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World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations

The World Defense Show opened today, filling exhibition halls with full‑scale military platforms — from F‑35 displays to full‑sized naval vessels — and attracting delegations from around the world. The event functions as a marketplace for procurement, industry partnerships and capability demonstration.

Discovered 2026-02-08T12:33:31.846019-08:00 | 2026-02-08T12:33:31.846019-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The event aggregates state buyers and manufacturers, reinforcing the trend toward prioritising a closer, sovereign defence posture and regional access to equipment and sustainment ([source:6a411347-b850-475f-a7bc-1597cef9022d]).
  • High‑profile F‑35 displays underscore ongoing platform demand and fleet expansion, a dynamic reflected in record Lockheed F‑35 deliveries last year (191 F‑135s in 2025) ([source:8ded03ff-4221-433e-a6f9-f6af5fb85453]).
  • The show is a primary venue for previewing export and industrial partnership opportunities, complementing recent international platform debuts such as KAI's Collaborative Combat Aircraft models ([source:985a061d-6004-4a9f-9452-4d16bef24a04]).

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