Industry
MSPO 2017: Polish MoD Procures Night Vision Goggles and Binoculars from PCO
PCO S.A. company has concluded an agreement with the Armament Inspectorate of the Polish Ministry of Defence, covering the procurement of optoelectronic systems. The event of signing took place during this year’s edition of the MSPO defence industry exhibition.
Conclusion of the Agreement by and between the PCO S.A. company and the Armament Inspectorate of the Polish MoD took place at the command’s stage within the exhibition hall A. On behalf of the PCO S.A. company the agreement has been signed by Ryszard Kardasz, President of the Management Board, meanwhile the Armament Inspectorate of the Polish MoD was represented by the Head of the Inspectorate, Col. Dariusz Pluta. The event of signing has also been attended by Bartosz Kownacki, Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of Defence.
The agreement’s subject is defined as acquisition of the MU-3ADM night vision goggles and NPL-1M night vision binoculars, initiated by the Polish Armed Forces. The aforesaid products have been selected within the PCO’s offer of equipment dedicated for the individual soldiers.
I am really flattered by the fact that we are signing an agreement with the Armament Inspectorate, concerning the delivery of optoelectronic systems for the Polish Armed Forces, during the anniversary edition of the MSPO exhibition. Numerous innovative technologies are being created at our company, on the basis of almost 40 years of experience gathered in the domain of optoelectronics and laser technology. The said technologies greatly support the development of the Polish Defence Industry.
During the MSPO 2017 event in Kielce the PCO S.A. company has received the DEFENDER award, for its camera suite dedicated for the POPRAD SAM system. Moreover, the company has also been awarded by the Commander of the Territorial Defence branch of the Polish Armed Forces for developing the DCM-1 SZAFIR sight. PCO S.A. has also received a statuette commemorating the facility’s 25th Anniversary.