His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has reviewed the preparedness of military units during a tour of the Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi.
He was briefed on the command and control systems in use, along with the logistical and technical support infrastructure, all of which reflect the advanced capabilities of the Air Force.
Sheikh Hamdan commended the officers for their exemplary dedication and commitment in building a robust defence infrastructure, national news agency Wam reported.
He also praised the progress of the national workforce in mastering the latest military technologies "to maintain battlefield superiority and readiness to tackle any challenge, at any time".
He emphasised that the security of the UAE is a shared responsibility and requires constant preparedness.
The tour also included a visit to the Air Warfare Centre where Sheikh Hamdan received an in-depth briefing on the centre’s mission and its role in advancing missile defence capabilities.
Hamdan bin Mohammed: We visited Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi, continuing our engagement with our Armed Forces’ brave men and women. They embody discipline, excellence, and professionalism. We’re proud of the Air Force and Air Defence’s progress, driven by the UAE President’s… pic.twitter.com/ZXqNQHCopf
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