L3HARRIS

MELBOURNE, Fla., April 7, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a $150 million contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to sustain and modernize critical ground systems, which enable faster decision-making, earlier threat warning and sustained space superiority. The contract is part of the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) program.

“MOSSAIC underscores the confidence Space Force places in our ability to deliver advanced capabilities that strengthen space domain awareness,” said Jeff Hanke, President, Space Systems, Space & Mission Systems, L3Harris. “We are leveraging decades of ground systems experience and rapid innovation to give warfighters earlier threat detection, faster response and the assurance needed to prevail in a contested domain.”

The MOSSAIC program is entering its seventh year of a decade-long effort to deliver reliable, high-availability surveillance data to military, civil and commercial stakeholders, ensuring commanders have timely, accurate insight to protect critical space assets and maintain freedom of action in space.

L3Harris has provided differentiated space domain awareness technologies, research and mission-critical services in support of national defense and security for than more 30 years.

LOCKHEED MARTIN

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) welcomes the Government of Peru's announcement to purchase 12 new F-16 Block 70 aircraft to modernize the nation's fighter fleet and strengthen its national defense capabilities.

The F-16 will provide Peru with a proven, highly capable and interoperable multirole fighter aircraft that enhances air sovereignty, supports regional security and enables long-term operational readiness. The Block 70 is the newest and most capable F-16 ever built with the longest service life, lowest lifecycle cost, and strongest global support base of any fighter in production today. It features advanced technology, radar, and weapons systems that give pilots better awareness and greater protection to achieve their mission and return home safe.

"Peru's choice of the F-16 underscores the aircraft's unmatched operational performance and combat record, as well as its ability to meet the most pressing defense requirements," said Mike Shoemaker, Vice President of Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin. "We are proud that the most advanced F-16 ever produced will help protect Peru's national sovereignty while strengthening the enduring partnership between our nations."

The acquisition marks a major step in the Peruvian Air Force's fighter fleet transformation, reinforces a longstanding strategic partnership with the United States, and enables industrial collaboration opportunities.

"Cooperation between U.S. and allied defense industrial bases has always been a shared source of security and economic benefit," added Shoemaker. "These ties will continue to strengthen with Peru through the F-16 Block 70 program, fostering economic growth for all partners."

With the selection of the F-16, Peru joins 29 other nations and a global fleet of more than 2,800 F-16s operating today. Peru's fleet of F-16s will be produced at Lockheed Martin's facility in Greenville, South Carolina.

Saudi Arabia is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing defense markets, with a national commitment to 50% military industry localization by 2030 under Vision 2030.

Exhibiting at World Defense Show 2028 puts your business at the center of that transformation - in front of the government entities, procurement authorities and industry leaders shaping it.

WDS is built across five domains - air, land, sea, space, and security - giving exhibitors direct access to the full spectrum of defense capabilities and partnership opportunities.

At the 2026 edition we welcomed:

• 1486 exhibitors from 89 countries

• 513 official delegations from 121 countries, with 169 Ministers and Chief of Staff

• Over 272,000 sqm of exhibition space was used to showcase defense capability

Join us at the World Defense Show 2028 and be part of the future of defense.

Every two years, Riyadh brings the global defense industry together.

World Defense Show is Saudi Arabia's international defense platform - founded by the General Authority for Military Industries. It brings together governments, military leadership, and industry across every domain - air, land, sea, space, and security - as the Kingdom drives one of the most ambitious defense transformation programs in the world.

Saudi Arabia has committed to 50% military industry localization by 2030. World Defense Show is where that ambition connects with capability, investment and partnership.

In 2026, WDS brought together:

• 1,486 exhibitors from 89 countries

• 137,000 visitors across our 800,000 sqm venue

• 61 of the world’s top 100 defense companies

• SAR 33 billion in deals and announcements, alongside 67 MoUs and 13 agreements

The next edition will take place 16–20 January 2028 in Riyadh.

LOCKHEED MARTIN

GREENVILLE, S.C., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) welcomes the Government of Peru's announcement to purchase 12 new F-16 Block 70 aircraft to modernize the nation's fighter fleet and strengthen its national defense capabilities.

The F-16 will provide Peru with a proven, highly capable and interoperable multirole fighter aircraft that enhances air sovereignty, supports regional security and enables long-term operational readiness. The Block 70 is the newest and most capable F-16 ever built with the longest service life, lowest lifecycle cost, and strongest global support base of any fighter in production today. It features advanced technology, radar, and weapons systems that give pilots better awareness and greater protection to achieve their mission and return home safe.

