Tomorrow: the opening of the UAE Pavilion at the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition in Paris

Abu Dhabi, June 14 / WAM / The UAE National Pavilion will open its doors tomorrow at the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition, the most prominent international defense and security event in Europe, which will be held in the French capital, Paris, from June 15 to 19.

The exhibition showcases the latest innovations and developments in the fields of cybersecurity, space technologies, artificial intelligence, remote operations systems, advanced security solutions, crisis management, and industrial resilience.

The UAE National Pavilion is held with the support of the Ministry of Defense and the Tawazun Council for Defense Empowerment, and organized by the ADNEC Group, one of the Modon companies, to place the national defense industries sector at the heart of one of the most prominent global specialized gatherings, which attracts more than 2,100 exhibitors from more than 65 countries.

The Tawazun Defense Empowerment Council is participating in Eurosatory 2026 with the aim of expanding international partnerships and enhancing industrial cooperation.

The participating Council delegation includes an elite group of senior leaders throughout the five days of the exhibition, as its directorates work across integrated fields including procurement and capacity planning, industrial development and local value chains, innovation and artificial intelligence, which contributes to strengthening the UAE’s defense industrial base and consolidating its competitiveness in the long term.

His Excellency Sharif Hashem Al Hashemi, Director General of the Industrial Development Directorate at the Tawazun Defense Empowerment Council, said that the global defense and security sector is witnessing rapid transformations that are reshaping the concepts of readiness, capacity and competitiveness, which requires continued investment in building national capabilities and enhancing integration between industry, technology and innovation. He pointed out that from this standpoint, the Tawazun Defense Empowerment Council is keen to expand the scope of its cooperation with international partners and explore opportunities that contribute to supporting a more advanced and sustainable national defense and industrial system.

In a related context, the EDGE Group, during its participation in Eurosatory 2026, is showcasing an integrated set of advanced defense and technological solutions designed to provide an operational advantage in modern theaters of operations.

The most prominent of these solutions include electro-optical systems supported by artificial intelligence, advanced radar technologies, drones, munitions that remain in the air until the target is detected, and highly cost-efficient cruise missiles, reflecting the group’s focus on developing scalable capabilities ready for various military missions.

The EDGE Group also provides advanced cybersecurity solutions, multi-layered systems to confront drones, electronic warfare technologies, precision-guided weapons, and medium- and large-caliber ammunition, in addition to national capabilities in the field of space, Earth observation systems, and air defense technologies, which highlights the group’s ability to develop and integrate advanced technologies across the air, land, sea, cyber, and space fields.

Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group, said that the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition is an opportunity to highlight the solutions and technologies we are developing, and our work methodology based on partnership, speed, and long-term commitment to supporting European operational capabilities.

He added that the establishment of EDGE Europe is an important turning point in our journey, as we no longer work remotely, but rather we have become present, invested, and ready to work side by side with the industrial sector and European governments to develop the capabilities required by the current stage.

For his part, Saeed Al Mansouri, Advisor for Military and Defense Exhibitions at ADNEC Group, said that the participation of the UAE National Pavilion in the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition confirms the UAE’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation, supporting innovation, and contributing to enhancing security and stability at the global level.

Al Mansouri added that ADNEC Group, as the organizer of the UAE’s national pavilion at Eurosatory 2026, will benefit from this global platform to promote its leading defense and security events of international standing, including the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the Naval Defense and Security Exhibition (NAVDEX), and the International Exhibition for National Security and Risk Prevention (ISNR), in line with its commitment to supporting defense innovation and strengthening strategic partnerships.

The pavilion includes a group of leading Emirati companies in the defense and security sectors, including Edge Group, Resource Industries, and Emirates Cables and Interconnection Company (ECCI), which showcase their latest defense and technological capabilities, enhancing the UAE’s position as a reliable global partner in the fields of defense innovation and security cooperation.

The pavilion provides a strategic platform for national companies to showcase their advanced solutions and future technologies to buyers, investors and strategic partners from around the world, thus contributing to expanding their presence in international markets and opening high-value export opportunities.

The pavilion also constitutes a global center for strategic dialogue and communication with high-level delegations and provides the opportunity by bringing together governments, industry leaders and strategic partners to exchange experiences, enhance cooperation and build influential partnerships, which confirms the UAE’s commitment to supporting international cooperation and enhancing global security.

As part of its participation in the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition, Resource Industries is presenting in the aviation sector its H500 heavy drone, the V-15 vertical take-off and landing aircraft, and the medium-altitude, long-range (MALE) drone, highlighting its advanced capabilities in the field of unmanned aerial systems.

In the electronic warfare sector, the company offers a range of solutions designed to confront rapidly evolving threats, including the Sky Sentry drone protection system, the Light Reconnaissance and Attack Vehicle (LSRV) wide-area jamming system, and the PULSE50 anti-drone rifle.

Through its Land Systems sector, Resource Industries is showcasing the MOREB MRAP armored personnel carrier, in addition to unveiling its latest LSRV SWAT vehicle equipped with the STORM500 crowd management system.

Mohammed Ayesh, Director of Acquisitions and Development at Resource Industries, said: “We are proud to participate in the exhibition within the UAE’s national pavilion, and to showcase the country’s great capabilities and potential in the fields of industrial and defense manufacturing to the world.”

He added that participation reflects a clear commitment to driving innovation, consolidating engineering excellence, and meeting the changing requirements of the defense and security sectors at the global level.

For his part, Nitin Kalia, Managing Director of the Emirates Cables and Interconnection Company (ECCI), which specializes in advanced manufacturing of cables and connections solutions for the aviation and defense sectors, stressed that participation in the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition within the UAE National Pavilion is an important opportunity to communicate with stakeholders in the sector, strengthen existing relationships, and explore future cooperation opportunities.

The company is showcasing its latest products of highly reliable aerial cable systems, high-efficiency connection units, electrical cables and braids for air, land and sea platforms, in addition to precise connection solutions for radio frequencies and high-frequency applications, and multi-layer connection systems designed for mission-critical platforms.

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