Name: World Defense Show
Start: 06-03-2022
End: 09-03-2022
Location: World Defense Show

World DEFENSE SHOW IS HONORED TO BE HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF KING SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL-SAUD, CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES.

Under the esteemed leadership of HRH Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), World Defense Show will host its second edition in 2024.

Taking place from 4-8 February, World Defense Show 2024 is dedicated to creating the ultimate B2B event for the defense industry, which also supports its relevant ministries and authorities and reinforces the national commitment to the growth and success of the show.

THE FUTURE OF DEFENSE STARTS HERE

The global defense landscape is witnessing significant transformations and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to strengthen capabilities.

WHY EXHIBIT?

World Defense Show in 2024 will look at emerging technologies that are shaping our future.

WHY Visit?

At World Defense Show you can increase your competitive advantage through creating valuable and powerful business connections as well as nurturing existing ones.

WHY Saudi?

Saudi Arabia is the 20th largest economy in the world and the largest in the MENA area.

DISCOVER WDS 2024

ESTIMATED FIGURES FOR 2024

Exhibitors

COUNTRY PRESENCE

TRADE VISITS

SAR OF ORDERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (RECORDED FIGURES FROM 2022)

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS

MEDIA

SHOW FEATURES AND PROGRAMS

Know More

NEW FOR 2024

Day 1 – Preview Day

Delegations Program

NEW FOR 2024

Future of Defense Hub

NEW FOR 2024

Space Arena

B2B Connect

Content Theatres

Meet the KSA Government Program

Future Talent Program

International Women in Defense Program

Live Display

Cultural Program

JOURNEY TO THE FUTURE

our exhibitor experience at WDS 2022

The inaugural edition of World Defense Show 2022 saw more than 600 exhibitors and over 65,000 visitors across the four-day event in Riyadh. The show, which had resulted in clinching deals and announcements worth SR29.7 billion ($7.9 billion), witnessed an unprecedented demand from the local and global defense market.

“Thanks for the amazing event in Riyadh. Our Swiss/US team have returned home with opportunities they would never have usually been exposed to. A really first-class show from start to finish. Thank you.”

- Fischer Connectors

“During these 4 days, many international delegations were able to discover our new product, the Cockerill i-X. We also had the honour to receive the visit of high-ranking personalities from important entities, including GAMI and SAMI. A real opportunity to discuss the needs of tomorrow's armed forces and our means to achieve them.”

- John Cockerill

"Boeing shares more than 77 years of partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. WDS provided us with an ideal opportunity to showcase our commitment to our major stakeholders. As Principal Partner at WDS we saw tremendous exposure across key show features 2022"

- Boeing

"MEET THE BUYERS program gave us the opportunity to discuss USD 20m deal in Saudi Arabia. This is one of the best defense focused events in the world."

- Defensephere

"The Meet the Buyer Event has been exceptional. The number of people we have had the opportunity to meet, that we wouldn’t have the opportunity to meet just walking the show, has given us real purpose and focus."

- Huber & Suhner Polatis

"It was overall a great event providing excellent opportunities to showcase our products and services, to meet major players of the industry at the same place as well as to learn."

- Saudi Aluminium Casting Foundry Alucast

The WDS itself was very impressive and I think it was worth it. We sincerely thank you for your preparation and support during this period.

- Woosungsitek

"It was our first time in the middle east. I made new contacts and good relationships. This is new market and new people came to my stand and are still sending us queries. I will exhibit again."

- Embroidery Export Corporation

"It's an excellent gathering point to showcase your business activity."

- Zamil Industries

OUR PARTNERS

The General Authority for Military Industries

Founder

Saudi Arabian Military Industries

National Strategic Partner

Minstry of Defense

Main Partner

SCOPA DEFENSE

Headline Partner

Ministry of Interior

Supporter

Saudi Arabian National Guard

Supporter

General Intelligence

Supporter

Presidency of State Security

Supporter

LATEST RESOURCES & EVENT UPDATES

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13/09/2023

Huge international demand sees second World Defense Show sell out

World Defense Show has announced that its exhibitor floorspace has completely sold out with five months to go before the opening of the second edition, which will be held between 4-8 Feb 2024, in Riyadh, KSA.

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11/09/2023

SAMI Launches New Software Defined Radio Systems Production Line in Contribution to the Saudi Vision 2030

With the collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and the support of the General Authority of Military Industry (GAMI), the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)

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11/09/2023

Saudi Armed Forces Take Part in "Bright Star 2023" Exercise in Egypt

Today, units of the Saudi Armed Forces arrived in the Arab Republic of Egypt to participate in the "Bright Star 2023" exercise, whose manoeuvres are being carried out at Mohamed Naguib Military Base.

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11/09/2023

US Air Force, RTX complete first flight test of AIM-120C-8

Maj. Timothy Phillips from the 40th Flight Test Squadron fires an Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile during a test mission from an F-15C Eagle, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 25, 2020.

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31/08/2023

Interior Ministry Celebrates Graduation of First Batch of 'Drones' Training Program

The Ministry of Interior Development Program, King Fahd Security College, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

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31/08/2023

Saudi and Turkish Companies Ink Agreement and Two MoUs to Localize Drone Industry

Under the patronage of Minister of Defence, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, a number of Saudi companies specialized in military and defence industries and Turkish defence companies signed here on Sunday

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07/08/2023

Serco Middle East Launches Graduate Space Programme in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Having recently launched their Saudi Space Division based out of Riyadh, Serco Middle East has opened applications for its Graduate Space Programme,

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07/08/2023

Saudi Arabia Concludes its Participation in IDEF 2023 in Istanbul

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in the International Defense Industries Fair "IDEF 2023"

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07/08/2023

L3HARRIS COMPLETES AEROJET ROCKETDYNE ACQUISITION

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has completed its acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, forming a fourth business segment at the company.

World Defense Show

Equipped For Tomorrow

4 - 8 Feb 2024