"Peru's choice of the F-16 underscores the aircraft's unmatched operational performance and combat record, as well as its ability to meet the most pressing defense requirements," said Mike Shoemaker, Vice President of Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin. "We are proud that the most advanced F-16 ever produced will help protect Peru's national sovereignty while strengthening the enduring partnership between our nations."

The acquisition marks a major step in the Peruvian Air Force's fighter fleet transformation, reinforces a longstanding strategic partnership with the United States, and enables industrial collaboration opportunities.

"Cooperation between U.S. and allied defense industrial bases has always been a shared source of security and economic benefit," added Shoemaker. "These ties will continue to strengthen with Peru through the F-16 Block 70 program, fostering economic growth for all partners."

With the selection of the F-16, Peru joins 29 other nations and a global fleet of more than 2,800 F-16s operating today. Peru's fleet of F-16s will be produced at Lockheed Martin's facility in Greenville, South Carolina.

HANWHA

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Spanish defense company Indra Group to jointly offer armored vehicle solutions for the Chilean Army and cooperate across Latin America.

The signing ceremony took place at the FIDAE 2026 International Air and Space Fair in Santiago, Chile.

Dong Hyeon Kim, Head of Hanwha Aerospace's Land Systems Business Group, Domingo Castro Fernández, Indra's Director of Defense and Security for America, and María Dolores Carrillo Aguilera, Indra's Business Development Director of Land Systems, and The Republic of Korea's Ambassador to Chile, Hak-jae Kim, attended the ceremony.

Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly propose a combined solution for Chile's next-generation armored vehicle program. Hanwha Aerospace will supply its Tigon armored vehicle platforms, while Indra will provide Mission System Equipment (connectivity, situational awareness, and C2, among others) and serve as the regional coordination lead. Starting with Chile, the two companies aim to expand their cooperation across ground defense programs in the wider Latin American region.

The collaboration marks a step beyond conventional equipment supply, with the two companies offering a turnkey package that integrates Hanwha Aerospace’s proven Tigon platforms with Indra’s mission system technologies.

Dong Hyeon Kim, Head of Land Systems Business Group at Hanwha Aerospace, said, "Indra has defense electronics capabilities and a track record in Latin America that complement our vehicle platforms. Through this MOU, the two companies will be able to offer a more complete package to armed forces in the region."

An Indra Group spokesperson said, "This partnership creates an optimum framework for combining the core technologies and areas of excellence of both companies into a competitive, state-of-the-art product, capable of meeting high demand in the region.”

Direct access to national priorities and decision-makers.

The Meet the KSA Government Program enabled engagement with Saudi Arabia’s defense and security authorities, providing clarity on procurement, investment, and localization opportunities.

In 2026, the program welcomed 1,200+ attendees, facilitating meaningful connections between international participants and key government stakeholders.

To learn more or explore participation opportunities, please contact our team.

Where conversations shaping the future take place.

The Content Theaters delivered a curated programme of discussions across defense, innovation, and global security, bringing together voices from government, industry, and academia.

At World Defense Show 2026, the programme featured 150+ speakers across 68 sessions, engaging over 5,800 attendees in strategic dialogue across all domains.

To learn more or explore participation opportunities, please contact our team.

World Defense Show 2026 closed today following five days of unprecedented international engagement and exceptional results. The biennial exhibition, founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), held its third edition under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh, attracting record participation from the global defense community.

 At the closing media briefing, Governor of GAMI and Chairman of the World Defense Show Supervisory Committee Eng. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali outlined the show's key achievements, its strategic accomplishments, and its effective contribution to advancing Saudi Vision 2030's objectives for enabling, developing, and localizing the military and defense industries sector.

 Al-Ohali said: "The results of World Defense Show 2026 reflect the Kingdom's continued progress in building a nationally competitive global military industries sector. The agreements and partnerships we witnessed during the show reflect Saudi leadership in military industries and contribute to achieving Saudi Vision 2030 objectives."

 He announced the show's key results and achievements over five days, with record participation represented by 1,486 exhibitors from 89 countries, alongside 513 official delegations from 121 countries, attended by 137,000 visitors. During the show, 60 military and defense deals were announced with a total value of approximately SAR33 billion, reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's growing position as a global center for defense partnerships, investment, and technology transfer. The exhibition spanned 272,500 square meters, a 58% increase over the first edition, across four fully sold-out exhibition halls.

 The Chairman of the World Defense Show Supervisory Committee extended his appreciation to all government entities and local and international companies participating in the third edition of the show, emphasizing that it successfully connected industry leaders and innovators from around the world. He noted that this edition opened new pathways for global markets to engage with Saudi Arabia's defense and security industry, and that World Defense Show has established itself as a premier global platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, business development, and showcasing cutting-edge innovations and technologies.

