitering weapons and One-Way Attack (OWA) drones. The largest OWA developed in Poland is Warmate 50, capable of striking at distances over 1000 km. Another loitering weapon on display was the Warmate Z, equipped with an anti-tank warhead. Additionally, the tube-launched Warmate TL/R was displayed in two variants: reconnaissance and attack, mounted on the Lewiatan, a 6×6 unmanned wheeled platform. (read more)
PIAP Showcases a Casualty Evacuation Robot at MSPO
The Polish company PIAP displayed its IBIS robot in the transport and medical evacuation version at the MSPO 2024 expo. The 6-wheeled mobile platform uses adaptive suspension for offroad mobility. In place of the manipulator, the vehicle in this version carries a basket with a stretcher mount.
Egyptian International Airshow 2024, Al Alamain, Egypt
Egypt’s International Airshow is taking place at the new Al Alamein International Airport this week. The airshow highlights the country’s massive investments in aerospace and defense acquisitions, focusing on aircraft, missiles, UAS, and electronics. The event attracted impressive participation from China, Turkey, South Korea, the UAE, the USA and Europe. Chinese companies displayed the J-10 Bayi aerobatic team and Y-20 transport aircraft in flight. Chinese and South Korean fighter aircraft manufacturers, Turkish Aerospace Hurjet, Italian Leonardo group, and Czech Aerovoochody Aerospace, manufacturers of trainers, are seeking opportunities to sell trainer aircraft in Egypt and other African countries.
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