International Defense Industry Exhibition
August 31 - September 3, 2009
Kielce, Poland
U.S. Secretary of Defense has approved DoD Participation
• Opportunity to “show-case” the U.S. in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Hundreds of exhibitors; over 10,000 visitors.
• Industry and government partnering in an international forum.
• U.S. Army presents the latest in warfighting capabilities.
Why Poland in 2009? Because Poland:
• Is a key NATO ally and strategic U.S. partner.
• Continues significant contributions to NATO’s Afghanistan mission.
• Equipped its Air Force with $3.8B of Block 52 F-16C/Ds and C-130s.
• Indicates economic and social stability.
• Maintains almost 2.0% annual GDP defense spending.
• Provides opportunities into Central and Eastern Europe and the EU.
• Has nearly 40 million citizens including a highly educated and skilled work force.
• Is an experienced and willing defense industry partner.