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UAE Armed Forces

Read the latest news about the defence force of the UAE

Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Raisbeck (right) with Lieutanant Colonel Paul Levey during their time in the UAE Photo: Adrian Raisbeck

How western veterans helped the UAE build one of the region's most adept military forces

UAESeptember 18, 2026

The video was posted in response to a missile threat on Tuesday night. AFP

UAE air force pilots show off skills

UAEAugust 19, 2026

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, with Bahrain's King Hamad in Manama. Photo: Wam

Sheikh Hamdan witnesses 'Bahrain Shield' joint military exercise in Manama

UAEJuly 31, 2026

Thunder 'loyal wingman' attack helicopter drones could be used to defend against Shahed drones. Photo: Anduril

Apache helicopters gain Thunder drones to counter Iran threat

MENAJuly 21, 2026

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed offers condolences to the family of Issa Ghuloom Al Balushi. Photo: @ADMediaOffice / X

Sheikh Theyab pays respects to family of UAE soldier killed on training mission

UAEJune 29, 2026

ABU DHABI, 2nd December, 2024 (WAM) – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, attended a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Defence today in the Al Sameeh area in Abu Dhabi to mark the 10th anniversary of the National and Reserve Service Law. The event, held in the presence of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah; Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah. As part of the National and Reserve Service Law’s 10th anniversary and 53rd Eid Al Etihad celebrations, Sheikh Mohammed witnessed ‘Waqfat Walaa’ (A Stand of Loyalty). WAM

From desert beginnings to missile defence: the rise of the UAE Armed Forces

UAEMay 06, 2026

A UAE Armed Forces honour guard. The military’s latest interceptions of Iranian drones and missiles build on months of frontline defence. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

The UAE military operates with the trust of the people

EditorialMay 06, 2026

The UAE has been fending off attacks from Iran since February 28. Victor Besa / The National

UAE confirms no Iranian air strikes on Thursday

UAEApril 09, 2026

The Cheongung-II travels at 6,175kph and is capable of engaging ballistic missile targets at altitudes of 20km, destroying them with direct impact. Photo: South Korea Ministry of Defence

Can Cheongung-II missile defence production expand in 2026?

MENAApril 08, 2026

The Thaad missile system will be upgraded with a long-range discrimination radar, alongside its fire control and launch systems, in the UAE after the US deal. Bloomberg

What's in the major $8bn US arms package bolstering UAE defences?

MENAMarch 20, 2026

The piece was released on Wednesday alongside a video of the UAE National Orchestra and choir performing the work

President Sheikh Mohamed's poem a musical tribute to those defending UAE

Music & On-stageMarch 12, 2026

President Sheikh Mohamed addressed the nation on Saturday evening. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

President Sheikh Mohamed says 'all is well in the UAE'

UAEMarch 07, 2026

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

UAE Friday sermon marks anniversary of Houthi attack

UAEJanuary 16, 2026

The UAE’s experience in supporting Yemeni communities will be hard to replace. Wam; Getty Images; Reuters; The National

UAE troops gave everything to help Yemen – I saw it with my own eyes

CommentJanuary 09, 2026

A crowd shows support for the UAE in Aden, Yemen, on December 30. EPA

What the UAE actually did in Yemen - and why it will still matter

CommentDecember 31, 2025

Mohamad Ali Harisi, The National Foreign Editor

What has UAE’s role in Yemen really been since 2015?

MENADecember 30, 2025

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