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          A joint military exercise in Situbondo, East Java, Indonesia, in 2023. Indonesian troops may form part of a security force in Gaza. Getty Images

          What could a 'combat-capable' Gaza security force look like?

          MENAOctober 13, 2025
          A delegation from the UAE Ministry of Defence offer their condolences after the death of Awad Mohammed Al Khalidi. Photo: Wam

          UAE Ministry of Defence pays tribute to first chief of staff of Armed Forces

          UAESeptember 13, 2025
          UAE recruits taking part in a National Service parade. Wam / File photo

          UAE, Jordan and other Middle East countries with mandatory military service

          MENAAugust 19, 2025
          President Sheikh Mohamed issued the promotion for Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, by federal decree on Tuesday. UAE Presidential Court

          Sheikh Hamdan promoted to new military rank

          UAEJuly 29, 2025
          Sheikh ‏Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, praised the outcomes of the intensive training during the programme at Liwa Training Centre. Photo: Wam

          Sheikh ‏Hamdan bin Zayed assesses national service recruits at Liwa Training Centre

          UAEJuly 29, 2025
          Hamad Al Marar, managing director and chief executive of Edge, spoke to The National about the UAE's defence philosophy. Victor Besa / The National

          Gulf War lessons a catalyst for UAE's military growth, Edge chief says

          UAEJune 27, 2025
          The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf last week. UAE Presidential Court

          UAE Defence Ministry agrees military partnership with US

          UAEMay 19, 2025
          Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, attends a ceremony to mark the 49th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces. Photo: Dubai Media Office

          Sheikh Hamdan attends UAE Armed Forces unification ceremony

          UAEMay 06, 2025
          The UAE Armed Forces were formally unified almost 50 years ago. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

          UAE leaders mark Armed Forces Unification Day

          UAEMay 05, 2025
          President Sheikh Mohamed greets members of the UAE Armed Forces during a visit to the Khalifa bin Zayed II Airborne Brigade Command, at Nad Al Sheba in Dubai. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

          President Sheikh Mohamed meets UAE's airborne troops

          UAEApril 24, 2025
          Visitors next to a Havoc 8x8 RCV at Idex 2025 at Adnec, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Italy’s Leonardo optimistic about partnership with UAE’s Edge Group

          MENAFebruary 21, 2025
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visited Idex on Tuesday for the expo's second day. Photo: Wam

          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Idex on day two of defence expo

          UAEFebruary 18, 2025
          UAE leaders congregated in Al Ain to mark Eid Al Etihad. Photo: Wam

          UAE leaders witness spectacular light show to mark Eid Al Etihad

          UAEDecember 02, 2024
          Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed offers his condolences. Wam

          Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed offers condolences after death of Mohammed Ateeq Salem bin Salooma Al Khaili

          UAENovember 27, 2024
          Al Nuri Mosque in Mosul, destroyed by ISIS, has been rebuilt with assistance from the UAE. Getty Images

          Restored Al Nuri Mosque minaret brings hope to war-weary Mosul

          MENANovember 14, 2024
          Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, on Thursday offered his condolences to the families of four members of the UAE Armed Forces killed in an accident in the Emirates. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

          UAE leaders offer condolences after four Armed Forces members die in accident

          UAESeptember 25, 2024
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