PHOTOS: The sights of World Defense Show on Day 2
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 Worl Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 9, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
Italian firm IDV rolled its Viking armored vehicle into World Defense Show 2026. As seen on Feb. 9, 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)The World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia is showcasing various military and defense equipment on February 9, 2026. International defense manufacturers are displaying items such as a helicopter flight simulator, Viking armored vehicle, MAA-1B munition, and V-BAT UAV. Attendees are actively engaging with military simulation technologies and exhibits.
- World Defense Show is taking place in Saudi Arabia on February 9, 2026.
- Various international defense manufacturers are showcasing their equipment.
- Exhibits include a helicopter flight simulator, armored vehicles, munitions, and UAVs.
- The event features interactive displays and flightline for active aircraft.
- Attendees are engaging with military simulation technologies.