Paladin Unveils Knighthawk 2.0: Advancing Public Safety Infrastructure and Emergency Response Worldwide

Every country faces critical moments when decisions must be made in seconds, and the responsibility to protect its own citizens has never been greater. Paladin will make its first major global appearance as part of our international expansion at the 2026 World Defense Show (WDS) in Saudi Arabia from February 8-12. This event is known as one of the world’s leading platforms for technology and innovation, bringing together global leaders, security experts, and top technology innovators to explore solutions that enhance safety and efficiency. It marks an important milestone in Paladin’s journey to help countries save lives, strengthen the way they safeguard communities, and modernize their public safety infrastructure.

Paladin was built to ensure that public safety infrastructure keeps pace with the speed of the crisis and enhances the safety and operational efficiency for first responder units and those they serve. At WDS, Paladin will showcase how our all-in-one Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution can achieve 70-second response times using an automated drone response system. This system is widely adopted across the United States as it is recognized as the new standard for emergency response. Paladin has already begun extending this global capability with international operations in India and Portugal.

In real-world emergency operations, this capability impacts how the response begins. Imagine first responders in cities across the globe having real-time visibility on critical situations like search and rescue efforts, active fires, car collisions, or fleeing suspects before they arrive on scene. With Paladin’s ability to provide fast, immediate aerial intelligence, first responders can make safer, more informed decisions before the situation escalates.

Paladin’s presence at WDS will demonstrate how our DFR isn’t just a new tool but a modern public safety infrastructure upgrade designed to adapt to diverse environments, jurisdictions, and unpredictable situations. The technology empowers first responder departments across the globe to respond faster, operate smarter, and protect both the citizens and front-line personnel.

During the event, Paladin will unveil a new product alongside the announcement of a global partnership that advances our mission to extend the reach of autonomous response worldwide and further establish our DFR technology as a key component of modern public safety infrastructure.

As WDS approaches, Paladin invites WDS attendees to visit Hall 1, Booth N32, to experience our DFR technology, learn how it integrates seamlessly with existing public safety infrastructure, and witness the beginning of a new era where Paladin continues to be committed to helping countries around the world respond faster, safer, and smarter.