Sheikh Hamdan Inspects Military Units at Al Dhafra Air Base

Photo : Dubai Government Media Office

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence, visited Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi. During his visit, he inspected the military units, checked their readiness, and looked at the steps being taken to improve the country’s defence capabilities.

When he arrived at the air base, Sheikh Hamdan was greeted by His Excellency Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Major General Staff Pilot Rashed Mohammed Al Shamsi, who is the Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defence. Several senior officers and officials from the Air Force and Air Defence were also present.

During the tour, Sheikh Hamdan praised the Armed Forces for their discipline and excellent performance in all their units. He also applauded their professionalism, the continuous improvements to their skills, and their use of the latest technologies.

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Sheikh Hamdan spoke highly of the dedication and hard work he witnessed. He pointed out the Air Force and Air Defence’s efforts to build a strong defence system that helps protect the country and its resources. He said that with the progress in both people’s skills and technology, along with constant training and modernization, the Armed Forces are fully prepared to handle any challenges at any time.

He also praised how the local workforce has adapted to the latest military technologies and stressed that ensuring the safety of the UAE is a shared responsibility that needs constant readiness.

Sheikh Hamdan toured the base and was shown the command and control systems, as well as the support facilities that highlight the advanced capabilities of the Air Force. He also visited the Air Warfare Centre, where he got a detailed explanation about the centre’s work in improving missile defence capabilities. He learned about the centre’s programmes in training, simulations, and testing, along with its efforts to develop local expertise in defence technologies.

At the end of his visit, Sheikh Hamdan thanked all the members of the Air Force and Air Defence for their hard work and commitment. He praised their dedication to serving the nation, protecting its progress, and keeping it secure.