16–20 Jan 2028 · Riyadh, SA

World Defense Show

World Defense Show is a biennial international defense exhibition held in Riyadh that brings together governments, military leadership, industry and delegations across air, land, sea, space and security domains. The event features large-scale indoor and outdoor exhibits, live demonstrations including flying and land asset displays, conference spaces on the exhibition floor, and networking and media facilities for industry, officials and exhibitors.

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Dates
16–20 Jan 2028
Venue
800,000 sqm state-of-the-art exhibition facility with three exhibition halls
Location
Riyadh, SA
Frequency
Biennial
Audience
Trade
Duration
5 days
Scale
Flagship
Exhibitors
1,486Estimate
Visitors
137,000Fact
Aerospace & DefenceSecurity & SafetyIT & Software
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About World Defense Show

World Defense Show is a flagship trade show for the Aerospace & Defence and Security & Safety industries, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 2028 edition runs 16–20 Jan 2028 at 800,000 sqm state-of-the-art exhibition facility with three exhibition halls. It brings together an estimated 1,486 exhibitors and 137,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 12 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

800,000 sqm state-of-the-art exhibition facility with three exhibition halls

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, SA

Who exhibits at World Defense Show

We've captured 12 exhibitors for World Defense Show (roster as of 2028).

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Energy Electronics100%·1
  • Software It100%·1

Based on 1 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

92%Class Aof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Exceptionally exclusive — almost every exhibitor appears at no other event we track. A genuinely one-of-a-kind gathering.

Cross-referenced against 12 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

80%Class Binternationality score

Highly international — a broad field reaching well beyond the host country.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

World Defense Show 2028 exhibitor list

The World Defense Show exhibitor list currently counts 10+ indexed companies. They span industries including software-it,energy-electronics. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • AABP
  • 33lines Advanced Technologies company
  • 44Events
  • 55.11 Missions
  • 77Tao Engineering - United Kingdom
  • 9m2Coffee
  • A.I.A.D.
  • AAES Advanced Engineering
  • Abdulrahman Al-Shareef Group
  • ABI Electronics
  • SAHRO DI» LLC

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Frequently asked questions

When is World Defense Show 2028?
World Defense Show 2028 runs 16–20 Jan 2028 at 800,000 sqm state-of-the-art exhibition facility with three exhibition halls.
Where is World Defense Show held?
World Defense Show is held at 800,000 sqm state-of-the-art exhibition facility with three exhibition halls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How many exhibitors does World Defense Show have?
World Defense Show counts an estimated 1,486 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 12 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at World Defense Show?
Indexed exhibitors include ABP, 3lines Advanced Technologies company, 4Events and 5.11 Missions. The event spans the Aerospace & Defence, Security & Safety and IT & Software sectors.
Is World Defense Show worth attending?
World Defense Show is a flagship trade show for the Aerospace & Defence and Security & Safety industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 1,486 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the World Defense Show exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 12 companies exhibiting at World Defense Show so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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