Flying displays and an active presence at a show like WDS is a key part of opening partnerships and developing trust between nations, a major player at the event said.
The first day of WDS 2024 saw the halls and static line packed with VIP delegations as leaders from the region and overseas debated the latest issues in the defence world at the show’s Future Defense Forum.
Six months after the announcement, in July last year, that Saudi Arabia was set to acquire the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), one of the prototypes is on display at WDS.
South Africa’s largest UAV, the Milkor 380 is making itself known at WDS wearing full Royal Saudi Air Force markings, and carrying an array of advanced weapons.
The World Defense Show opens its doors today in Riyadh for the second edition of the fast-growing event. Read Day 1 of SHOW BUSINESS in English or Arabic.
RTX, an aerospace and defence company, will showcase its latest defence-related technological advancements and capabilities at the World Defense Show (WDS).
ZEROAVIA reached agreement with Germany's FLYV to explore use of its hydrogen-electric engines for flyv's proposed regional services with 10-pax aircraft; companies will also work together to identify the most lucrative mobility networks.