RIYADH: The World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh from Feb. 8 to 12 has sold 90 percent of its exhibition space, according to the organizers.
Andrew Pearcey, CEO of the WDS, said: “The overwhelming demand for exhibition space is a testament to the show’s growing reputation as a must-attend event for those shaping the next era of defense and global security.”
He said the presence of WDS officials at the recent International Defence Industry Fair provided “an excellent opportunity to connect with key industry players and highlight the remarkable progress we’ve made in preparing for WDS 2026.”
Pearcey was speaking at IDEF 2025 last week in Istanbul where the team met with key Turkish defense stakeholders.
Expanded from its first and second editions, the WDS will feature several new sections, with an additional hall increasing floor space to 273,000 sq. meters, more than 58 percent larger than the first edition in 2022.
