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Mohammed Bin Rashid and Members of Armed Forces A Specialized Journal on Military & Strategic Affairs - 47 th Year - Issue No. 560 September 2018 Complicated Conflict of the Horn of Africa Ends with Successful UAE Mediation Sweden Votes For Brazil Bridges the Gap Patriot with IRB Mohammed bin Rashid and Mohamed bin Zayed Congratulate Members of Armed Forces Visit us at the 16th Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 25-29 September 2018 Stand 12.A10, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE www.edic.ae 3 Our leadership ensures that every national or religious occasion appreciates the sacrifices of the heroes of the Armed Forces. It takes pride in their role in defending the homeland, preserving its gains and upholding the UAE’s steadfast principles of standing by our brothers and supporting the truth, justice and peace. This congratulation has had a great impact on the Armed Forces The Leadership’s personnel stationed abroad. It has deepened their feeling of joy and pride and increased their determination to offer more sacrifices and heroic acts so that the banners of the nation remain flying high Congratulations in the fields of pride, honour and dignity. The sacrifices of the heroes of our Armed Forces were also present on the occasion of the UAE Women’s Day, which was celebrated By: on August 28, when HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Staff Lieutenant Colonel / was keen to recall the stories of loyalty, strong will and sheer Yousef Juma Al Haddad determination of the inspiring mothers of martyrs. They are the Editor in Chief icons of giving who offer the greatest lessons for the current and [email protected] future generations to learn that loyalty and sacrifice for the nation are the greatest and noblest goals. The touching words of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, The congratulations extended by His Highness Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin (FDF), “Umm Al-Emarat”, have also emphasised that the UAE – Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and leadership, government and people – cannot forget the sacrifices Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed of their children who offered their souls to defend their country. Forces, to our brave soldiers in the fields of duty She said, “Our celebration this year is a celebration of the mother and humanitarianism, on the occasion of Eid al- of the martyr, his wife, his family and his children, who were good Adha, not only reflect the pride of the leadership at giving and sacrifice. They lost their heroes in the battlefields of in the heroic acts of the members of our Armed honour while defending the country’s glory, stability and security.” Forces, but also point out the exceptional status Our wise leadership’s appreciation of the heroes of our Armed they enjoy in the hearts of all citizens. Forces and its pride in their role in the fields of duty, as well as the support and care provided to the families and relatives of martyrs, deepen the feelings of pride and solidify the values of loyalty and belonging in the hearts of the heroes of our Armed Forces and all citizens. The soldiers of our Armed Forces most value love, affinity, and affection that bind them with their wise leadership. The leadership attends all their occasions, increases their joy, boosts their happiness, and shares their feasts, joys and victories. It is really an exceptional relationship that is the envy of everyone. This relationship confirms the saying that “the house is unified”, which expresses itself through the brilliant national spirit in the hearts of the citizens and is rooted in the values of sacrifice, loyalty and belonging to maintain national security and prosperity. Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Established In August 1971. A Specialized Journal on Military & Strategic Affairs - 47 th Year - Issue No. 560 September 2018 Complicated Conflict of the Horn of Africa Ends with Successful UAE Mediation Sweden Votes For Brazil Bridges the Gap Patriot with IRB RIAT - A Hub 560 for Aerospace Excellence General Supervisor Chairman of the Administrative Council Staff General\ Salem Saeed Ghafan Al Jaberi 08 Vice Chairman of the Administrative Council Brigadier General\ Dr. Abdulla Rashid Al Neyadi Editor in Chief Staff Lieutenant-Colonel \ Yousef Juma AL Haddad 18 Editorial Manger Major \ Jamil Khamis Al Saadi A Beluga Editorial Secretary Husain Al Mannaee Whale in the Layout & Design Moza Al Ali Ahmed Mahmmoud Sky for 2019 Advertisement Ismael Mohammed Alblooshi Sakha Pramod ADVERTISEMENT O The views expressed in Nation EDIC Shield Journal are not necessar- IFC 43 IDEX ily shared by, nor should they 21 SNSR be taken as the views of Nation 32 EWGCC Shield Journal. O The publication of advertise- ments does not in any way im- ply endorsement by the Nation Shield Journal. O All rights reserved. 28 “New Blindo Centauro” Goes to Italy RBS15 56 46 Complicated Conflict GUNGNIR: of the Horn of Africa Always on Ends with Successful Target UAE Mediation Sunny Times for Solar Across Middle East 62 48 A Robotic Future for the United States Army 6 ISSUE 560 SEP 2018 Events .PIBNNFECJO3BTIJEBOE .FNCFSTPG"SNFE'PSDFT His Highness Sheikh Mohammed the fields of right, duty and humani- every year! You are an exemplar of the bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Presi- tarianism, on the occasion of Eid al- Emirati youth who are our pride. My dent and Prime Minister of the UAE Adha. They delivered their speech via a brother Mohamed bin Zayed and I and Ruler of Dubai, and His High- closed-circuit TV, expressing their, and see ourselves in you in terms of taking ness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al the UAE people’s pride, in their valiant pride in our homeland. We convey to Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi deeds and stands. you the greetings and compliments of and Deputy Supreme Commander of In his address, His Highness Sheikh the UAE people.” He emphasised that the UAE Armed Forces, congratulated Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ‘the nation will never forget the valiant the UAE soldiers who are operating in said, “May you and the nation be good deeds of men like you.” 7 .PIBNFECJO;BZFE$POHSBUVMBUF soldiers congratulated the UAE leader- ship and people on the occasion of Eid al-Adha saying, “We extend our con- gratulations to our leadership, people and residents in our country on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.” They added, “Blessed be your Eid; your Eid will be the coming victory God willing!” A number of soldiers expressed their happiness and pride in the greeting and congratulations of their Highness- es and stressed the high morale and spirit of all the soldiers in the fields of national duty and areas of humanitar- ian giving. They emphasised that they are quite ready under the command of the wise leadership to sacrifice everything to raise the flag of the homeland high. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Za- yed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Dhafra, HH Sheikh Hazza bin Za- yed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahy- an, National Security Advisor and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, also extended their congratulations to the Armed Forces. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said, “As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said, you are a role model for everyone. May Allah give you success, keep you safe and prosperous, and return you home vic- torious.” He extended his greetings to all men in the fields of national duty. A number of duty commanders and 8 ISSUE 560 SEP 2018 Events RIAT - A Hub for Aerospace Excellence The Royal Air Force (RAF) celebrated its centenary in style at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The airshow showcased a Royal Review of aircraft and parade from the Queen’s Colour Squadron, as well as a series of spectacular flypast to commemorate the anniversary. The RAF Charitable Trust's Patron, HRH in everything the Tattoo has to offer. to build the kind of things that are able the Duke of Kent and his brother, HRH He said: "I've got to tell you, this is un- to take us where we need to go”, Wor- Prince Michael of Kent, conducted believable - I think this is probably the den said. “That's why I'm so supportive the review and took the salute for the most complete airshow I've ever been of STEM - because that's where it starts, Queen's Colour. Meanwhile, a special to. We've seen pilots and airplanes from with these young people.” tribute to the legendary 617 'Dam- around the world; RIAT is a very spe- &QJD'MZJOH%JTQMBZ busters' Squadron saw the Battle of cial place. I hope they keep doing this In total, 302 aircraft from 43 air arms Britain’s iconic Lancaster bomber fly in because I want to come back. I should representing 30 nations attended the formation with the squadron's current come and volunteer!" airshow, 121 of which took part in the aircraft, the Tornado, and the RAF's new In the run up to the show Al Worden flying display, including the U.S. Air state-of-the-art F-35B Lightning II.
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