His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Airline Group, has confirmed that the UAE has an air defense capability to maintain its security.
In a speech at the opening of the Dubai International Air Force Commanders Conference 2019, His Highness said that the continuous development of the capabilities of the defense forces aims to face the threats and the threat of terrorism and maintain the security of the region.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, in a speech at the magazine «Dubai Dubai», which is issued by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, said that «Dubai Air Show» is one of the most important successes of Dubai, and the most challenging history.
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HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Aviation Authority, and Chairman of Emirates Aviation Group, inaugurated the ninth session of the Dubai International Air Force Leaders Conference »With the participation of 500 leaders of the military air force, representatives of the air force, and military delegations from countries of the world.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum welcomed the participants on behalf of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum explained that the conference will discuss the great shift in the capabilities of the Air Force, and how the Air Force will deal with modern technologies and the continuous developments in those technologies, saying that «the continuous development of the capabilities of the defense forces, aims to face the threats and the threat of terrorism and preserve the security of the region» .
His Highness said that the UAE has a strong air defense capability, preserves its security, and the Air Force and its allies are confronting the threat of terrorism that threatens international peace, and welcomes partnerships to contribute to the development of defense forces, stressing that the UAE is keen on diplomatic and peaceful methods in dealing with any dispute And supports international initiatives calling for the adoption of peaceful means to resolve differences.
Drones
During the conference, military commanders and air force experts warned of the danger of drones, which are now being used to hit civilian and military targets in the Gulf region, pointing out that the danger of these aircraft lies in the range of up to 1000 kilometers, carrying about 10 kilograms of explosives And flying at low levels, targeting civilian and economic facilities, leaving dead and significant economic losses.
Major General Khalid Abdullah Al Mazrouei, the former commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense, said that this year witnessed several attacks using drones carrying explosives in Saudi Arabia to become a fighting element that requires the air defense forces in the region to develop its capabilities to face this new threat.
He added: «Air defense strategies in the region must be reformulated, so as to form a barrier to prevent the arrival of such aircraft for civilian or military targets».
Aviation Show
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said that the exhibition is one of Dubai's most important and challenging history, which began modestly in 1986 at the Dubai World Trade Center, which was built as the first complex designed specifically for exhibitions and conferences.
Speaking at Dubai Civil Aviation Magazine, Trans Dubai, he added that the exhibition has witnessed a spectacular growth since the organization was transferred to Dubai International Airport in 1989, where it enjoyed an area of 7000 square meters, before moving back to Its current location.
His Highness stressed that the organization of this year's session, from the biennial exhibition, has achieved amazing growth, making it the third largest exhibition of its kind in the world.
“This spectacular trade record will continue in the coming years, given the rapid growth of the aviation industry. Unlike other venues, Dubai is a very different aviation success story. It is home to the world's busiest airport for international travelers, five years in a row. "The world's largest aircraft operator, Airbus A380 and Boeing 777," he said.
His Highness pointed out that the air show has reached full maturity in terms of strengthening the organization capabilities and increasing the participation of companies and aircraft, which is clearly evident in Dubai, which represents a new and thriving air travel market center. Clear, to enable the city to develop itself as a strong polarization center.
Defense systems
The CEO of Sigma, organizer of the conference, Riad Kahwaji, told reporters that the conference discussed how to introduce artificial intelligence with air defense systems, radars, sensors and communication devices, to ensure any advanced threats and rapid response to any danger. He added that the speakers reviewed the technologies of the fifth generation of aircraft, used by the United States and some major countries, and discussed the future of military aircraft, and the conceptualization of the sixth generation of aircraft and fighter «stealth» invisible radars.
Conference sessions
The conference, which was held under the theme: "Building a more resilient combat force capable of adapting and balancing high and low-tech solutions," discussed the adoption of new generation technologies in the field of air defense, and addressed the future and future operational requirements of the Air Force, and «leadership and training of the future force. Training in joint operations for fourth and fifth generation aircraft, research on the transition to multiple air force operations, techniques for future air combat strategy and requirements for tomorrow's fighter, future sensing systems and the creation of a multi-command command and control system architecture. »Machines.