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Airbus Helicopters [ A Specialized Monthly Journal On Military & Strategic Affairs ] rd43 Year | Issue No. 512 | September 2014 General Matar Al Dhaheri: The UAE Society a Strategic Depth for the Armed Forces CAESAR Ahmed bin Tahnoon: NationalCombat proven self- Service Is A Great Honourpropelled wheeled gun Issue File: ‏UAE‏Space‏ Exploration‏ Program EXCLUSIVE The First Batch of National Service Zayed’s Children are Proud of the Performance of Duty Zayed’s Children & National Service The thirty-first of August 2014 is a historic day by all standards for us, Eyal (Children of) Zayed. This day witnessed the launch of the first batch of the national service and reserve regiments of the UAE citizens, to mark the opening of a new chapter in the march of the na- tional action, the heading and logo is to deepen the belonging and loyalty to this good earth and our wise leadership and on top to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, By: UAE President and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, may God protect him. It is indisputable that the national service and reserve are the bulwark which will deepen Staff Lieutenant-Colonel in the hearts of our younger generation of citizens their belonging and provide them with an opportunity to express the values of our national identity that was instilled in us by Yousef Juma AL Hadad the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace. Moreover, the National Service is a crucible for mobilization of energies, preparation of competencies Editor in Chief and exchange of expertise, so as to ensure the best possible use of all the efforts of the UAE [email protected] citizens in all areas of development. The feelings of the ‘Emiratis’ who joined the training camps have shown that the efforts of Zayed have yielded good and blessed fruits, and that the positive national education instilled by the founding father in the hearts of his children has been reflected in their enthusiastic turnout for the performance of national duty, and the race to express their willingness to protect their country and defend its wealth. The national service in the factory of men, represented in the military establishment, is a brief period of engagement – by the standards of time - but it gives the youth who join a badge of honor for a long time. It is a manifestation of the recognition of citizenship rights and duties, and that nations are protected by its men against challenges and threats, both at present and in future. Those who won the honor to join the first batch of national service and those who will come after them are looking forward to the future with a different vision. I even do not exaggerate if I say that they are a lucky generation who have been availed of a historic op- portunity to refine their individual and personal capabilities and skills that qualify them to face the challenges of life and build strong personalities. The National Service aims to create an overall force to protect the nation and its gains in the field of growth and development, a mission to be undertaken by citizens, regardless of their position and nature of work. The children of Zayed have proved their high national sense when they responded the call to national service with enthusiasm and motivation. They have been and will remain an excellent model for the sons of the loyal sons of the na- tion, through their interaction and rush to join the first batch of national service. While we pray to God for help and guidance in this blessed step, we can only turn our deepest thanks and gratitude to our wise leadership, led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President and Supreme commander of the Armed Forces, may God protect him, and to all those who have contributed to the planning and implementa- tion of the success of this pioneering experience, which has long been coveted by the heart of all Emiratis. We all look to these young people with confidence and reassurance for the future of this nation, which has been and will always be a bastion of patriotism and a school of loyalty and belonging. Editorial | Issue 512 |Sep 2014 | 3 A Specialized Monthly Journal on Military and Strategic Affairs Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Established In August 1971. General Supervisor Chairman of the Administrative Council General \ Matar Salem Ali AL Dhaheri 06 > EURONAVAL GEARS UP Vice Chairman of the Administrative Council Brigadier \ Hassan Abdel Wahab Al Hamadi Editor in Chief 38 Staff Lieutenant-Colonel \ Yousef Juma AL Hadad < Editorial Manager General Matar Al Dha- Major \ Jassim Shaheen Al Bloushi Art Director heri: The UAE Society a Moza Al Ali Strategic Editorial Consultant Depth for the Armed Mohamed Almusharaf Khalifa Forces Sub-Editors Mariam Al Romaithi 54 Editorial Board > Amal Salem Al Hosani