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UAE-US Conclude “Iron Magic 18” Military Exercise
2017-11-02 Read More...
The joint “Iron Magic 18” military exercise between the UAE Armed Forces and the US forces concluded Tuesday in the presence of top brass from the two friendly nations, UAE national news agency WAM

UAE Chief of Staff Lauds Tawazun’s Economic Program
2017-11-02 Read More...
Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, lauded the contributions made by Tawazun Economic Council to the development of the UAE defense industry throughout the past 25 years, UAE national news agency WAM

French Armed Forces Minister Visits UAE
2017-10-31 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received on Sunday Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces of France, who is currently visiting the

Commander of UAE Navy Attends Graduation Ceremony
2017-10-31 Read More...
Major General Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, has attended the graduation ceremony of several officers who attended specialized courses at the Naval Forces

Emirates Defense Contractors Council Holds 6th Meeting
2017-10-26 Read More...
The Emirates Defense Contractors Council, EDCC, held its 6th meeting in Abu Dhabi, under the Chairmanship of Tareq Abdul Rahim Al Hosani, Chief Executive Officer of Tawazun Economic Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense, the

Lebanon’s Army Chief Hails UAE Role to Combat Terrorism
2017-10-24 Read More...
Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Joseph Khalil Aoun (photo), has praised the critical and constructive role the UAE in Lebanon, especially the support provided in demining the country’s southern region and the provision of military

Dubai Police, TECOM to Launch 3 Smart Police Stations
2017-10-24 Read More...
TECOM Group, a member of Dubai Holding, and Dubai Police have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish three automated smart police stations in key areas where users can report crimes and utilize other services without human

UAE Space Agency Receives Kuwaiti Delegation
2017-10-20 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency has welcomed an official delegation from the Kuwaiti scientific, research and academic institutions visiting the UAE this week to learn about the experience, achievements and future plans of the UAE space

UAE Armed Forces Set for Union Fortress Military Show
2017-10-19 Read More...
The UAE Armed Forces are continuing their efforts and preparations to organize the second edition of the Union Fortress military show on 3rd November in Sharjah, UAE’s third largest

Abu Dhabi to Host 21st Century Wars Conference
2017-10-18 Read More...
The UAE Ministry of Defense is proactive in predicting the future and is keen to address major strategic issues related to regional and international security, stability and peace, UAE national news agency WAM

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Visits UAE
2017-10-17 Read More...
UAE’s Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, received General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army, at the Zabeel Palace, to discuss a range of issues regarding

UAE Defense Minister Attends Graduation at Zayed Military Academy
2017-10-16 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defense Affairs, attended the graduation ceremony of the second batch of national service officers at the Zayed Military Academy in Al Ain city, UAE news agency WAM

Bahrain Defense Force Hosts Graduation Ceremony
2017-10-10 Read More...
The Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) hosted the graduation ceremony of a specialized training

UAE, Bahrain Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation
2017-10-05 Read More...
H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, received in Abu Dhabi the Bahraini Minister of Interior, Lt. General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, and his accompanying

UAE Launches Mars Science City Project
2017-09-28 Read More...
UAE’s Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, have

Bahrain’s Chief-of-Staff Receives US Military Attaché
2017-09-27 Read More...
Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Chief-of-Staff Lt-General Dhiab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi received in Manama US Military Attaché to Bahrain, Colonel Steve Vincent, and discussed topics of joint

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