Deputy Minister of Defence Attends World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh
February 11, 2026The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following an official invitation.
The World Defense Show, currently underway from 8 to 12 February, has firmly established itself as a premier global platform for defence and security. This major international event convenes defence industry leaders, senior military officials, and high level government representatives across the globe, facilitating vital dialogue and collaboration at the highest strategic level. The event showcases cutting edge advancements and innovations in the air, land, sea, space, and security domains, while promoting collaboration, business development and discussions on the future integrated defence solutions.
During the exhibition, Major General Jayasekara (Retd) toured the extensive exhibition facilities and halls, which feature participation from more than 1,486 entities representing 89 countries. The exhibition also includes the presence of numerous government institutions and leading national and international defence companies.
In addition, the Deputy Minister will hold several bilateral meetings with high level government officials and senior military leadership. These discussions will focus on identifying concrete opportunities to deepen defence cooperation and further strengthen the broader bilateral partnership.
