World Defense Show 2024 organizers claim a growing list of cutting edge assets from electric aircraft to 60-tonne tanks will be on display at the fair which will start on February 4th.
Statement from the organization emphasized 3 aspects of the fair:
- “Huge range of fixed wing and rotary aircraft on static and live display during the five days of the event
- Dynamic daily air displays will be led by the Saudi national aerobatics team
- Land demonstrations and static display of 70 vehicles, from cannons and light tactical vehicles to tanks”
The fair is organized under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
According to the statement: “The air assets include established mission aircraft, fighter jets, helicopters, UAVs and the latest electric aircraft, while armored vehicles and tanks, will be shown on the land side. This unique collection of manned and unmanned technology will form an effective showcase of the capabilities of future multi-domain operations.”
Air displays “will be led by the Saudi Hawks, the Royal Saudi Air Force aerobatic team and will include the Chinese national aerobatic team.”
Other combat aircraft taking to the skies daily include the carbon fiber turboprop Calidus B250 light attack aircraft, the distinctive delta-winged Eurofighter Typhoon, the French Dassault Rafale C, and two roaring F-15s, while the Pakistan Air Force brings the thunder in the form of three JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft. There will be daily displays of UAV capabilities, with the Red Cat Teal2, Firejet M180 and Skydio X10D all demonstrating their unique proficiencies.
Andrew Pearcey, CEO World Defense Show, said: “Our static and live display teams have gathered an amazing lineup of air, land and sea assets. The sheer number of exhibits, as well as the vast open air and land demonstration spaces, is a key separator for World Defense Show, allowing visitors to get hands on with the equipment, witness practical product demonstrations and really understand the immense capabilities of the innovative technology on display.”
