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The Future of Military Maneuvers MSPO 2016 [ A Specialized Monthly Journal On Military & Strategic Affairs ] 45th Year | Issue No. 536 | September 2016 MSPO 2016: Setting Sights on Future Driverless Technology: The Future of Military Maneuvers H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Attends Graduation of the First Military Training Course for Female Students Issue File Human Values ​​and Principles: The Essence of Planning and Performance in the UAE Armed Forces CYBER REDUCE CYBER RISK Raytheon takes a solutions-oriented approach to addressing advanced persistent threats. Our end-to-end capabilities leverage decades of cyber and intelligence experience – and help organizations, government agencies and nations worldwide confidently navigate the cyber domain. RaytheonCyber.com @RaytheonCyber Raytheon Cyber © 2016 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. 16IIS490_Cyber_NationShield_Sept.indd 1 8/19/16 3:27 PM Ensuring the Security and Stability of Yemen through the UAE Armed Forces Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, recently paid a highly important inspection visit to the UAE forces participating in the Saudi-led Arab Coalition in Yemen. He conveyed the regards of the UAE leaders to the troops stationed in Aden and Mukalla and wished them By: success for their mission. This visit involved vital dimensions and implications that cannot be overlooked, Staff Lieutenant Colonel including the emphasis on the success of our Armed Forces to extend their control over areas where they are stationed, and anchor security and stability in these re- Yousef Juma Al Haddad gions. This is a significant security achievement of our heroes participating within Editor in Chief the Arab Coalition Forces. [email protected] Accompanied by a group of senior army officers, Lt. General Al Rumaithi also attended the official inauguration of several important projects and critical de- velopment facilities, including the airport of Aden and the airport of Riyan in Hadhramaut, which represents a quantum leap on the path of reconstruction of those cities and regions and restoration of normal life there. This visit has confirmed beyond any doubt that our Armed Forces operate ac- cording to a civilised humanitarian philosophy, raise the banner of reconstruc- tion and seek to achieve their humanitarian and relief objectives enthusiastically and effectively. This visit has revealed the efforts the UAE has taken in terms of rehabilitation of infrastructure in the cities and regions of Yemen where the UAE Armed Forces are stationed. Such development projects offered by our Armed Forces are an obvious transla- tion of the fact that the Arab coalition aims only to ensure the security and stabil- ity of our brothers in Yemen, without any political or strategic ambitions. There are also other dimensions and implications of this important visit in terms of constant communication and interaction with the heroes of our Armed Forces stationed in Yemen, with the aim of reassuring them and meeting their requirements. The visit of the Chief of Staff of our Armed Forces to our heroes in sisterly Yemen is a reflection of a system of values that are deep-rooted in our beloved country. Our Armed Forces reflects these values through their interactions and interrelationships based on appreciation and respect. Our heroes in Yemen are a dear part of our Armed Forces, and the continuous communication with them embodies the wise leadership, led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme commander of the Armed Forces, whose direc- tives - to provide the utmost attention and care for our Armed Forces in Yemen – constitute top priority in the action plans and programmes of the commanders of our Armed Forces• Editorial | Issue 536 | Sep 2016 | 3 8 < Farnborough A Specialized Monthly Journal on Military International and Strategic Affairs Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Airshow Established In August 1971. 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Sheikh Mohamed bin weapons that never miss Zayed Attends Graduation of the First Military Training Course for Female Students Issue File Human Values and Principles: The Essence of Planning and Performance in the UAE Armed Forces His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince 52 of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme < Commander of the UAE Armed Forces recently attended the gradu- V-22 Osprey: ation ceremony for the first military Redefining oper- training course for female students. His daughter, granddaughter and a ational possibili- number of Sheikhas were a part of ties possibilities the ceremony. 06 Advertisements RAYTHEON IFC NIMR 27 EMBRAER D&S 37 IDEX 57 68 < Modernisation of Intercontinental Ballistic MissileSystem The views expressed in Nation Shield Journal are not necessarily shared by, nor should they be taken as the views of Nation Shield Journal. The publication of advertisements does not in any way imply endorsement by the Nation Shield Journal. All rights reserved. | Issue 536 | Sep 2016 | 5 HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Attends the graduation ceremony for the first military training course for female students His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Falasi, Commander of Khawla bint Al Azwar and the soldiers of Mohamed. You have the Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Military School, delivered a speech where she right to be proud today of what you have Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE lauded the trainees’ determination and per- learned.” Armed Forces recently attended the gradu- severance. Brigadier Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin ation ceremony for the first military train- She said, “Despite their young age, the Mohammed Al Nahyan honoured the gradu- ing course for female students. His daughter, daughters of the UAE abandoned their com- ates and distributed certificates to them. granddaughter and a number of Sheikhas fort and opted to have the honour of training Major Khawla Nasser, Director of Khawla were a part of the ceremony. in military skills. They exhibited patience, bint Al Azwar School, said the three-week Following the official ceremony and the determination and perseverance. You are the course covered basic military skills, includ- graduates’ military parade, Colonel Afra Al daughters of Zayed, the daughters of Khalifa ing infantry, shooting and firearms handling. Ensuring the Security and Stability of Yemen through the UAE Armed Forces Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, recently paid a highly im- portant inspection visit to the UAE forces participating in the Saudi-led Arab Coali- tion in Yemen. He conveyed the regards of the UAE leaders to the troops stationed in Aden and Mukalla and wished them success for their mission. 6 | Sep 2016 | Issue 536 | HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Attends the graduation ceremony for the first military training course for female students The course instructor Salha Musa said the civilian life and that she learnt how to adapt Nahyan, Chairman of the National and Re- trainees learnt a number of skills, including to different situations. serve Service Authority, Sheikh Khalifa bin shooting, using Caracal pistols and M16 ri- On the other hand, Sheikha Hamda bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Sheikh fles. Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, 12, said Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al H.H. Sheikha Hasa bint Mohamed bin she found military life to be well-organised Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is 15-years-old, said and driven by achievement and learnt news Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Sheikhs, senior armed she was proud of the experience, which ena- skills. forces officers and relatives of the graduates. bled her to re-discover her potential in chal- The event was also attended by H.H. H.H. Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan bin Mo- lenging situations. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al hammed Al Nahyan, wife of H.H. Sheikh While Sheikha Hasa bint Mohammed bin Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was also Hamad Al Nahyan, 13, said she realised that bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Brigadier Sheikh present at the event. the military life is totally different from the Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Ensuring the Security and Stability of Yemen through the UAE Armed Forces | Issue 536 | Sep 2016 | 7 Events Farnborough International Airshow The show had recorded orders and options to the value of $123.9 billion in 2014, of which 70 percent were from Arrows. he 2016 Farnborough Inter- outside the UK. The 2016 Farnborough International nationalT Airshow, an interna- For the first time Austria, Brazil, Re- recorded just over 73,000 trade visits tional aerospace and defence in- public of Ireland and South Korea all over the week, with approximately 25 dustry exhibition held annually had dedicated country pavilions, bring- percent of its visitor base being either in Hampshire, England, closed on ing the international pavilions to 22.
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