The third World Defense Show (WDS) will take place in Riyadh in February 2026, hosted by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) under the auspices of King Salman, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
The major international event, which will take place from February 8 to 12, will be opened by Prince Khalid bin Salman, Minister of Defense and Vice Chairman of GAMI, on behalf of the King. As a future-oriented, domain-driven worldwide event aimed at becoming the benchmark for international defense exhibitions, the World Defense Show epitomizes the Kingdom's innovative leadership. Strategic institutions from the Saudi public and private sectors participate, and it has the full support of all pertinent ministries, agencies, and businesses.
By adding a fourth exhibition hall to its 2026 edition, WDS will have 58% more exhibition space overall than it did at its debut. The facility is built to the highest international standards, which will improve collaboration, the formation of partnerships, and the experience of visitors as a whole.
