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NIMR Automotive Wins First International Contract
2017-11-07 Read More...
NIMR Automotive, a subsidiary of the UAE’s Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), has today announced its first international contract to export its vehicles outside of the MENA region through an agreement with the Ministry of Defense and

UAE Minister of Defense Receives South Korean Counterpart
2017-11-06 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs, received the South Korean Defense Minister, Song Young-moo, and his accompanying delegation, UAE national news agency WAM

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

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

UMEX, SIMTEX 2018 Committee Holds First Meeting
2017-10-18 Read More...
The Higher Organizing Committee of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX 2018) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition and Conference (SimTEX 2018), held its first coordination meeting at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

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

8th Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference (DIAC 2017)
2017-10-12 Read More...
The 8th Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference (DIAC 2017) will be held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai on November 11, 2017, under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister

Dubai to Host 71st International Astronautical Congress
2017-10-03 Read More...
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that space science and research are key components in the UAE’s drive to achieve its Centennial 2071 goals, UAE national news agency WAM

UAE, US Conclude Joint Military Exercise
2017-10-02 Read More...
States has concluded on Saturday 30 September 2017, UAE national news agency WAM

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