Introducing World Defense Show – March 2022

With global defense spending hitting $1.9 trillion in 2019, the show will see air, land, sea, security and satellite defense systems showcased in a unique way.

As the third largest spender on defense globally Saudi Arabia’s vision to localize 50% of its multi-billion-dollar defense expenditure by 2030 also presents massive opportunities for global industry OEMs and investors.

Live and virtual AI demonstrations, comprehensive military air displays and an unparalleled meet the buyer delegation program are just some of the features that industry experts and attendees will be able to witness at one of the world’s largest defense shows.

With technology accelerating at pace, the World Defense Show is being held at a time when the industry is evolving and defense considerations are becoming increasingly complex. It marks an important move for the defense community to convene and collectively consider the challenges that are facing all of us.

The inaugural World Defense Show will take place biannually starting March 2022 in Riyadh - Saudi Arabia, to showcase the latest in interoperable defense solutions. The event will be held in the presence of Saudi Arabia’s key leadership, international delegations and prominent industry decision makers from around the world.