World Defense Show 2026 is taking shape with clear parameters set by the organizers and by Saudi Arabia’s defense regulator. According to communications from World Defense Show and the General Authority for Military Industries, the third edition will be held in Riyadh from 8 to 12 February 2026, under royal patronage, with an expanded program aimed at integrating the air, land, sea, space, and security domains. The 2024 edition brought together 773 exhibitors, 441 official delegations from 116 countries, and 106,000 visitors, a scale that frames expectations for what follows. These figures matter because they show a mobilized market and align with GAMI’s plan to localize defense spending under Vision 2030. The show provides the stage, policy sets the script, and industry carries it forward. Read more.
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| World Defense Show auditorium during a previous edition with expert panel in session (Picture source: WDS) |