Trade show
WORLD DEFENSE SHOW-2026
World Defense Show 2026 is a major international defense exhibition founded by Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), taking place in Riyadh from February 8, 2026. The event brings together defense leaders, manufacturers, and innovators across five operational domains: Land, Air, Sea, Space, and Security. It features live demonstrations, government-led programs, multi-domain showcases, and significant partnership opportunities, serving as a global platform for defense integration and collaboration.
World Defense Show 2026 is a major international defense exhibition founded by Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), taking place in Riyadh from February 8, 2026. The event brings together defense leaders, manufacturers, and innovators across five operational domains: Land, Air, Sea, Space, and Security. It features live demonstrations, government-led programs, multi-domain showcases, and significant partnership opportunities, serving as a global platform for defense integration and collaboration.
Event details
- Dates: Feb 8, 2026
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Venue: Riyadh
- Industry: Defense
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 776+
- Attendees: 106,000+
Why exhibit
Exhibit at World Defense Show 2026 to access one of the largest international gatherings of defense leaders, manufacturers, and innovators. The event provides a platform for real operational engagement beyond static exhibitions, featuring live air and land demonstrations, government-led programs, and multi-domain showcases. With growing international participation and senior government representation, exhibitors can forge multi-billion-dollar partnerships and strengthen their position in the global defense market across all five operational domains.
Why visit
Visit World Defense Show 2026 to witness cutting-edge defense technology and innovation across five operational domains: Land, Air, Sea, Space, and Security. Attendees will experience live demonstrations, gain insights from industry leaders through the event program, and network with global defense professionals. The show offers valuable opportunities to discover new technologies, forge strategic partnerships, and understand the future of defense integration in an environment that covers the full spectrum of defense operations.
Exhibitor profile
- Defense Contractors
- Military Equipment Manufacturers
- Security Technology Providers
- Aerospace and Defense Companies
- Government Defense Agencies
- Defense Research Organizations
- Cybersecurity Firms
- Defense Industry Suppliers
- Defense Technology
- Aerospace Systems
- Military Equipment
- Security Solutions
- Unmanned Systems
- Defense Electronics
- Satellite Technology
- Naval Systems
Visitor profile
- Military Personnel
- Government Defense Officials
- Defense Industry Executives
- Procurement Specialists
- Security Professionals
- Defense Analysts
- Industry Journalists
- Defense Technology Enthusiasts
- Defense Leaders
- Military Officials
- Government Representatives
- Industry Executives
- Technology Innovators
- Investment Professionals
- Media Representatives
Industries
- Defense
- Military
- Security
- Aerospace
- Technology
Organisers
- General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI)
- World Defense Show