CST Participates in the World Defense Show and Issues the Defence & Security Spectrum Outlook

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in partnership with military and security entities, issues the Defence & Security Spectrum Outlook during the third version of the World Defense Show 2026 (WDC2026).

CST also held a Panel discussion titled “Enabling Defense and Security Applications Through Radio Spectrum Roadmaps and Outlooks” with the participation of experts in the field.

The outlook aims to enhance the efficiency of spectrum use to support Advanced defence and security technologies in the Kingdom, and improve the spectrum’s governance for government entities in accordance with the national frequency plan, while enable those entities to meet their operational requirements and spectrum needs.

The outlook also focuses on analyzing the current use of radio spectrum for defense and security applications, addressing challenges related to its management, and identifying priority bands, therefore enabling advanced technologies in areas such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), radars, Sensors & IoT devices, Space networks & Satellite communications, and international mobile telecommunications (IMT) for defense and security applications.

The outlook includes developing methods for reallocating and sharing frequency bands to enhance government and civil applications, establishing clear regulatory frameworks and integrated coordination among relevant authorities, and improving the governance of spectrum management by strengthening the role of the National Spectrum Coordination Committee (NSCC).

In addition to monitoring the outcomes of the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) to ensure alignment of national directions with global developments in spectrum management.

The panel discussion “Enabling Defence and Security Applications Through Radio Spectrum Roadmaps and Outlooks” featured Dr. Sami Alhumaidi, KSU Faculty member & Chairman of the Spectrum Advisory Group at CST, Dr. Lawrence Schuette, Director for Research and Technology Programs at Lockheed Martin, Eng.

Thamer Binkhamis, General Manager of the General Directorate of Electronic Warfare at PSDSARC, and Eng.

Ayman Maghrabi, General Manager of Radio Spectrum Assignment at CST, which was moderated by Eng.

Omar Alsalik, Director of Government Radio Spectrum at CST.

CST participation in the WDC2026 is part of its enabling and regulatory roles in enhancing the spectrum management and elevating the efficiency of its uses to support vital sectors in the Kingdom, keeping pace with global developments and strengthening these sectors’ ability to adopt advanced technologies.

To view the outlook : https://www.cst.gov.sa/f0209-en

The outlook includes developing methods for reallocating and sharing frequency bands to enhance government and civil applications, establishing clear regulatory frameworks and integrated coordination among relevant authorities, and improving the governance of spectrum management by strengthening the role of the National Spectrum Coordination Committee (NSCC).

In addition to monitoring the outcomes of the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) to ensure alignment of national directions with global developments in spectrum management.

The panel discussion “Enabling Defence and Security Applications Through Radio Spectrum Roadmaps and Outlooks” featured Dr. Sami Alhumaidi, KSU Faculty member & Chairman of the Spectrum Advisory Group at CST, Dr. Lawrence Schuette, Director for Research and Technology Programs at Lockheed Martin, Eng.

Thamer Binkhamis, General Manager of the General Directorate of Electronic Warfare at PSDSARC, and Eng.

Ayman Maghrabi, General Manager of Radio Spectrum Assignment at CST, which was moderated by Eng.

Omar Alsalik, Director of Government Radio Spectrum at CST.

CST participation in the WDC2026 is part of its enabling and regulatory roles in enhancing the spectrum management and elevating the efficiency of its uses to support vital sectors in the Kingdom, keeping pace with global developments and strengthening these sectors’ ability to adopt advanced technologies.

To view the outlook : Defence & Security Spectrum Outlook