The UAE is a global force in defense industries

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, stressed that the UAE establishes its position as a global force in advanced defense industries, thanks to the strategic vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, which depends on innovation and advanced technology and building strategic partnerships that enhance Global security and stability.

This came during the visit of Nahyan bin Mubarak to the International Defense Exhibition “IDEX 2025” and the Defense and Maritime Security Exhibition “Navx 2025”, where he was briefed on the latest military technologies and innovative defense solutions provided by national and international companies, praising the advanced capabilities of the Emirati defense industries, which made The state is a major competitor on the international scene.

During the visit, Nahyan bin Mubarak inspected the national wings, and met with a number of representatives of Emirati and international companies, stressing that these achievements would not have been achieved had it not been for the great support that the wise leadership attaches, to enable the defensive sector and enhance its contribution to national security and the sustainable economy.

In a statement during the visit, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan said that the UAE today is not just a consumer of defense technology, but rather has become a source of military innovation, and a global center for strategic partnerships that reshape the future of security and defense.

He added, “Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, the UAE defense industries have become a model for excellence and innovation, as it focuses on research and development, promoting national competencies, and investing advanced technology, which puts the UAE at the forefront of the world leading countries in this The vital sector.

He pointed out that “IDEX” and “Navix” are no longer just platforms for commercial offer, but rather have become a global laboratory for innovation in security and defense techniques, where smart systems that depend on artificial intelligence, robots and drones are unveiled, which contributes to building more sophisticated and sustainable future defenses .

He stressed that the defense industries sector is no longer limited to the military field, but also has become one of the main engines to diversify the national economy and promote sustainable development.

He said, “Besides its role in enhancing national security, the Emirati defense industries have become a vital economic sector, as the country invests in the programs of developing national competencies, which led to the creation of thousands of jobs in the fields of technology, engineering and cyber security, and enhancing the innovation environment in aviation and unmanned systems,” he said.

He pointed out that investments in defense industries contribute to supporting economic growth, as UAE defense exports witness a remarkable increase, which enhances the state’s position as a major supplier of defense technology at the international level.

Nahyan bin Mubarak said that the UAE today competes with the largest international players in the defense industries sector, and the evidence for this is the impressive success that our national companies achieve, which has become its products to more than 50 countries around the world, which reflects the great confidence that our defense industries have at the level. Global.

He pointed out that the recent developments in the field of cyber defense and smart systems enhance the UAE’s ability to face future security challenges, and place them at the forefront of innovative countries in this field.