
United Arab Emirates Air Force - Wikipedia
The United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) (Arabic: القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الاماراتي, romanized: al-Quwwāt al-Jawiyah wa al-Defa' al-Jawiy al-ʾImārāty) is the air force of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), part of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
UAE AFAD awards contract to Lockheed for additional Sniper pods
2020年2月27日 · The United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence (UAE AFAD) has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin for additional Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs) to arm the Mirage aircraft. Under the direct commercial sale contract, the …
UAE seeks closer air force ties with China as leaders meet in
2024年4月23日 · The chief of joint operations for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces has met with the head of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) as the two countries look to promote ...
Localisation of the defence industry in the UAE; new players and ...
2024年7月5日 · The UAE Air Force Air Defense (AFAD) traditionally receives the largest share of the UAE’s total defence procurement budget, as stated by the International Trade Administration, and in 2021 EDGE was awarded an exclusive performance-based logistics three-year contract to supply the AFAD.
UAE air force lays out advanced warfighting plans - Flight Global
2005年12月16日 · After nearly 10 years of work, the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence (AFAD) is preparing to bring into full operation one of the most sophisticated small-nation network-enabled...
UAE receives first follow-on MRTT aircraft - Janes
2024年11月13日 · The manufacturer announced the delivery to the UAE Air Force and Air Defence (AFAD) at Al Ain Air Base in Abu Dhabi on 13 November, with this aircraft now joining the country's transport wing.
United Arab Emirates Air Force & Defence Command
The United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) is the air force of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE Air Force & Defence Command is funded by the seven emirates - Abu Dhabi,...
Safran and GAL Join Forces to Ensure Fleet Readiness for UAE …
2025年2月20日 · This long-term partnership allows Safran and GAL to anticipate and address the maintenance requirements of the UAE AFAD’s M53 engine fleet, ensuring continuous operational readiness. The French engine manufacturer thus consolidates its supply chain by securing the supply of parts and activity in its maintenance shops.
UAE: Search for new air defenses continues
2023年5月3日 · The UAE Air Force and Air Defense (UAE-AFAD) continue to search for new air defenses in response to the evolving threat landscape in the Gulf region. The UAE’s main challenge remains to reduce its decades-long overfocus on ballistic missile defense (BMD) and improve its low-altitude and short-range air defenses (SHORAD).
UAE: President Sheikh Mohammad addressing SHORAD gaps
2023年4月19日 · UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan continues to execute a thorough overhaul of the capabilities of the UAE-Air Force and Air Defense (UAE-AFAD). The short-range air defense (SHORAD) gaps will be addressed. However, there is a stall in acquiring SHORAD systems. What is the reason for the stall?