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2026.02.08-02.12 World Military and Police Defense Exhibition-Middle East Defense Exhibition WDS in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

World Defense Show

Exhibition Hall Address: King Abdullah Rd, King Abdullah Dt., Riyadh 11564 Saudi Arabia

Saudi Defense Exhibition Details

The 2026 World Military and Police Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Middle East Defense Show WDS - Saudi Defense Show (World Defense Show) will be held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center in Saudi Arabia from 2026.02.08-02.12. This Saudi Defense Exhibition has an exhibition area of ??80,000 square meters, gathers 750 industry exhibitors, and will attract more than 100,000 visitors.

Industry:

Military and Police Exhibition Saudi Arabia Military and Police Exhibition Riyadh Military and Police Exhibition

Sponsor:

saudi arabia general directorate of military industries

Host city:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Exhibition hall:

Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center

Exhibition hall address:

King Abdullah Rd, King Abdullah Dt., Riyadh 11564 Saudi Arabia

World Military and Police Defense Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-Middle East Defense Exhibition WDS Exhibition Introduction

While the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcases the world's cutting-edge military equipment, the host also hopes to promote the development of its own military industry through the exhibition and looks forward to more cooperation with China in the military industry.

The global defense landscape is undergoing significant transformation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance capabilities. As the world focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous systems, machine learning, hybrid technologies, sustainability, military IoT, blockchain and more, World Defense Show examines emerging and progressive innovations in these trends over the next decade. (The copyright of this article belongs to Juzhan, and no forwarding is allowed without consent)

A variety of high-end equipment such as air defense systems, self-propelled guns, electronic warfare defense systems and anti-drone systems in the "China Military Industry" exhibition area of ??the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, left a deep impression on local companies. It attracted 750 companies from 45 countries, including the "China Military Industry" pavilion jointly formed by many Chinese companies.

“Saudi Arabia’s goal is to achieve 50% localization of the military industry by 2030, which means that it needs to establish cooperative relationships with many companies. Even many (Saudi) small and medium-sized or start-up companies hope to find their own partners in this field to better seize the opportunities in the process of localization of the military industry. ”

Exhibitors at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from R&D or start-ups to global leaders, are at the heart of this theme and will showcase the latest cutting-edge products and capabilities throughout the show. Today's innovators will take center stage, and we'll learn about these emerging technologies at the forefront of all defense areas. The Future of Defense theme will run throughout all show features, delivering ideas and stimulating conversation at every level.

The World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was founded by the General Administration of Military Industries of Saudi Arabia and will showcase the future of national defense through global technological development. Committed to creating the ultimate B2B event for the defense industry, the event also supports its relevant ministries and authorities and reinforces the country's commitment to the show's growth and success. ?

World Military and Police Defense Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-Middle East Defense Exhibition WDS Exhibit Scope

Land, sea and air defense equipment: aerospace equipment, flight navigation systems, helicopter systems, UAV systems, missile defense systems； Armored vehicles, military vehicles, amphibious ships, coast guard/police/customs ships, submarines, warship craft and systems, airborne platform systems and equipment, anti-tank weapons, mortars ； Simulation system, risk analysis and control, training system

Firearms: various types of firearms (pistols, revolvers, submachine guns, sniper rifles) and various types of bullets (rubber bullets, blank bullets, dyed bombs, demolition bombs)； Infrared indicator, night vision device, rangefinder, silencer ； Special knives, electric batons, handcuffs, shackles, stun flashlights, bright flashlights, police ropes, warning tapes, gun holsters, roadblocks, etc. (The copyright of this article belongs to Juzhan, and no forwarding is allowed without consent)

Safety protection equipment: body armor, military uniforms, anti-riot clothing, anti-stab clothing, anti-thorn boots, anti-(stab) gloves, anti-biochemical radiation suits, diving suits, smart anti-riot helmets, gas masks, high-strength protective glasses, survey protective equipment, bulletproof glass, shields, bulletproof materials, etc.

Criminal investigation equipment: remote surveillance systems, polygraphs, anti-voyeurism, anti-eavesdropping equipment, tracking and positioning equipment, secret camera systems, undercover investigation packages； Analysis, inspection and identification equipment and reagents for traces, fingerprints, drugs, trace substances, molecular genetics, forensic injuries and forensic evidence, multi-functional cabinets for laboratories and anatomy rooms ； Exploration, evidence collection and information inquiry equipment

Computer communications: satellite communications equipment, command center systems； Digital communication (simplex, duplex) base radio, vehicle radio, single police radio ； Fixed and mobile computer equipment ； Image acquisition and transmission equipment, mobile phone multi-point positioning system

Emergency rescue categories: urban emergency command and dispatch systems, gas detection instruments, life detectors, sonar detectors, positive pressure respirators, protective equipment, life-saving air cushions, emergency tents and supporting equipment, emergency power generation and lighting vehicles