DIRICKX Systems is an official event partner and will be exhibiting at Defence Leaders Combat Engineer & Logistics (CEL) 2026, taking place from 10–12 February 2026 at EXPO Krakow, Poland.
CEL provides an important forum for combat engineering and logistics communities to share operational insight, technical progress and future requirements. DIRICKX Systems looks forward to engaging with partners and attendees throughout the event.
Visitors are invited to meet the team on Stand A22, to learn more about our work in expeditionary and passive protection solutions.
DIRICKX Systems will be presenting the latest innovation in Force Protection Engineering, including some exciting new product developments that are being finalised ahead of release.
As part of the Day 1 conference programme, DIRICKX Systems’ Engineering Design Director, Mike Pickup Eur Ing MSc CEng RSES, will deliver a presentation exploring how passive protection systems must evolve to meet emerging operational threats.
Mike brings decades of experience as a former Major in the British Army Royal Engineers, combining frontline military insight with engineering leadership to drive innovation in protective systems.
Force Protection for Today’s Battlefield
11:25 | Day 1 | Tuesday 10 February 2026
Plenary Theatre