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DEFENDER Awards  awarded for special achievements in the field of defence, both for companies and institutions. This year, awards were given to innovative vehicles, loitering munitions systems, passive location systems, and other modern solutions that support security.  The award is bestowed upon the resolution of the MSPO Program Board chaired by Paweł Bejda, Secretary of State in the Ministry of National Defence. This year's awards were presented by the Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, who was present at the gala ceremony. The Minister's of National Defence's Distinction was also a part of the function.  

TOP DESIGN 2024 - awards for expo stand arrangement  were also presented. Not only aesthetics but also functionality were recognised.

The ceremony also witnessed companies celebrating their anniversaries, honouring these firms with special awards. Distinctions from key military institutions such as the Armed Forces Support Inspectorate, the Territorial Defence Forces Command and the General Command of the Armed Forces Branches were also handed.

DEFENDER 2024 Awards

1. Huta Stalowa Wola [Stalowa Wola Steelworks] SA for the tactical multi-purpose 4x4 vehicle WARAN
2. The consortium of FlyFocus LLC, Metalexport-S LLC (leader), Air Force Institute of Technology, Jakusz LLC for the Striker loitering munition system
3. Scientific-industrial consortium composed of: Polish Naval Academy, PIT-RADWAR, Military University of Technology, TARNÓW Mechanical Plant SA – for the 35 mm OSU-35K Ship Weapon System.
4. PIT-RADWAR (leader), AM Technologies, Warsaw University of Technology– for the Passive Location System (SPL).
5. Military Institute of Armoured and Automotive Technology (leader), CHEMA DS LLC, MISTA– for the configurable autonomous multi-purpose "KUNA" platform.
6. GISS for the SatPack COBALT satellite terminals
7. The consortium of Military University of Technology, Institute of Optoelectronics, TELDAT, NASK National Research Institute – for the Quantum optical cryptography modular system
8. DEMARKO SA for the ST 775-24W.H-PA low-bed semi-trailer.
9. The consortium of Autocomp Management LLC, Military Institute of Armament Technology for the network-centric command module of a comprehensive training simulator for units equipped with the Rosomak APC
10. AREX LLC Automation and Measuring Devices Plant LLC / WB GROUP for the ZMU-05 remote weapon module

TOP DESIG 2024 -  Accolades for exhibition stands arrangement

1. Griffin Group S.A. Defence
2. Hanwha Aerospace
3. HYUNDAI ROTEM COMPANY
4. WB GROUP
5. Polish Armaments Group SA. For a spectacular collective presentation prepared with panache and professionalism

TOP DESIG 2024 -  Distinctions for exhibition stands arrangement

1. NAUDI National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries
2. RTX Corporation
3. Team Defence Australia
4. SARSILMAZ SİLAH SANAYI A.Ş
5. UMO

JUBILEES

1. Polish Space Agency – 10th anniversary.
2. Direct Action – 10th anniversary.
3. KRYPTON POLAND – 20th anniversary.
4. Association of Suppliers for Uniformed Services – 20th anniversary.
5. MACTRONIC– 35th anniversary and 25th time at MSPO.
6. ASTUTE – 35th anniversary.
7. UNITRONEX – 50th anniversary.
8. PIT RADWAR – 90th anniversary.
9. MESKO – 100th anniversary.

SPECIAL AWARDS

1. BC Arms LLC – for the WARRIOR line.
2. Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Aviation for the ILR rocket - 33 Bursztyn 2K

The Award of the Territorial Defence Forces

1. PEX-POOL PLUS UNITS – for the SOWA detection and alarm observation system (distinction).
2. AUTO PODLASIE– for the ALAKRAN self-propelled mortar system (award).

The Distinction Operational Command of Branches of Armed Forces

1. Warsaw University of Technology– for the mobile radiolocation laboratory-passive radar (reconnaissance).
2. Military Institute of Engineering Technology– for a universal anti-tank fragmentation grenade (operations support).
3. Autobox Innovations– for a high-mobility truck-passenger carrier AH 20.44 (operation security).
4. AP-FLYER– for MADDOS MDP, mobile drone defence (troop survival and protection).
5. Vocational Development Institute Krakow– for multifunctional automatic network devices of the PAX series (command support).

General Commanded of Branches of Armed Forces Distinction

1. Inspectorate of Land Forces– for the best presentation - best exp stand.
2. Armed Forces Epidemic Response Centre– for professional and immediate surgical assistance during MSPO.

Award of the President of the Polish Space Agency

1. Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Aviation for the success of ILR rocket - 33 Bursztyn 2K

Award of the Head of the National Security Bureau:

1. The consortium of AMZ-KUTNO SA, Military Institute of Communications, Military Institute of Chemistry and Radiometry, Military Institute of Armament Technology – for the LOTR light armoured reconnaissance carrier.

Special Award of the Minister of Development and Technology – Best Polish Arms Exporter:

1. Jakusz – for export achievements.

President of Targi Kielce Award

1. WB Electronics– for the EyeQ Tactical Battlefield Reconnaissance System.

The Minister's of National Defence's Distinction was also a part of the function. Minister's of National Defence's Distinction is presented to:  

1. Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Aviation for the ILR rocket - 33 Bursztyn 2K

the Republic of Poland President's Award, 

1. RADMOR SA / Grupa WB for the PERAD 5010 broadband personal radio station

(MBrz)