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Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, chaired the second Defence Council meeting of 2026. The meeting reviewed updates on key programmes aimed at developing the UAE’s defence system and enhancing efficiency and operational readiness in line with the Ministry of Defence’s strategic direction. His Highness emphasised the importance of continuing to advance the defence system in accordance with the highest international standards, while strengthening readiness across all sectors to support national security and safeguard the nation’s achievements. Discussions focused on development and modernisation plans across defence sectors, as well as initiatives designed to enhance operational performance and strengthen both human and technical capabilities. The Council also reviewed future projects aligned with the Ministry of Defence’s long-term priorities. The meeting was attended by His Excellency Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and His Excellency Lt. General Staff Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, along with senior armed forces officers.
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