WDS News

Air Expo and Air Show

KAAN moves toward TurAF production amid Saudi talks

14 Feb, 02:16
3 mins

TUSAŞ's KAAN jet moves closer to production for TurAF as parallel testing continues, while Saudi Arabia explores potential industrial cooperation options.

Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

ULAQ 18 ASuW/AAW USV Makes Debut with Heavier Firepower

12 Feb, 17:38

ULAQ Global has unveiled its new design, ULAQ 18 ASuW/AAW with autocannon RCWS, turreted missile launcher, and fixed launcher slots to bring more firepower.

Land Expo and Air Show

WDS2026: SAMI Land Unveils HEET 8x8 and HEET 4x4 AFVs

12 Feb, 01:06

Saudi Arabia's SAMI Land has unveiled its HEET family of AFVs at WDS2026, with a hint of FNSS's involvement as the firm’s partner in the development.

Land Air Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

ROKETSAN Signs Joint Production Deals with SAMI for Missiles

11 Feb, 22:30

ROKETSAN announced two deals with SAMI and its land systems subsidiary, SAMI Land, for the joint production of cruise missiles and ATGMs, respectively.

Land Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

ROKETSAN and EOS Sign Deal for Cooperation on Laser Weapons

10 Feb, 20:52

ROKETSAN and Australian EOS have signed a strategic cooperation deal on the joint development and marketing of laser weapons during the WDS2026 exhibition.

Air Expo and Air Show

TUSAŞ and GAMI Sign MoU for T625 GÖKBEY’s Joint Production

10 Feb, 16:51
2 mins

TUSAŞ and Saudi Arabia’s state-owned GAMI have signed a MoU for the joint production of the T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopter, paving the way for the first export.

Communication Expo and Air Show

Karel showcases military communications at WDS 2026

10 Feb, 16:11
2 mins

Karel presented integrated military communication systems at WDS, highlighting deployable 5G networks and long-term cooperation aligned with Vision 2030.

Land Expo and Air Show

FNSS and Nurol Sign Cooperation Deal with Miilux OY

10 Feb, 15:41
2 mins

A deal was signed between FNSS, Nurol, and Miilux OY during the WDS2026 exhibition for the supply of armour-grade steel for armoured vehicle projects.

Land Weapon / Missile

ASELSAN Shows New Configuration for GÜRZ 200 with VLS

09 Feb, 20:36

ASELSAN has shown a new possible configuration for the GÜRZ 200 combined air defence system with a vertical launcher for GÖKSUR missiles instead of an erector.

Land Sensors Expo and Air Show

ASELSAN Integrates SEDA 100 on Hanwha’s TIGON 8x8 AFV

08 Feb, 21:28
1 min

Hanwha’s TIGON 8x8 AFV has been put on display with ASELSAN’s SEDA 100 acoustic gunshot detection system at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 exhibition.

Air Investment Bilateral Relations Expo and Air Show

Erdoğan’s Statement and WDS Signal a New Partner for KAAN

06 Feb, 20:33
2 mins

TUSAŞ displayed the KAAN fighter jet with Saudi livery at WDS, shortly after the Turkish President Erdoğan’s statement on cooperation with Saudi Arabia.

Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Sensors Homeland Security Expo and Air Show

ATERMES to present integrated surveillance systems in Riyadh

05 Feb, 22:44
2 mins

French firm ATERMES will present AI-enabled surveillance and border security systems at WDS26, focusing on integrated architectures already in operational use.

Air E/W Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

China Unveils Two 5th Generation Aircraft at the same time

13 Nov, 14:51
2 mins

China unveiled its new generation stealth fighter jet “J-35A” and displayed a mock-up of the two-seat version of the J-20 aircraft “J-20S” at Zhuhai Airshow.