ATERMES has confirmed its participation at World Defense Show 2026, taking place from 8 to 12 February in Riyadh, where the French surveillance specialist will present a portfolio of integrated, AI enabled security solutions for defence, border protection, and critical infrastructure applications.
Exhibiting within the French Pavilion, ATERMES will use the event to demonstrate how its surveillance architectures are designed to operate in complex and high risk environments, delivering real time, actionable intelligence across land, air, and maritime domains. The company’s presence comes as Saudi Arabia continues to invest heavily in defence modernisation, localisation, and operational readiness, positioning World Defense Show as a key platform for engagement between industry and regional stakeholders.
Integrated Operation Platforms
ATERMES will showcase its end to end surveillance approach, combining advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, system integration, and command and control into unified operational platforms. The systems on display include SURICATE, BARIER, the Bird Repelling System, and the VIGGIL ecosystem, each designed to support detection, analysis, and decision making through automation and intelligent data fusion. A strong emphasis is placed on interoperability and scalability, enabling integration with existing assets while supporting future expansion.
Many of ATERMES’ solutions are already deployed with defence forces, border security authorities, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide. Developed for continuous operation in the field, the systems aim to improve mission effectiveness while reducing operator workload through AI driven automation and prioritisation of threats.
Among the solutions highlighted will be the Bird Repelling System, an automated capability designed to mitigate avian risks around sensitive sites such as airports and strategic facilities. The system combines AI based detection from SURICATE with acoustic and laser deterrence to assess risk levels and trigger real time responses. Already in use in several countries, the system supports improved safety while reducing operational disruption.
Multiple Domain Surveillance
ATERMES will also present VIGGIL, its modular surveillance solution for permanent protection of borders, military sites, and critical infrastructure. VIGGIL integrates optronic sensors, radars, UAVs, command centres, AI analytics, and secure communications into a single interoperable framework. Its architecture supports deployments ranging from individual site protection to national level surveillance networks, enabling coordinated response across multiple domains.
Lionel Thomas, Chairman and CEO of ATERMES, said: “Security environments are becoming more complex, more connected, and more demanding every year. Our role is to help operators stay ahead by delivering surveillance systems that do more than observe. By combining AI, optronics, and system engineering, we create platforms that transform raw data into clear operational insight, enabling faster, more confident decisions in the field.”
Walid Lahoud, Director of Sales for the Middle East and Africa, added: “World Defense Show is an important opportunity for us to engage directly with regional stakeholders and demonstrate solutions that are not concepts, but systems already proven in operation. Our objective is to build sustainable projects that support national security priorities today and into the future.”
Visitors can meet ATERMES in Hall 1, GICAN Zone (Zone 2), Stand G10.2.
