“International Defense” discusses the confrontation of misleading information and the threats of supply chains

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, this morning, the activities of the International Defense Conference 2025, accompanying the “IDEX” and “Navix” exhibitions, started this morning with the participation of leaders, experts, defense and security companies from all over the world to discuss the most prominent challenges And opportunities in this strategic sector.

The Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Fadel Al Mazrouei, opened the activities of the conference, which was held under the slogan “Re -developing the defense system: innovation, integration and flexibility”, which is organized by the Ednik Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the Balance Council and the participation of leaders and officials representatives of defense, security, academic and companies in The region and the world.
Through three sessions, the conference discusses global turmoil, defense preparations, attempts to reduce the threats facing the necessary supply chains, misleading information, influences and methods of information use as a weapon in contemporary conflicts, in addition to a session on the space world, threats and opportunities arising from that.

A number of leaders, ministers and officials in the defense sector will participate in the conference.
The International Defense Conference is witnessing high -level international participation; It attracts a group of global figures prominent in the fields of defense, economy and technology, and senior military leaders from different countries.
The first session of the International Defense Conference 2025 reviewed the importance of unprecedented challenges imposed by global turmoil, including geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, cyber attacks, and epidemics.
The session, titled “Global Disorders and Defense Preparations: Reducing the Sentence of Threats at the necessary supply chains”, focused on ways to enhance the elasticity of supply chains necessary for national defense and security through cooperation between governments and various sectors. The technical innovations offered by startups and their role in enhancing the durability of supply chains are highlighted.

The session discussed the importance of the conference in enhancing international cooperation and creating defensive solutions to keep pace with global challenges, as it reviewed the unprecedented challenges imposed by global turmoil, and including geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, cyber attacks, and epidemics.
General (retired) Khulusi Akar, former Turkish Defense Minister, stated that supply chains have become more vulnerable to the global, as international cooperation is very important to protect them, and artificial intelligence technologies, blockchain and automation can enhance the protection of supply chains. Pointing out that speed, innovation and lightness are necessary, and we must benefit from the innovations of private companies and their ability to adapt and cooperation.
The head of the logistical services group, Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Farouk Al -Zeer, said: The rapid confrontation of the challenges makes it exceeding the fastest way. Citing the rapid distribution of vaccines in the UAE during the Kofid-19. He pointed out that the advanced digital and security platforms in Abu Dhabi ports make them fully prepared to face any crisis, as they have the ability to maintain the provision of services even during global turmoil.
Professor of Operations and supply chains management, at the Bayes College of Business, Professor Man Mohan Sodi, highlighted two emerging threats to global supply chains, the supply chains intercepted and penetrated. Pointing to the adoption of modern geopolitical tactics. He warned that the kidnapping of supply chains is developing, in addition to incidents such as targeting Somali pirates for shipments, which can put full supply networks at risk. If one country controls major commercial roads, this may lead to a conflict, and also raises concerns about the entry of technology giants such as Google Defense sectors and supply chains, which may increase the stability of global security.
The head of the missile, fire and control department, Lockheed Martin Tim Cahill, concluded by saying: The universal supply chains are gradually stabilized, although the challenges are still in place, especially in supplying biomers such as titanium. Pointing out that the United States recognizes the necessity of restructuring supply chains, but the bureaucracy slows progress, and the main solution is the international cooperation to build flexible global supply chains through strategic partnerships.

The conference, which bears the slogan “Re -crystallizing the defense system: innovation, integration and flexibility”, is organized by ADNEC Group, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the Balance Council, the participation of a variety of personalities, including high -level government officials, defense policy makers, industry leaders, innovators, And representatives of multinationals.
It also constitutes a major platform for promoting cross -border cooperation and establishing long -term partnerships, which reflects the UAE’s commitment to developing international cooperation and innovation in the defense sector.
The conference is one of the most prominent international forums for dialogue in the field of defense and security, and previous copies of the conference played an important role in enhancing international cooperation, displaying the latest innovations, and formulating the future of defense strategies, as the heritage of the conference represented in influential discussions and high -level participation reflects the UAE’s steadfast commitment to pay The wheel of progress and the establishment of targeted partnerships in the global defense society.