World Defense Show

Why this event is listed

• Saudi Arabia's flagship international defense platform, held every two years
• 2026 edition hosted 1,486 exhibitors from 89 countries and SAR 33bn in deals
• Central to the Kingdom's 50% defense-localization target under Vision 2030

Catalog facts

Organizer

General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI)

Venue

World Defense Show Venue, Riyadh

City

Riyadh

Country

Saudi Arabia

Frequency

biennial

Audience

Governments, military leadership, defense industry across air/land/sea/space/security

Scope

international

Size

800,000 m²

Listed attendance

137,000

Listed exhibitors

1,486

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Questions

When is World Defense Show?

World Defense Show is listed in the EventOS catalog for 2028-01-16 to 2028-01-20.

Where is World Defense Show held?

World Defense Show is listed at World Defense Show Venue, Riyadh · Riyadh · Saudi Arabia.

Why attend World Defense Show?

Saudi Arabia's flagship international defense platform, held every two years 2026 edition hosted 1,486 exhibitors from 89 countries and SAR 33bn in deals Central to the Kingdom's 50% defense-localization target under Vision 2030

Who organizes World Defense Show?

World Defense Show is listed as organized by General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI).

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