His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has chaired the third Defence Council meeting of 2026.
The meeting reviewed progress on key programmes aimed at developing the UAE’s defence system and enhancing efficiency and readiness, in line with the Ministry of Defence’s strategic direction.
Discussions also focused on modernisation and development plans across the defence sectors, as well as initiatives to strengthen operational readiness and enhance human and technical capabilities.
The Council further reviewed future projects supporting the Ministry’s priorities and long-term development plans.
The meeting was attended by Mohamed bin Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces; Lieutenant General Staff Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence; and senior armed forces officers.
Hamdan bin Mohammed chairs the third Defence Council meeting of 2026. The meeting reviewed updates on key programmes to develop the defence system and enhance efficiency and readiness in line with the Ministry of Defence’s strategic direction. The meeting discussed development… pic.twitter.com/DpWMEEO0lK
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