The UAE Pavilion opens its doors tomorrow at the Defense Services Asia 2026 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur

The activities of the 19th session of the Defense Services Asia Exhibition “DSA 2026” will begin tomorrow at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, while the UAE’s national pavilion is preparing to receive international delegations, decision-makers and leaders of the defense sector in the exhibition, which extends over four days from April 20 to 23.

The participation of the UAE National Pavilion comes with the support of the Ministry of Defense and the Tawazun Council for Defense Empowerment, and is organized by the ADNEC Group, one of MODON companies. The pavilion brings together an elite group of leading Emirati companies in the defense and security sectors. These companies include the Edge Group, a global leader in advanced technology and defence, the Caleds Group, Resource Industries, a provider of security and defense solutions, and Acess Boats, which specializes in the manufacture of high-performance rescue boats.

The UAE’s participation in the Defense Services Asia Exhibition (DSA 2026) comes within a national trend to enhance the presence of UAE companies in international forums and consolidate its position as a reliable partner in the global defense industries system.

The Tawazun Defense Empowerment Council is working to support this participation by empowering national companies and gathering them under a unified national wing, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC). This participation also represents an opportunity to strengthen international partnerships and expand the horizons of cooperation with global partners, in a way that contributes to transferring knowledge and empowering national capabilities.

Over the four days of the exhibition, the UAE National Pavilion will showcase a wide range of advanced products and solutions for the defense market in the Asia-Pacific region.

The EDGE Group returns to participate in the Defense Services Asia 2026 exhibition through an integrated, multi-disciplinary display that includes advanced, high-impact systems and solutions, providing forces in the region with the latest technologies that support modern operations.

The systems on display include field-tested precision-guided munitions, autonomous unmanned aerial systems, and munitions that remain in the air until the target is detected, in addition to electro-optical systems and radar systems enhanced by artificial intelligence, high-performance firearms, multi-mission naval vessels, ultra-secure communications systems, electronic warfare solutions, and multi-use armored vehicles.

EDGE also displays advanced missile systems, including the MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile, which is capable of operating in various weather conditions with an extended range, in addition to the SKYKNIGHT air defense system, which is characterized by rapid deployment and high readiness.

Within the national pavilion of the UAE, Kaldis Holding Group is showcasing a group of its most prominent integrated defense solutions at the level of land, sea and air systems, the most prominent of which are models of the Badr aircraft “B-250” and the modern vehicle “Mazyad 001”, in addition to advanced models of “Al Haddah” missiles and a model of the patrol ship PV38, which were completely manufactured according to the highest and latest international technologies and standards within the UAE, and with qualified national staff and competencies, in A practical embodiment of the advanced manufacturing capabilities adopted by the group.

During its participation in the Defense Services Asia 2026 exhibition, Resource Industries will display products from its specialized divisions in the field of aviation, electronic warfare, and land systems.

Two combat vehicles will also be displayed; MOREB MRAP double-cab fighting vehicle and MOREB Light Strike Reconnaissance Vehicle.

Both vehicles have TRAKON30 and TRAKON LITE remote-controlled weapon stations, while the MRAP is equipped with a UNI3008 wide range long-range jamming system installed in the cargo compartment.

Products in the aviation space include the H500 heavy-lift drone, the V-15 VTOL drone, and a 3D model of the RI-MALE drone.

In the electronic warfare section, in addition to the UNI3008 system, the Sky Sentry jamming system and the PULSE50 anti-drone gun will be on display.

ASIS Boats, a global leader in advanced marine solutions, will also be showcasing its range of advanced Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) for military and professional use, with a focus on high-performance, bespoke platforms that are trusted by defense agencies and government agencies around the world.

In addition, ASIS Boats will showcase its integrated maritime defense capabilities, which include an anti-drone interceptor system seamlessly integrated into its vessels to enhance multi-domain security and operational readiness.

In addition to the participation of a group of leading companies in the fields of defense and security, Capital Events, the organizational arm of the ADNEC Group, and Al Jundi magazine and Nation Shield magazine, the two official magazines of the UAE Ministry of Defence, are the media partner in the UAE National Pavilion.

Capital Events showcases the most prominent UAE defense events, especially the upcoming 2027 editions of the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX), the Naval Defense and Navigation Security Exhibition (NAVDEX), the International Exhibition for National Security and Risk Prevention (ISNR 2026), and the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SIMTEX 2028).

The Defense Services Asia 2026 exhibition provides the opportunity for visitors to explore the UAE’s national pavilion in Hall 4 at exhibition stand No. 4100, and communicate directly with senior leaders, engineers and specialists in the field of defense and security to exchange knowledge and experiences, build strategic partnerships, and learn about the latest advanced technologies aimed at enhancing defense capabilities and opening new horizons for international cooperation.