The General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) of Saudi Arabia announced its intention to launch the World Defense Fair, which will be at the forefront of world defense scene, allowing exhibitors and visitors the chance to participate in the first fully integrated Defense Exhibition in Saudi Arabia.

Founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), the World Defense Fair will focus on the interoperability between innovative air, land and maritime security and defense technologies, and satellite defense systems. The inaugural event is scheduled between March 6 and 9, 2022, and will then be held every two years in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

Commenting on the announcement during a virtual press conference attended by many international defense companies His Excellency Ahmad Al Ohali, Governor of the General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) said: “ Technological innovation accelerates evolution of the global defense industry; the risks to be considered in defense are becoming increasingly complex. It is essential to create a platform, which will bring together the defense community to collectively examine the opportunities and challenges facing us. This is the reason that prompted us to launch the 'Salon de la Défense', an innovative platform that will present both direct and virtual demonstrations on the possibilities that interoperability can offer across the five areas of defense: air, land, sea, security and satellite. "

He added: “Saudi Arabia is the most suitable place to organize a defense event of this scale. The Kingdom, being one of the countries of the Group of (G20), is one of the countries spending the most on defense in the world, and enjoys a strategic location in the middle of the three continents, which makes it a great place for defense trade and innovation. Saudi Arabia's vision to locate about 50% of its multibillion-dollar military manufacturing spending by 2030 presents huge opportunities for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and investors in the world. world industry. "

The General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) has recruited a team of international experts to organize and manage the various operations related to the event.

For his part, Shaun Ormrod, Managing Director, “Salon Mondial de la Défense” said: “The launch of the World Defense Fair today marks an exciting moment for the defense industry and is a step forward in the ambition and scale of a defense trade fair. Through the World Defense Fair, we will demonstrate the pivotal role of Saudi Arabia in the future of the defense industry. This platform will allow access to dedicated programs that will support local businesses in Saudi Arabia, and will use investment opportunities to encourage the new generation to want to work in the defense industry. Mr. Ormrod is the former Managing Director of Aeronautics SaloonFarnborough, and has over 20 years of expertise in the defense salon industry.

For four days, the “World Defense Show” will offer comprehensive and interactive demonstrations of integrated defense technology solutions, and host conferences and seminars for future thought leaders on the next generation of defense technologies. The show site, spanning 80,000 square meters of exhibition, hospitality and outdoor space, will include demonstration spaces and virtual technological capabilities to exhibit all areas of defense on an unprecedented scale.

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About the “World Defense Show”

The “World Defense Show” aims to exhibit and demonstrate integrated and innovation-driven defense solutions, and will serve as a global platform for interoperability in the field of defense. The first edition of the “World Defense Fair” will take place every two years from March 2022 in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, to present the latest interoperable defense solutions. The event will be attended by key Saudi Arabian leaders, international delegations and prominent industry decision makers from around the world.

About the General Authority of Military Industries

The General Authority of Military Industries of Saudi Arabia is the founder of the “World Defense Exhibition”, as well as the regulator, facilitator and licensor for the military industry in the kingdom. The General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) is responsible for the development of the national defense sector, in line with the national vision to locate 50% of military manufacturing by 2030.

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Source: businesswire.com

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