World Defense Show Preview: Highlights From Times Aerospace
As part of our coverage live from World Defense Show in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we’re bringing you the biggest news from our sister publication Show Business, the event’s Official Show Daily Partner, published by Times Aerospace.
Electric aircraft to 60-tonne tanks will be displayed at WDS
Cutting edge assets from electric aircraft to 60-tonne tanks will be on display at World Defense Show 2024. The air assets include established mission aircraft, fighter jets, helicopters, UAVs and the latest electric aircraft, while armoured vehicles and tanks, will be shown on the land side. This unique collection of manned and unmanned technology will form an effective showcase of the capabilities of future multi-domain operations.
Boeing to showcases advanced defence capabilities at WDS
World Defense show is an important event for us to connect with partners and stakeholders, and we are proud to return to this second edition with an increased presence,” said Asaad AlJomoai, president of Boeing Saudi Arabia. “The partnership between Boeing and Saudi Arabia spans over nearly eight decades, and we look forward to highlighting Boeing’s strong support to the development of Saudi led-aerospace and defence capabilities in the Kingdom.”
The growing role of Arab women in defence
The role of women in the defence is changing across the Middle East as programmes, such as the World Defense Show’s International Women in Defense forum, show.