• The UAE delegation was led by Staff Maj Gen Mubarak Saeed Al Jabri, Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry of Defence. Wam
    The UAE delegation was led by Staff Maj Gen Mubarak Saeed Al Jabri, Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry of Defence. Wam
  • A model rocket made by space agency Roscosmos was on display at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre near Moscow. Reuters
    A model rocket made by space agency Roscosmos was on display at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre near Moscow. Reuters
  • The latest defence designs and innovations were on display.
    The latest defence designs and innovations were on display.
  • Weapons and technology were also exhibited.
    Weapons and technology were also exhibited.
  • Many of the exhibits are completely automated or remote controlled.
    Many of the exhibits are completely automated or remote controlled.
  • Visitors can see the A ZU-23 anti-aircraft twin-barrelled autocannon. Reuters
    Visitors can see the A ZU-23 anti-aircraft twin-barrelled autocannon. Reuters
  • The Kalashnikov Group has an impressive display of rifles. Reuters
    The Kalashnikov Group has an impressive display of rifles. Reuters
  • A tank and howitzers decorated with traditional Russian Gzhel paint are also on display. Reuters
    A tank and howitzers decorated with traditional Russian Gzhel paint are also on display. Reuters

UAE

Emirati military delegation views latest technology at Russia arms fair

Space agency Roscosmos displays model of one of its rockets

The National

August 26, 2021

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Officers from the UAE's Ministry of Defence have visited Army 2021, an international military exhibition in Moscow.

One of Russia's biggest defence shows, Army 2021 allows visitors to view the latest weapons and technology. Many of the pieces this year were automated or remote controlled, a glimpse into the future of defence and warfare.

Among the exhibitors were famed Russian rifle maker Kalashnikov and space agency Roscosmos, which displayed a model of one of its rockets.

Staff Maj Gen Mubarak Al Jabri, assistant undersecretary at the Ministry of Defence, told state news agency Wam: "The UAE is always keen on building defence cooperation and partnerships with all other countries across the globe. We find Army 2021 as a perfect venue for such engagements that support our efforts to maintain regional and global peace.

"The event is a great opportunity to explore the latest military equipment and technologies. As the UAE envisages a modern and advanced military infrastructure, the event offers us to get acquainted with the latest trends in this regard."

The event held at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre runs until Saturday.

Updated: August 26, 2021, 2:41 PM