- The UAE signed $240 million defense contracts at UMEX-SIMTEX 2026 to strengthen military capabilities and technology.
- Contracts focus on advanced UAS, robotics, and simulators, supporting the UAE’s regional defense leadership.
- The exhibition emphasized global cooperation, R&D, and knowledge exchange to improve military technologies and security.
During the UMEX-SIMTEX 2026 exhibition, the UAE has entered into $240 million defence contracts to enhance military capabilities. Note that these deals are in line with UAE policy and include areas such as Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), simulators and advanced equipment which support regional leadership of the UAE in defence leadership.
The UMEX-SIMTEX 2026 exhibition, organized in Abu Dhabi, provided an international platform for defense manufacturers, experts, and government officials to gather and showcase the latest technologies in unmanned systems, robotics, and simulation. The UAE’s military and defense industry has a reputation for its progressive outlook, always embracing new technologies to ensure the country’s security and defense readiness.
The contracts also include several Agreements involving advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), robotic systems, and advanced military technology, among other things.
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The contracts have been established in accordance with the UAE’s strategy of strengthening its defence posture by using next-generation technology and developing its own capabilities in the area of defence. The UAE is seeking to develop and increase its sovereignty through the means of independence from foreign suppliers of military equipment.
The UMEX-SIMTEX exhibition also highlighted the UAE's emphasis on encouraging more cooperation with global defense manufacturers to build long-term partnerships and improve joint research and development activities.
Additionally, the exhibition offered a platform for military experts to share knowledge and best practices in defense technology, which further enhances global security cooperation.
These defense contracts align with the UAE’s broader national security goals, underscoring its role as a key player in the Middle East’s evolving defense landscape.