 CEO of World Defense Show Andrew Pearcey emphasized the platform's strategic value: "World Defense Show 2026 has demonstrated the Kingdom's ability to convene the international defense community around shared priorities of integration, cooperation, and long-term capability development. This year's outcomes confirm the show's position as a platform where national ambition, industry excellence, and technological innovation converge."

 The show attracted unprecedented media attention, with more than 1,453 local, regional, and international journalists providing on-site coverage, alongside global broadcast networks and digital platforms. This level of engagement reinforces World Defense Show's status as one of the most closely followed defense events globally.

 He indicated that the show featured 355 live demonstrations and held 70 thought leadership sessions across three main theaters with 151 speakers, during which the latest defense capabilities were showcased in the domains of air, land, sea, space, and security, while highlighting the future of multi-domain defense system integration.

 Pearcey noted that participation from the global defense industry reached new heights, with all of the world's top 10 defense companies exhibiting at WDS 2026. "This level of engagement reflects growing international confidence in Saudi Arabia's military industries sector and in World Defense Show as a strategic platform for agreements, partnerships, and technology transfer."

 World Defense Show 2026 featured one of the most comprehensive operational display programs of any global defense exhibition. The show delivered 355 live demonstrations alongside more than 700 static military assets on display. The air program included 63 static aircraft and 25 aircraft performing live flight demonstrations, featuring F-15, F-16, F-35, and Typhoon aircraft. The Saudi Hawks and Korean Black Eagles delivered impressive aerial displays while dedicated zones showcased naval capabilities and unmanned systems, demonstrating operational integration and the evolution of multi-domain defense capabilities.

 World Defense Show 2026 also focused on talent development and advanced technologies through targeted initiatives including the Future Talents Program and the Saudi Supply Chain Zone, underscoring the Kingdom's commitment to human capital development, supply chain advancement, and industrial capacity building.

 With the conclusion of the 2026 edition, GAMI has commenced preparations for World Defense Show 2028, which will build on this year's achievements while further supporting Vision 2030 objectives and strengthening Saudi Arabia's central role in the global defense industry.

World Defense Show 2026, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), continued its fourth day in Riyadh, focusing on developing national talent and building the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's long-term defense capabilities, in line with localization targets and strengthening the sustainable defense industries ecosystem in the Kingdom, in pursuit of Saudi Vision 2030 targets.

 Day Four was dedicated to the Future Talent Program, held in the main theater (Hall 2), which took center stage as one of the show’s most strategic initiatives for supporting national competencies and empowering young Saudis to engage in specialized career paths within the defense industry sector.

 The program, sponsored by BAE Systems, was delivered in cooperation with a number of government entities. It brought together students, early-career professionals, and industry experts for sessions exploring the future skills required to support the Kingdom’s defense transformation. Discussions focused on aligning education outputs with industry needs, building technical capabilities for next-generation defense roles, and preparing Saudi talent to contribute to advanced domains such as cybersecurity, unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, space, and emerging technologies.

 The program opened with a strong emphasis on the priority of developing human capital and preparing national cadres capable of keeping pace with global technological changes. Senior leaders from the Ministry of Defense, GAMI, and related entities contributed to the dialogue, underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to creating structured career and development pathways for Saudi youth within the defense and security industries ecosystem.

 GAMI Governor Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali highlighted the importance of investing in national competencies, noting that developing human capabilities is the fundamental pillar for achieving the Kingdom’s targets in the defense industries sector. “Through initiatives such as the Future Talent Program, we are working to equip Saudi youth with skills, knowledge, and creativity, which strengthens the sector’s competitiveness and contributes to achieving Saudi Vision 2030 targets,” he said.

 Meanwhile, engagements continued across wider show platforms, including the Meet the KSA Government Program, held in the main theater (Hall 2), and the Saudi Supply Chain Zone theater in Hall 3. These platforms provided exhibitors and investors with direct opportunities to understand national capability priorities and explore opportunities for industrial cooperation and future partnerships, supporting the integration of talent development, industry and investment pathways.

 World Defense Show Chief Executive Officer Andrew Pearcey explained that Day Four embodies the essence of the Kingdom’s military industries directions, affirming that the Future Talent Program reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to preparing a generation capable of keeping pace with global defense transformations and building long-term capabilities that enhance the readiness of national defense industries.

 World Defense Show 2026 continues until February 12. With 1,468 exhibitors from 89 countries and live demonstrations and advanced technologies across land, air, sea, space, and security domains, the event contributes to supporting national capability development and driving the growth of the defense industries ecosystem in the Kingdom.