Held under the patronage of the Custodian of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the 3rd World Defense Show will take place from 8–12 February 2026. The event will be officially inaugurated by Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Vice Chairman of GAMI and Minister of Defense.

World Defense Show offers an intensive five-day experience designed for global defense industry stakeholders to network, build partnerships, exchange expertise, and explore breakthrough innovations. By covering all five defense domains—Land, Air, Sea, Space, and Security—WDS provides a unique multi-domain environment that reflects the full spectrum of modern defense operations.

The strong performance of the 2024 edition highlighted Saudi Arabia’s strategic geographic position and its growing international reputation in the defense industry, reinforcing WDS as a key global defense hub.

World Defense Show is a critical global platform for defense innovation, technology transfer, and high-level strategic cooperation. Its multi-domain approach enables the presentation of integrated solutions aligned with modern warfare concepts and future defense needs.