WDS World Defense Exhibition Saudi Arabia 2026
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When the exhibition ends we really need to systematize the showcasing and achievements of local Saudi Arabian firms (public as well as private) because right now they are covered in a sea of various posts that cover both Saudi Arabian and foreign defense news. Just even purely for the sake of an overview.
The Spanish company Navantia's pavilion showcases the latest advanced maritime technologies:
Multi-mission smart F110 frigates
.S80 submarines.L
HD amphibious assault ships.
- Saudi Arabia is looking to establish its first naval submarine force, and Spain may enter the race given the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and Spain.
SHALFA Rocket: A precision-guided missile designed and manufactured by Intra for Defense Technologies @Intra_sa
It weighs 14 kilograms and has an operational range of up to 20 kilometers.
Springbuck Armored Vehicle produced by Qudra Military Industries Company @Qudra_sa
Armored vehicle FALCON produced by Qudra for Military Industries
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Qudra Industries for Military Industries @Qudra_sa collaborates with the American company Flyer Defense to transfer technology and localize the production of the "Flyer 72" tactical vehicles inside the Kingdom.
The Spanish company Navantia's pavilion showcases the latest advanced maritime technologies:
Multi-mission smart F110 frigates
.S80 submarines.L
HD amphibious assault ships.
- Saudi Arabia is looking to establish its first naval submarine force, and Spain may enter the race given the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and Spain.
SHALFA Rocket: A precision-guided missile designed and manufactured by Intra for Defense Technologies @Intra_sa
It weighs 14 kilograms and has an operational range of up to 20 kilometers.
Springbuck Armored Vehicle produced by Qudra Military Industries Company @Qudra_sa
Armored vehicle FALCON produced by Qudra for Military Industries
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Qudra Industries for Military Industries @Qudra_sa collaborates with the American company Flyer Defense to transfer technology and localize the production of the "Flyer 72" tactical vehicles inside the Kingdom.
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Key Highlights of the Cooperation Memorandum between the National Industrial Development Center and the European Company Airbus.
At World Defense Show 2026; the Naval Forces pavilion in the Maritime Systems zone showcases advanced locally manufactured systems countering aircraft, unmanned surface vessels, and drones, reflecting the evolution of maritime capabilities and support for localizing the military industries.
The tower and cannon of the HEET 8×8, which is capable of launching guided missiles, not just shells, and can strike aerial targets.
The version displayed with the 105mm gun means it's specialized for providing fire support to infantry against fortifications and light armored vehicles.
If it gets contracted (most likely to replace the PIRANHA II and LAV A1), we will likely see it in the following variants:
- Infantry carrier
- Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
- Command, control & communications (from platoon to battalion level)
- Ammunition carrier
- Recovery, towing & repair
- Medical evacuation
- Mortar carrier
- Anti-tank missile carrier
+ Later on, it’s possible to supply the air defense forces with special anti-aircraft variants.
Passports General Directorate spokesperson, Major Nasser Al-Otaibi, discusses the most important digital and technological solutions showcased by Passports
Summary of the First Day of the World Defense ExhibitionThe most important new partnerships, and a look at the highlights of the agreements during the first day of the exhibition
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Tars III Armored Vehicle
- Armored vehicle resistant to ambushes and mines
- Used for transporting personnel in hazardous areas
- Equipped with thermal cameras
- Equipped with a 25 mm machine gun turret
- Produced by Saudi company IRVAF
- Will be available for sale soon, and exported abroad
Proudly made in Saudi Arabia 100%
Electric firefighting helicopter
It is used in cases of fires in high-rise buildings and towers, and its maximum altitude reaches 600 meters.
It was showcased today by the Ministry of Interior at #World_Defense_Show_2026
The Ministry of Interior pavilion is always impressive.
Sovereignty lies in the finest details at the World Defense Show 2026. We proudly showcase advanced Saudi engineering that sets new standards for quality.
Anti-Armor (Saj) is a lightweight shoulder-launched weapon equipped with an anti-armor thermal warhead, produced by the National Company for Mechanical Systems - NCMS.
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Drones UD UQ-13A of the Ministry of Interior from the suicide factory of the United Defense Company @UDef_sa
A collaboration between the Saudi Arabian Military Industries Company (SAMI) and LIG Nex1 in the production of laser-guided bombs.
World premiere of the new Russian armored personnel carrier "BTR-22" at the Riyadh Defense Exhibition.
The "BTR-22" armored personnel carrier was designed based on the combat experience gained from the use of wheeled armored vehicles.
The launch of SRC KSA, our joint venture between SRC and ERAF under the name SRC KSA, will localize radar production, support, training, maintenance, repair and refurbishment operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the long-term commitment to developing regional capabilities.
A collaboration between the Saudi Arabian Military Industries Company (SAMI) and LIG Nex1 in the production of laser-guided bombs.
World premiere of the new Russian armored personnel carrier "BTR-22" at the Riyadh Defense Exhibition.
The "BTR-22" armored personnel carrier was designed based on the combat experience gained from the use of wheeled armored vehicles.
The launch of SRC KSA, our joint venture between SRC and ERAF under the name SRC KSA, will localize radar production, support, training, maintenance, repair and refurbishment operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the long-term commitment to developing regional capabilities.
the newer 300 version and I think they misspelled رعد
EO Systems from Korea being the second company in the world to make fusion NVGs with totally inhouse R&D. Compared to the US made fusion goggles that go for approx $50k per piece, EO Systems is targeting a 25-35k price point depending on units procured. No ITAR restrictions either since Korean regulators dont consider any non lethal systems to be sensitive.Users who are viewing this thread
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