New Delhi, Feb 6 (UNI) A high-level Indian delegation led by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will take part in the 3rd edition of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 due in Saudi Arabia from February 8.
Seth will inaugurate the first-ever India Pavilion at the prestigious global defence exhibition, marking a significant step in showcasing India’s growing defence manufacturing capabilities and technological advancements on the international stage.
Spread across 400 square metres, the India Pavilion will showcase India’s growing indigenous capabilities in defence manufacturing and technology, featuring the country’s prominent public sector defence enterprises, including Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), Munitions India Limited (MIL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), India Optel Limited (IOL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Yantra India Limited (YIL).
They will exhibit their products such as tanks, artillery gun systems, missiles, ammunition, radars, among others.
WDS is expected to host more than 700 exhibitors and around 400 official delegations. The Indian delegation will comprise senior officers from the Department of Defence Production and the armed forces.
On the sidelines of WDS 2026, a bilateral meeting between Seth and his Saudi Arabian counterpart is planned. The minister will also interact with representatives of leading Saudi Arabian industry bodies to enhance defence and industrial collaboration between the two countries.
The World Defence Show is a biennial international exhibition hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It holds significant strategic importance for the Indian defence industry, fostering international partnerships in the global defence ecosystem, a statement from the Ministry of Defence stated.
