DUBAI: Industry giants Boeing, Lockheed and General Dynamics will participate in the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia, according to the General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI). The North American firms have confirmed their attendance at the event, set to take place between March 6 and 9 2022 in Riyadh. Other firms taking space in the USA Pavilion include GE Aviation, Alaska Structures, Bell, Leonardo DRS, Oshkosh, PKL Services, S&K Aerospace and SAFE Boats. GAMI recently announced an expansion to one of the two exhibition halls, adding up to 14,500 additional sqm of exhibitor space and reaffirming the significant demand for participation at the inaugural event. “Our purpose-built venue features will allow exhibitors to demonstrate the latest assets and technologies in an optimal networking environment for collaboration and innovation,” Shaun Ormrod, CEO of the World Defense Show said. Saudi Arabia is looking to localize 50 percent of its military expenditure under national Vision 2030 objectives.