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UAE Armed Forces

Read the latest news about the defence force of the UAE

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
The UAE Armed Forces are marking 50 years since unification on May 6, 2026. The National

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
Play02:12

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
Play03:10

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

CommentDecember 31, 2025
Mohamad Ali Harisi, The National Foreign Editor
Play01:53

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

MENADecember 30, 2025
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
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