The flightline as seen on Feb. 9, 2026 at the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia. (Breaking Defense)
WORLD DEFENSE SHOW — With international attendees (mostly) over their jetlag, the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia entered its second day today.
The show consists of three very large “halls” of exhibits, with an outdoor area in between and a flightline for active aircraft on one end. It is easy to get lost, even with provided interactive maps, so treat yourself to some photos the Breaking Defense team took while trying to find our way around.
A World Defense Show attendee tries his hand at KBR’s helicopter flight simulator on Feb. 9, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
US small arms manufacturer Arsenal shows off its wares at World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 9, 2026. (Breaking Defense)Italian firm IDV rolled its Viking armored vehicle, seen on Feb. 9, 2026, into World Defense Show 2026. (Breaking Defense)The MAA-1B munition on display at the booth of Brazilian defense firm Mac Jee on Feb. 9, 2026 at the World Defense Show. (Breaking Defense)
An attendee takes the controls of a fighter jet simulator at World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. (Breaking Defense)Spanish shipbuilder Navantia offers a cross-section model of one of its submarines at the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia. (Breaking Defense)Shield AI’s V-BAT UAV sits on display at the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 9, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
