The second edition of the World Defense Show, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 4-8 February 2024, offered a comprehensive international perspective on the defense industry, addressing needs at local, regional, and global levels.
Founded by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), this five-day international gathering hosted 773 exhibitors, 441 delegations and welcomed over 106,000 visitors by showcasing cutting-edge innovations and shaping the future of defense.
Throughout the duration of the show, 73 MoU agreements were inked, of which 17 were offset agreements, highlighting the event’s role as a pivotal platform for global defense collaboration and innovation.
Show Statistics 2024
- 773 Exhibitors
- 76 Country Presence
- 106,000 Trade Visitors
- 26 + SAR billion (US$ 6.93 billion) in orders and announcements
- 441 International Delegations
- 954 Registered Media
World Defense Show 2026
The third edition of World Defense Show will take place on 8-12 February 2026 and will again showcase the future of defense through technological developments from around the globe.
