World Defense Show
8 - 12 Feb 2026
Founded by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries, World Defense Show 2026 will showcase the future of defense through technological developments from around the globe. Be part of the third edition and experience a wealth of unique networking, world-class show features and dynamic demonstrations.
Show Highlights
Preview Day
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
OUR PARTNERS 2024
Saudi Arabian Military Industries
National Strategic Partner
Minstry of Defense
Main Partner
Ministry of Interior
Supporter
Saudi Arabian National Guard
Supporter
General Intelligence
Supporter
Presidency of State Security
Supporter
LATEST RESOURCES & EVENT UPDATES
- Press Release
China Unveils New 155mm Wheeled Artillery System Mirroring German RCH 155 8x8 Howitzer
In a recent unveiling that has caught the attention of military analysts and defense enthusiasts worldwide, NORINCO, a prominent Chinese defense company, has introduced a groundbreaking piece of artillery technology.
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NAVANTIA delivers the fifth corvette to the Royal Navy of Saudi Arabia
On behalf of His Royal Highness Minister of Defence Prince Khaled Bin Salman, The Chief of Staff, General Fayyad bin Hamed al Ruwaili, and the Chief of Staff of Royal Saudi Naval Forces
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Flyadeal partners with Safran to enhance fleet maintenance efficiency for the nacelles of its Airbus A320neo fleet
flyadeal, the low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of Saudia Group, signed today a long-term agreement with Safran Nacelles at the MRO Middle East in Dubai.
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Hawk T-165 Aircraft Partly Manufactured by Saudi Cadres Inaugurated under Defense Minister Patronage
The latest, advanced, Hawk T-165 jet, which was assembled and partly manufactured in the Kingdom by Saudis was inaugurated yesterday at the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh
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SAMI Strengthens Partnerships with National Entities at World Defense Show 2024
The second day of the World Defense Show 2024, held under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, witnessed SAMI, the national defense and security
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Minister of National Guard Signs Contracts and Deals at World Defense Show 2024
Saudi Minister of the National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz signed contracts and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with international and domestic companies, on the sidelines of the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024 in Riyadh.
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Defense Ministry Signs 10 Contracts with Local and Int’l Companies at World Defense Show
The Ministry of Defense today signed ten contracts with local and international companies at the World Defense Show 2024 to enhance the capabilities of armed forces branches
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SAMI Land Systems Partners with Kia to Build Military Vehicles
SAMI signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Kia Corporation at the World Defense Show 2024, held under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
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SAMI Launches Initiatives to Strengthen Saudi Defense Industry Capability at World Defence Show 2024
SAMI announced the launch of the Naval Systems Integration and Development (NSID) Center of Excellence for SAMI Navantia, a SAMI Sea Division company, marking another
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