The annual celebration of Air Force and Air Defence Day on January 6, known as ‘Unity Day’, marks the long and distinguished history of accomplishments by the UAE Air Force and Defence.
It also celebrates the achievements of the Armed Forces, which since the UAE’s foundation have played a crucial role in protecting its assets and defending its cherished land against all threats.
The UAE Air Force has attained the highest levels of vigilance, capability and readiness to protect the homeland and safeguard its security, prosperity and stability.
It has become a formidable force with a strategy capable of deterrence and defending the nation’s territory and sovereignty.
Moreover, using state-of-the-art aircraft and advanced missile systems, the UAE’s Air Force participates extensively in regional and international missions, adeptly facing various challenges thanks to its exceptional proficiency.
As an integral part of the UAE’s Armed Forces, the Air Force is fully committed to following the wise guidance of the leadership. It remains focused on assimilating contemporary technology, an essential feature of modern air force armaments.
This is achieved through training programs that build skilled combat personnel abreast of the times and able to deal with emerging realities in an enlightened manner.
Such an outstanding level is attributed to the efforts of the wise leadership, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, supported by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Their vision has provided the armed forces with the most advanced weapons systems in the world.
May God protect the UAE, prolong its security, peace and stability, and bless our wise leadership and air forces for years to come.
