Over 60 defense deals signed at World Defense Show 2026
(VOVWORLD) - More than 60 defence cooperation agreements worth a total of 8.8 billion USD were signed at the third World Defense Show (WDS), held this week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, organizers said.
 Aircraft stage an aerial display at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 11, 2026. (Photo: VNA) |
The deals focus on technology transfer, weapons production, advanced defense systems and high-skilled workforce training.
WDS 2026 drew nearly 1,500 exhibitors from 89 countries and attracted about 137,000 visitors. More than 700 defence products and technologies were showcased, ranging from air defence and electronic warfare to unmanned systems and cybersecurity.