### 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Engages at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh

State Minister of Defence Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara represented Sri Lanka at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026 in Saudi Arabia (Feb 8–12), focusing on strategic partnerships and modernization. • Global Scale: The event features over 1,486 entities from 89 countries, showcasing innovations in air, land, sea, space, and security domains. • Strategic Diplomacy: The Deputy Minister is scheduled for high-level bilateral meetings to deepen defence cooperation and strengthen broader diplomatic ties with international partners. • Industrial Exposure: Tours of the exhibition highlighted integrated defence solutions and cutting-edge tech, critical for Sri Lanka’s interest in security technology and professional military development. • Economic Context: Engagement in such forums facilitates business development and explores collaborative frameworks that may impact future national security infrastructure.