2026 WDS

Exhibition Dates: February 8–12, 2026
Venue: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Frequency: Biennial

Exhibition Introduction

       Hosted by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) and supported by the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the Ministry of Defence, and the Ministry of Interior, the 2026 WDS Saudi Arabia International Homeland Security & Defense Exhibition serves as a preeminent global platform for government and industry leaders across the defense and security supply chain. It facilitates strategic networking, partnership development, and knowledge exchange across all defense domains, while showcasing cutting-edge innovations and fostering collaboration to address emerging security challenges.
       Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the expo highlights advancements in land, sea, air, security, and space technologies, alongside frontier innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), unmanned systems, machine learning, hybrid technologies, Military Internet of Things (MIoT), and blockchain. By positioning itself as the Middle East’s top defense event, WDS aims to shape the future of the global defense industry through cross-sectoral collaboration and technological breakthroughs.

Previous Edition Data (2024)

       The 2024 WDS set new benchmarks for regional defense exhibitions:
       773 exhibitors from 76 countries occupied 47,000 square meters of exhibition space, including 46 of the world’s top 100 defense companies (with all top 10 firms in attendance).106,000 professional visitors participated, including 3,131 C-suite executives/directors, 43 government delegates, and 20 sponsors/partners.23% of exhibitors were Saudi enterprises, while 77% hailed from international markets, reflecting the event’s global reach and localized impact.

Exhibition Categories

Land, Sea & Air Defense Equipment
Aerospace: Aviation systems, navigation technology, helicopter platforms, drone systems (UAS), missile defense systems.
Land: Armored military vehicles, amphibious vessels, coast guard/police/customs ships, submarines, anti-tank weapons, mortars, simulation/training systems.
Maritime: Naval command systems, secure storage/transport solutions, advanced weaponry.
Firearms & Ordnance
Small Arms: Pistols, revolvers, submachine guns, sniper rifles, and specialized ammunition (rubber bullets, blank rounds, breaching charges).
Accessories: Infrared sights, night-vision goggles, suppressors, tactical knives, riot control equipment (e.g., stun batons, handcuffs).
Security & Protective Gear
Personal Protection: Bulletproof vests, riot gear, anti-stab suits/boots/gloves, NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) radiation suits, gas masks, and ballistic glass/shields.
Surveillance: High-strength protective eyewear, forensic 勘查 equipment, and biometric identification systems.
Forensic & Investigative Technology
Surveillance: Long-range monitoring systems, polygraph machines, anti-eavesdropping devices, GPS tracking tools.
Forensics: DNA analysis equipment, drug detection kits, laboratory infrastructure, and evidence collection tools.
Communication & Information Systems
Satellite & Digital Networks: Command center systems, base stations, tactical radios, mobile computing devices, and real-time data transmission platforms.
Cybersecurity: Network encryption solutions and anti-hacking technologies.
Emergency Response & Logistics
Rescue Equipment: Life detectors, sonar systems, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), inflatable rescue slides, and mobile power/lighting units.
Disaster Management: Urban emergency command systems, chemical gas analyzers, and modular field hospitals.