Jameela Al Kaabi Layout & Design Governance in Suad Al neaimi the Digital Age Huda Al Attas Ahmed Mhammoud Photos Archive Fatima Al Naqbi Advertisement & Distribution 1\Lt Khalil Mohammed Al Kaabi Tel: +971 (2) 4415999 FAX: +971 (2) 4078191 Sakha Pramod Marketing Fax :+971 (2) 4078191 E-Mail (Advertising): [email protected] Ahmed Abdul Wahhab Al hammadi E-Mail (Edit):[email protected]; [email protected] website: www.nationshield.ae 4 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | 58 > COVER WORLD BE- 512 YOND GPS [ A Specialized Monthly Journal On Military & Strategic Affairs ] rd43 Year | Issue No. 512 | September 2014 General Matar Al Dhaheri: The UAE Society a Strategic Depth for the Armed Forces CAESAR Ahmed bin Tahnoon: NationalCombat proven self- Service Is A Great Honourpropelled wheeled gun Issue File: UAE Space 62 Exploration < Program EXCLUSIVE The First Batch of National Service Zayed’s Children are Proud of the Performance of Duty CHINOOK – A The thirty-first of August 2014 is a LEGEND OF historic day by all standards. This day witnessed the launch of the first batch THE SKIES of the national service and reserve regiments of the UAE citizens. 06 Arabic Section Advertisements NORTHROP GRUMMAN IBC DUBAI AIRSHOW 2015 17 66 > F-35 De- SAGEM 19 IDEX 2015 21 fining The GICS/INEGMA 27 TAWAZUN edit. 33 Future EURONAVAL 57 TAWAZUN BC 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 512 | Sep 2014 | 5 Events EURONAVAL GEARS UP UAE new exhibiting nation Euronaval 2014, the biennial inter- vices. The exhibition benefits from -ex policing and maritime and coastal sur- national naval defense and maritime cellent facilities, security, parking, qual- veillance. exhibition and conference, will take ity catering, conference halls and many Euronaval is also a leading event for place October 27-31 2014 at the Le other modern features. naval drone (UXV) manufacturers and Bourget Exhibition and Conference International participation is on the rise, satellite applications, including commu- Centre in Paris. Supported by the with the presence of an Indian pavilion nications, navigation, weather, defense French Ministry of Defence and the this year and a number of new exhibit- and security. French Navy, it is the major naval and ing nationalities, UAE, Australia, Tur- The program will include debates on the maritime defense exhibition in Europe key and Belgium. safe and secure use of the seas for civil in the alternate years to the DSEI expo Euronaval is one of the most impor- and military purposes. For the first time, in the UK. tant events on the naval and maritime marine energies will also be high on the industry calendar and has traditionally agenda. Euronaval comprises an exhibition, con- covered missions ranging from naval The regular growth of the Euronaval ex- ference and visits of VIPs and senior sovereignty to state actions at sea and hibiton, and particularly the success of staff delegations. It will showcase a full maritime safety and security. This in- the 2012 edition, reinforces its position range of naval and maritime defence and cludes the enforcement of public order as world leader of exhibitions specialis- security technologies, products and ser- at sea, marine, maritime and fisheries ing in naval defence, maritime safety and 6 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | security. In 2012, 30,458 professional visits from 115 countries demonstrate the growing interest for this benchmark exhibition. The significant rise in the number of high-level official delegations - 96 offi- cial delegations from 67 countries – also confirms the interest shown by decision makers from all over the world. And 263 exhibitors (121 from France – 142 from abroad) have already con- firmed their participation at Euronaval 2014 which should bring together over 350 exhibitors in Paris . As a business show only open to profes- sional visitors, Euronaval offers a num- Thales is equiping ships of more than 50 navies ber of levers for exhibitors, buyers and influencers who play an essential role in heed Martin, Mbda, Nexter Systems, Oto cially in the Middle East and Asia. their countries’ acquisition programmes. Melara Spa, Raytheon Company, Renk According to Jean-Marie Carnet, CEO AG, Rheinmetall AG Corporate Sector of Euronaval, the vitality of the global Prominent exhibitors Defence, Rosoboronexport, Jsc, Russian naval economy, with its multiple compo- Abu Dhabi Mar, Abu Dhabi Ship Build- Technologies State Corporation, Saab nents – including military, civil security, ing, Atlas Elektronik Gmbh, Babcock Ab, Sagem, Schiebel, Singapore Tech- safety or environmental protection – re- International Group, BAE Systems UK, nologies Marine Ltd, Thales, UKTI and- sults in new tensions in the ocean spaces. Bharat Electronics Limited, Brahmos Wärtsilä Corporation.
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