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World Defense Show 2024 | View all news Hide

  • World Defense Show aims to expand global reach and innovation

    World Defense Show aims to expand global reach and innovation

    The Saudi Arabia defence industry showcase will return in 2026 with promises of more innovation and technologies from around the world.

  • World Defense Show 2024: Maxar on course to have six observation satellites in orbit this year

    World Defense Show 2024: Maxar on course to have six observation satellites in orbit this year

    WorldView Legion, a fleet of high-performance satellites, will expand Maxar’s ability to revisit the most rapidly changing areas on Earth to better inform critical, time-sensitive decisions.

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World Defense Show 2024: The show’s second iteration adapts to a changing world
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World Defense Show 2024: Advanced Protection Systems unveils new CUAS jamming system
World Defense Show 2024: New version of Jais Mk2 unveiled

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World Defense Show 2024: New version of Jais Mk2 unveiled

8th February 2024

A new version of the Jais mine-resistant armoured protected (MRAP) vehicle, was unveiled at World Defense Show 2024.

World Defense Show 2024: L3Harris MissionOps set for first deployment by mid-year

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World Defense Show 2024: L3Harris MissionOps set for first deployment by mid-year

8th February 2024

L3Harris’s MissionOps is a tactical network management suite which is designed to consolidate core capabilities and deliver them in a single software package.

World Defense Show 2024: Alakran mobile mortar system to be made in Saudi Arabia

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World Defense Show 2024: Alakran mobile mortar system to be made in Saudi Arabia

8th February 2024

NTGS has developed the Alakran 120mm mortar for customers requiring a highly mobile, lightweight self-propelled system to equip rapid reaction units. It is designed to be mounted without reinforcement on any light utility vehicle able to ca...

World Defense Show 2024: UAE’s Edge looks beyond Middle East and steps into the CUAS and protection fight

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World Defense Show 2024: UAE’s Edge looks beyond Middle East and steps into the CUAS and protection fight

8th February 2024

Edge has experienced large growth, both organically and through acquisition and partnerships in the past few years, as the UAE company has brought together varying technologies and skill sets. It now faces the challenge of using these acqui...

World Defense Show 2024: Bigger bang for Tulpar as Otokar adds 120mm tank gun

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World Defense Show 2024: Bigger bang for Tulpar as Otokar adds 120mm tank gun

7th February 2024

Otokar unveiled the Tulpar IFV at Turkey’s IDEF defence exhibition in May 2013. It has been designed to be carried by the A400M strategic transport aircraft and will target customers in the export market.

World Defense Show 2024: Texelis looks to new Celeris customers as buyers prove the concept

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World Defense Show 2024: Texelis looks to new Celeris customers as buyers prove the concept

7th February 2024

French mobility engineering company Texelis, the makers of the rolling chassis for the Serval 4x4 lightweight multi-role armoured vehicle, has launched a standalone product called Celeris.

World Defense Show 2024: Teledyne FLIR develops large CUAS to be sent for service in Ukraine and Middle East

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World Defense Show 2024: Teledyne FLIR develops large CUAS to be sent for service in Ukraine and Middle East

6th February 2024

Teledyne FLIR has released information on its new large CUAS system and has also displayed its ThermoSight HISS-HD at World Defense Show 2024.

World Defense Show 2024: First NiDAR CUAS set for combat ships

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World Defense Show 2024: First NiDAR CUAS set for combat ships

6th February 2024

NiDAR has already been operational on M/V Asterix, a naval auxiliary ship to the Royal Canadian Navy, marking the first time the system was put to use on a NATO-associated vessel.

World Defense Show 2024: More details revealed on Allen-Vanguard Scorpion ECM deal

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World Defense Show 2024: More details revealed on Allen-Vanguard Scorpion ECM deal

6th February 2024

Allen-Vanguard will supply 68 Scorpion Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) systems to a NATO ally under a deal which will also include support and training.

World Defense Show 2024: BAE Systems to demonstrate USV system at Defense Services Asia

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World Defense Show 2024: BAE Systems to demonstrate USV system at Defense Services Asia

6th February 2024

Nautomate, an autonomous control system for uncrewed marine vehicles, can provide assured mission delivery in complex, congested and contested environments. The system will be demonstrated on a United Engineering Systems P38 boat at DSA in ...

