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SAMI Inks 25 Strategic Agreements at World Defense Show 2026
2026-02-15 Read More...Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the national defense and security champion, a PIF company, concluded a successful participation at the third edition of World Defense Show 2026, marking a defining phase in the Kingdom’s defense industrial
ASFAT to Build Five Patrol Boats for Royal Jordanian Naval Force
The Royal Jordanian Naval Force and Royal Boats Command signed on Thursday a contract with Türkiye’s defense industry company ASFAT to manufacture five mid-sized military patrol boats designated for coast guard duties, maritime border protection,
ELT Group, Pioneers to Enhance Production Opportunities in Saudi Arabia
ELT Group, a global leader in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and Pioneers Technical Systems, a leading Saudi company specialized in the design, manufacturing, and integration of advanced electronic systems for defence and civilian
World Defense Show 2026 Concludes with Record International Participation
World Defense Show 2026 closed today following five days of unprecedented international engagement and exceptional results. The biennial exhibition, founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), held its third edition under the
Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) Participates in World Defense Show
The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) is participating in the third edition of the World Defense 2026 Exhibition in Saudi Arabia, taking place from February 8 to 12 in Riyadh, and organized by the Saudi General Authority for Military
Iraq Requests Extended Logistical Services for VACIS XPL Passenger Vehicle Scanning Systems
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq of Contracted Logistical Services for VACIS XPL Passenger Vehicle Scanning Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of
Al Seer Marine, L3Harris to Advance Maritime Unmanned Systems in the Gulf Region
Al Seer Marine, a frontrunner in advanced maritime solutions and a subsidiary of IHC, announced a strategic agreement with L3Harris Technologies to collaborate on next-generation maritime unmanned systems for defence, security, and government
Kupol Presents Tor Family Air Defense Systems at World Defense Show 2026
Russia’s single exposition organized by Rosoboronexport at WDS 2026 (Riyadh, 08-12 February) demonstrates large-scale models of the Tor family air defense systems developed by the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol (part of the Almaz-Antey
Third World Defense Show Begins in Riyadh Sunday Under Royal Patronage
Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) will organize the third edition of the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh from February 8 to
Interview with Mansour Al-Babtain, Vice President of Commercial Partnerships and Liaison, World Defense Show (WDS)
The World Defense Show (WDS) continues to cement its position as a leading international defense and security platform. The show actively supports Saudi Vision 2030’s goal to localize defense expenditures by 50% through strategic
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