World Defense Show
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GenreDefense
DatesFebruary 8–12, 2026
FrequencyBiennial: Odd years
VenueRiyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre
| World Defense Show | |
|---|---|
 World Defense Show logo | |
| Genre | Defense |
| Dates | February 8–12, 2026 |
| Frequency | Biennial: Odd years |
| Venue | Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre |
| Location | Riyadh |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Inaugurated | 2022 |
| Most recent | 2026 |
| Next event | 2028 |
| Attendance | 137,000 in 2026 |
| Organized by | Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) |
| Website | https://www.worlddefenseshow.com/ |
The World Defense Show (WDS) is a biennial defense event founded by Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI). Held in Riyadh, it showcases cutting-edge, multi-domain technologies, acting as a global hub for networking, live demonstrations, and industry, government, and military collaboration. It is the only global defense exhibition structured around five fully integrated domains: air, land, sea, space, and security.[1]