Electronic warfare and a KAAN update: Day 2 at Saudi Arabia’s 2026 World Defense Show

From American fighter jets to Turkish fighter jets, catch up on the latest from the World Defense Show.

By Breaking Defense Video on February 09, 2026 5:09 pm

WORLD DEFENSE SHOW 2026 — The Breaking Defense team hit the ground running for day two of the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia, speaking with industry executives from near and far.

Get a quick recap in the video above and click here to keep up with Breaking Defense’s daily coverage as the show continues.

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Electronic warfare and a KAAN update: Day 2 at Saudi Arabia’s 2026 World Defense Show

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