French surveillance and security systems provider ATERMES is set to present a range of integrated surveillance solutions at World Defense Show 2026, to be held in Riyadh from 8 to 12 February. The company will exhibit within the French Pavilion, targeting defence forces, border security authorities and operators of critical infrastructure.
ATERMES’ showcase will centre on integrated surveillance architectures combining sensors, artificial intelligence, system integration and command-and-control elements within unified operational platforms. The systems on display are designed to support land, air and maritime surveillance missions, with an emphasis on interoperability and scalable deployment rather than standalone sensor solutions.
Among the systems to be presented are SURICATE and BARIER, which form part of ATERMES’ broader surveillance portfolio, alongside its Bird Repelling System (BRS) and the VIGGIL surveillance ecosystem. The BRS is designed to mitigate avian risks in environments such as airports and sensitive infrastructure by combining automated detection with acoustic and laser-based deterrence. According to the company, the system is already deployed in multiple countries.
VIGGIL, ATERMES’ integrated border and site protection solution, brings together optronic sensors, radars, unmanned aerial systems, command centres and AI-supported analytics within a single interoperable framework. The modular structure of the system allows deployment ranging from individual site protection to wider-area or national-level surveillance networks, supporting real-time alerts and coordinated response.
ATERMES’ participation comes as Saudi Arabia continues to invest in the modernisation of its defence and security infrastructure, with an increasing focus on technology-driven solutions and integrated systems. By exhibiting in Riyadh, the company aims to position its portfolio within regional discussions on border security, critical infrastructure protection and multi-domain surveillance.
The company states that a number of its systems are already in operational use with defence organisations, border security agencies and critical infrastructure operators, indicating a focus on fielded capabilities rather than conceptual solutions.
Author: Özgür Ekşi
