Prince Sultan Center for Defense Studies and Research concluded its participation in the 3rd edition of World Defense Show (WDS 2026) in Riyadh, held under the theme "National Technologies for Sustainable Security" with wide participation from local and international defense, security, and military industry entities.

The Center's participation reflects its efforts to support the defense R&I ecosystem, empower national talent, and foster integration between academic, research, and relevant sectors to advance national security capabilities in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Through three specialized pavilions, the Center showcased its journey in supporting defense research from concept to application, highlighting its role in empowering researchers, supporting national research projects, and converting scientific research outputs into practical applications serving the defense and security sectors.

The showcase featured research and technical projects, alongside highlighting initiatives supported by the Center across national universities and research institutions, demonstrating its role in bolstering innovation and driving defense R&D.

Additionally, the Center enriched the event's knowledge ecosystem by participating in panel discussions and specialized workshops addressing modern technologies, national capability building, and innovation.

The participation resulted in signing eleven (11) cooperation agreements with specialized national entities and holding numerous professional meetings to enhance knowledge exchange and build strategic R&D partnerships.

This participation embodies the Center’s role in supporting applied research and empowering national talent by providing a stimulating research environment that contributes to developing advanced solutions and technologies, enhances technical and security readiness, and opens new horizons for future cooperation and partnerships in the security and defense fields.