World Defense Show (WDS) 2026

World Defense Show (WDS), February 8–12, 2026, at Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center – Malham, showcases defense capabilities across land, air, sea, space, satellite, and security systems. The event gathers over 600 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors. Organized by the Saudi General Authority for Military Industries, it covers the full spectrum of defense operations and enables connections between global defense stakeholders. Held under Royal Patronage and inaugurated by the Saudi Minister of Defense, the show builds on its previous edition’s results, which recorded 773 exhibitors, 106,000 trade visitors, and SAR 26 billion in deals, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s role in the global defense industry.

Range of Exhibition

• Air Defense & Aerospace: Military aircraft, air defense systems, aerial technologies, and aviation support systems.
• Land Defense: Armored vehicles, ground combat systems, tactical equipment, and land-based defense technologies.
• Naval & Maritime Defense: Naval vessels, maritime security systems, and sea defense technologies.
• Security & Protection: Homeland security systems, surveillance, cybersecurity, and integrated security solutions.
• Space & Satellite: Satellites, space-based surveillance, satellite communications, and related technologies.

Target Audience

Defense ministries and armed forces officials, military procurement officers, aerospace and defense manufacturers, security agencies, government representatives, defense technology suppliers, systems integrators, research and development organizations, international delegations, defense consultants