Elke twee jaar zal de ‘World Defense Show’ de nieuwste innovaties op het gebied van interoperabiliteit bevatten voor lucht, land, zee, veiligheid en satellietverdedigingssystemen

RIYADH, Saudi-Arabië– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Vandaag kondigde de Algemene Autoriteit voor Militaire Industrieën van het Koninkrijk Saudi-Arabië (GAMI) de lancering van de ‘World Defense Show’ aan. De show zal centraal staan in het wereldwijde circuit van de defensieshow en biedt exposanten en bezoekers de mogelijkheid om deel te nemen aan de eerste echt geïntegreerde defensieshow van Saoedi-Arabië.

World Defence Show, opgericht door GAMI, is gericht op interoperabiliteit tussen lucht, land, zee, innovatieve beveiligingstechnologieën en satellietverdedigingssystemen. Het inaugurele evenement vindt plaats tussen 6 en 9 maart 2022 en wordt dan tweejaarlijks gehouden in de hoofdstad van Saoedi-Arabië, Riyadh.

Tijdens een virtuele persconferentie die werd bijgewoond door internationale defensiebedrijven, verklaarde GAMI’s gouverneur, Zijne Excellentie Ahmad Al Ohali: “Nu technologie de snelheid versnelt waarmee de wereldwijde defensie-industrie evolueert, worden overwegingen op defensiegebied steeds complexer. Er is behoefte aan een platform dat de defensiegemeenschap in staat stelt om samen te komen en gezamenlijk de grote kansen en uitdagingen te overwegen waarmee we allemaal worden geconfronteerd. Daarom lanceren we World Defense Show, een innovatief platform dat, door middel van zowel live als virtuele demonstraties, de mogelijkheden laat zien die interoperabiliteit kan bieden in alle vijf defensiedomeinen: lucht, land, zee, veiligheid en satelliet. ”

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries Announces a Fully Integrated Defense Show Starting March 2022

Every two years, ‘World Defense Show’ will feature latest innovations in interoperability across air, land, sea, security and satellite defense systems

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) announced the launch of ‘World Defense Show’. The show will take center stage in the global defense show circuit, offering exhibitors and visitors the opportunity to participate in Saudi Arabia’s first truly integrated defense show.

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His Excellency Ahmad Al Ohali, Governor of GAMI (Photo: AETOSWire)

Founded by GAMI, World Defense Show is focused on interoperability across air, land, sea, security innovative defense technologies and satellite defense systems. The inaugural event is scheduled to take place between 6^th and 9^th March 2022 and will then be held biennially in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh.

Speaking at a virtual press conference attended by international defense companies, GAMI’s Governor, His Excellency Ahmad Al Ohali stated: “As Technology is accelerating the rate at which the global defense industry is evolving, defense considerations are becoming increasingly complex. There is a need for a platform, which enables the defense community to convene and collectively consider the great opportunities and challenges that are facing us all. This is why we are launching World Defense Show, an innovative platform showcasing, through both live and virtual demonstrations, the possibilities that interoperability can provide across all five defense domains: Air, Land, Sea, Security and Satellite.”

He added, “There is no better place than Saudi Arabia to organize a defense event at this scale. A G20 country, the Kingdom is one of the world’s biggest defense spenders with a strategic location at the center of three continents, making it an ideal hub for defense trade and innovation. Saudi Arabia’s vision to localize 50% of its multi-billion-dollar defense expenditure by 2030 also presents massive opportunities to global industry OEMs and investors.”

GAMI has recruited a team of international experts to organize and run event operations.

Shaun Ormrod, Chief Executive Officer, World Defense Show, said: “Today’s launch of World Defense Show marks an exciting inflection point for the defense industry and a step forward in the ambition and scale of a defense trade show. Through World Defense Show we will demonstrate why Saudi Arabia is critical to the defense industry’s future. The platform will enable access to dedicated programs that support Saudi Arabia’s local businesses, it will leverage investment opportunities and encourage a new generation to aspire to work in the defense industry.” Mr. Ormrod is the former CEO of Farnborough Airshow with over 20 years of industry trade show expertise.

Over four days, World Defense Show will showcase comprehensive and interactive displays of integrated defense technology solutions, alongside conferences and thought leadership seminars focused on the next generation of defense. The show’s venue, estimated to accommodate 80,000 square meters of exhibition, hospitality and outdoor area, will feature demonstration facilities and virtual technological capabilities to showcase every defense domain on an unprecedented scale.

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About World Defense Show

World Defense Show is a display and demonstration of integrated and innovation-driven defense solutions, set to serve as the global stage for defense interoperability. The inaugural World Defense Show will take place biannually starting March 2022 in Riyadh – Saudi Arabia, to showcase the latest in interoperable defense solutions. The event will be held in the presence of Saudi Arabia’s key leadership, international delegations and prominent industry decision makers from around the world.

About General Authority for Military Industries

The founder of World Defense Show, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries, is the regulator, enabler and licensor for the kingdom’s military industry. GAMI is responsible for domestic defense sector development in line with the national commitment to localize 50% of military manufacturing by 2030.

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