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MBRSC, Axiom Space Sign Agreement for UAE Astronaut to Fly on the ISS in 2023
The exciting new era of commercial human spaceflight ushered in over the past three weeks by the successful Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the first private mission to the International Space Station (ISS), entered a new phase with the signing of an
UAE’s Deputy Commander of Air Force & Air Defense Awarded French ‘Legion of Honor’
Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, has awarded Major General Staff Pilot Rashed Mohammed Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense, the Legion of Honor – Chevalier (Knight), in recognition of his significant
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Receives Saudi Deputy Defense Minister
Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Defense, met in Abu Dhabi Monday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on an official visit to the United Arab
UAE to Acquire 12 L15 Chinese Light Attack Fighter Trainers
The UAE Ministry of Defense has announced its intention to sign a contract with China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) for the purchase of 12 L15 aircraft, with the option for 36 additional aircraft of the same type
UMEX/SimTEX 2022 Conclude in Abu Dhabi with $548 Million Deals
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the fifth edition of UMEX & SimTEX 2022 concluded today at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition
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Dubai International Air Chiefs’ Conference (DIACC 2025)
16 Nov 2025Atlantis, The Palm Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Dubai Airshow
17 - 21 Nov 2025Dubai World Central (DWC) - United Arab Emirates
Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX)
01 - 04 Dec 2025Egypt International Exhibition Center New Cairo - Egypt
Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026)
19 - 22 Jan 2026Doha - Qatar
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THE WORLD DEFENSE ALMANAC 2025
