Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense (UAE-AFAD), Major General Rashid Mohammad Al-Shamsi, is conducting a comprehensive operational reassessment of the UAE’s air defense architecture in light of the ongoing US-Iran war in the region. The reassessment distinguishes between a high-end layer that continues to perform reliably against ballistic threats and a lower layer that is structurally strained under current operational conditions.
Unlock the following in-depth report for further insights on:
- Al-Shamsi’s restructuring plans for the UAE’s lower air defense layer,
- The systems and suppliers under consideration,
- How Abu Dhabi aims to reduce reliance on high-cost interceptors, and
- The growing role of EDGE and local industry.