World Defense Show 2024: DefSecIntel continues CUAS deliveries to Ukraine and notes lessons learned

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World Defense Show 2024: DefSecIntel continues CUAS deliveries to Ukraine and notes lessons learned

5th February 2024

SurveilSPIRE surveillance towers, made by DefSecIntel, can be loaded onto trailers and quickly transported to their area of operation. Systems were ordered for Ukraine in March and October 2023.

World Defence Show 2024: Saudi Arabia exploring A330 and A400M tanker deals with Airbus

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World Defence Show 2024: Saudi Arabia exploring A330 and A400M tanker deals with Airbus

5th February 2024

Reports have suggested that Airbus has been in talks with Saudi Arabia to expand its fleet of military aircraft, including the procurement of A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport and A400M military transport aircraft.

World Defense Show 2024: Lacroix displays improved soft-kill vehicle protection system in Riyadh

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World Defense Show 2024: Lacroix displays improved soft-kill vehicle protection system in Riyadh

5th February 2024

The Lacroix S-KAPS (Soft-Kill Advanced Protection System) has been designed to protect against laser-guided weapons and provide all-round surveillance.

World Defense Show 2024: MARSS reacts to current events in Middle East and books RADiRguard sale

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World Defense Show 2024: MARSS reacts to current events in Middle East and books RADiRguard sale

5th February 2024

MARSS, a UK-based technology company, has been gaining a stronger foothold in the CUAS field which has boomed in the past few years.

World Defense Show 2024: FNSS unveils new Pars Alpha offering larger gun options and better protection

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World Defense Show 2024: FNSS unveils new Pars Alpha offering larger gun options and better protection

5th February 2024

The new Pars Alpha 8x8 will compete for the Turkish Army’s New Generation Light Armoured Vehicle (NGLAV) programme.

World Defense Show 2024: Leonardo and Saudi Arabia to explore defence solutions together

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World Defense Show 2024: Leonardo and Saudi Arabia to explore defence solutions together

5th February 2024

Saudi Arabia and Leonardo have agreed to explore collaboration opportunities in the defence sector, including airframe maintenance, assembly of helicopters and next-generation technology initiatives.

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2nd February 2024

Keep up to date with the latest news and developments from World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

World Defense Show 2024: Allen-Vanguard to supply Scorpion electronic counter measure systems to NATO ally

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World Defense Show 2024: Allen-Vanguard to supply Scorpion electronic counter measure systems to NATO ally

1st February 2024

Scorpion, a man-portable, non-ITAR remote controlled improvised explosive device jammer, has been designed to deliver a hybrid, full-spectrum system and threat-band coverage protection for dismounted personnel on the move and at stationary ...

World Defense Show 2024: Kalashnikov to unveil new UAV in Riyadh

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World Defense Show 2024: Kalashnikov to unveil new UAV in Riyadh

31st January 2024

The SKAT 350 M UAV will build upon the Supercam 350 UAV featuring an improved battery life and increased automation.

UAE awards contract to Edge for C-UAS system

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UAE awards contract to Edge for C-UAS system

30th January 2024

Skyshield consists of sensors, 3D radars, EO cameras, direction finders and effectors that have been networked into Edge’s unified C2 system to provide real-time situational awareness, with the ability to automatically detect and engage wit...

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    Preparations underway for Saudi–US Red Sands exercise

  • World Defense Show 2024: Alakran mobile mortar system to be made in Saudi Arabia

    World Defense Show 2024: Alakran mobile mortar system to be made in Saudi Arabia

  • World Defence Show 2024: Saudi Arabia exploring A330 and A400M tanker deals with Airbus

    World Defence Show 2024: Saudi Arabia exploring A330 and A400M tanker deals with Airbus

  • World Defense Show 2024: L3Harris MissionOps set for first deployment by mid-year

    World Defense Show 2024: L3Harris MissionOps set for first deployment by mid-year

  • Preparations underway for Saudi–US Red Sands exercise

    Preparations underway for Saudi–US Red Sands exercise

  • Will air forces in the Middle East look to new sources for advanced equipment?

    Will air forces in the Middle East look to new sources for advanced equipment?

  • World Defense Show 2024: Leonardo and Saudi Arabia to explore defence solutions together

    World Defense Show 2024: Leonardo and Saudi Arabia to explore defence solutions together

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