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Saudi Crown Prince inaugurates World Defense Show in Riyadh

Armoured vehicles by the UAE-based company Calidus are displayed during Saudi Arabia's first World Defense Show in Riyadh. AFP
  • Over 590 global companies representing 42 countries are participating in the event
  • A number of national government agencies in the defense, military and security sectors are also among those taking part

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has inaugurated the four-day-long World Defense Show in Riyadh, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries.

Over 590 global companies representing 42 countries are participating in the event. A number of national government agencies in the defense, military and security sectors are also among those taking part.

The crown prince was briefed on the virtual command and control center, which was equipped with the latest systems and technologies that simulate the future of command and control centers produced by major international defense companies.

He was accompanied by ministers and senior military officials as he visited the various booths.