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A Specialised Journal on Military & Strategic Affairs - 49 th Year - Issue No. 592 MAY 2021 UAE and Russia… Convergent Visions and Growing Strategic Interests ShieldAfrica: The Benchmark Trade Fair for African Continent 2021 MAY 592 Saab’s Sabertooth Takes Green Tech to New Issue No. Depths THEON SENSORS’ CEO Christian Hadjiminas: ‘Industrial Cooperation DNA Ensured Our Success’ 7-10 June 2021 Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION SECURITY & DEFENCE 2021 THEME: New security issues in African cities République de Côte d’Ivoire www.shieldafrica.com Ministère de la Sécurité et de la Protection Civile #shieldafrica2021 Editorial 3 Honours for Al Kaabi and Al Ketbi at Abu Dhabi Awards This not only repays those and recognises their leading role, but also moti- vates others to dedicate themselves to work in order to win this honour. The UAE has achieved such success since the rule of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, who believed in the value of work, applauded good and devoted efforts, and rewarded those who performed their duties effi- ciently. Indeed, he established the culture of honouring and recognising goodness. By: This has been a key feature of distinction for the UAE and one of the factors of suc- Staff Colonel / cess of its pioneering development experience. Yousef Juma Al Haddad In this context, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Editor in Chief Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, honoured [email protected] retired Staff Lt. General Obaid Mohammed AlKaabi and Staff Major General the late Mohammed Bakhit Al Ketbi with Abu Dhabi Awards in recognition of their out- standing contributions to the Abu Dhabi community and the development of the Emirate. The award embodies this culture, which underlies the growth and develop- Nations and ment witnessed by Abu Dhabi and the UAE at large in various domains. The praise of the services contributed by these two honoured personalities confirms societies rise when that Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general cannot forget those who contributed to its they uphold the progress. It always returns the favour to everyone who left a clear imprint on the path of its progress. The country believes that these personalities represent the true culture of work, role model in all national work sites, and therefore, they deserve this honour from the UAE leadership and its people. appreciate giving The culture of recognition and appreciation of those distinguished in any country and honour indicates that such country possesses the elements of excellence and leadership, because it motivates everyone to unleash their energies and creativity and moves all those who them to participate in the development of society. The UAE and its wise leadership are keen on various occasions to appreciate, honour and celebrate those who have contributed to made contributions to community service in all fields. This is one of the distinctive building them and features of the UAE. There are many initiatives that reinforce the culture of apprecia- tion and recognition of work and giving in the UAE, such as the Abu Dhabi Award, left an evident which was launched for the first time in 2005, as the highest honour awarded to civil- ians. It seeks to honour the people who have shown high dedication and commit- imprint on their ment to serving Abu Dhabi, so that their deeds should be a source of inspiration to the community. progress. The culture of work and recognition of excellence and giving is the key word behind the comprehensive progress being witnessed by the UAE in all fields. It also guaran- tees the preservation of the cultural gains that the UAE seeks to achieve in its devel- opment journey for the next 50 years. This culture regards excellence, competence and achievement as a standard for honouring and appreciation. Most importantly, it reinforces the model of coexistence that embraces all nationalities and makes them feel that they live in their own countries and enjoy the same rights. Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Established In August 1971. A Specialised Journal on Military & Strategic Affairs - 49 th Year - Issue No. 592 MAY 2021 UAE and Russia… Convergent Visions and Growing Strategic Interests ShieldAfrica: The Benchmark Trade Fair for African Continent Saab’s Sabertooth Takes Green Tech to New Depths THEON SENSORS’ CEO Christian Hadjiminas: ‘Industrial Cooperation DNA Ensured Our Success’ ShieldAfrica 592 to Focus on 06 General Supervisor Chairman of the Administrative Council Security in Cities Staff Major General\ Salem Saeed Ghafan Al Jaberi Vice Chairman of the Administrative Council Staff Brigadier General\ Ghanem Ali Al Ali Editor in Chief Embraer Staff Colonel \ Yousef Juma AL Haddad Continues Editorial Manger Lieutenant-Colonel \ Jamil Khamis Al to Evolve Saadi Editorial Secretary and Husain Al Mannaee Layout & Design Innovate Moza Al Ali Ahmed Mahmmoud Advertisement Ismael Mohammed Alblooshi 26 Nada Al Shateri Sakha Pramod The views expressed in Nation Shield Journal are not necessar- IFC SHIELDAFRICA ily shared by, nor should they 19 DUBAI AIRSHOW be taken as the views of Nation Shield Journal. 23 DSE1 2021 The publication of advertise- ments does not in any way im- ply endorsement by the Nation Shield Journal. All rights reserved. 32 SMASH Ensures One ShotoOne Hit Raytheon Infuses UAE and Russia… Key Tech Convergent Visions into and Growing Modelling, Strategic Interests 38 Simulation 70 56 76 Nexter Develops Armoured Vehicles Futuristic Battle Tank Steal the Show at IDEX Armament Concept 2021 6 ISSUE 592 May 2021 Events ShieldAfrica to Focus on Security in Cities Security challenges in Africa will be in sharp focus of ShieldAfrica, the security and defence exhibition of ref- erence where the public and private sector, security and defence players meet global industrial manufacturers. ShieldAfrica takes off as a physical event in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from June 8 to 10, 2021. One week before, in half a century. from 31 May to 4 June, an e-conference session will be Economic activity in Africa was constrained in 2020 by an offered to discuss the theme: “News security issues in unprecedented global pandemic caused by COVID–19. Real African cities”. GDP in Africa is projected to grow by 3.4 per cent in 2021. The exhibition this year will cover various aspects such as: This projected recovery will be underpinned by a resump- Establishing African cities as trustworthy territories, pro- tion of tourism, a rebound in commodity prices, and the roll- tecting states, national identities, economic actors and back of pandemic-induced restrictions. trade security, preserving human wealth, natural resources ShieldAfrica offers appropriate responses to security and de- and the environment, combating terrorism, piracy, fraud, fence needs for the development of Africa through various crime and illicit trafficking and support for private firms and means like managing resources, fighting against cross-bor- public institutions. der terrorism, and securing fast-growing urbanisation. ShieldAfrica will allow security and defence decision-makers Why ShieldAfrica? of the African continent (both public and private sector) to A continent extremely rich in natural resources, Africa must compare their expertise and to discover with exhibitors the counter the major threats that create obstacles to its devel- solutions adapted to the new challenges resulting from the opment. growth of African cities. The safety of the African people and their activities is a pre- As per the 2021 edition of the African Economic Outlook re- requisite for any form of economic expansion. There cannot leased by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa is pro- be development without security. ShieldAfrica offers to Afri- jected to recover in 2021 from its worst economic recession can leaders a unique opportunity to meet and discover a ro- 7 2021 theme: New security issues in African cities bon gathered 45 exhibitors, 2,000 visitors, 13 African ministe- rial delegations on the theme of “Cyber warfare and cyber security.” bust worldwide offer to counter the threats they may be In 2019, the exhibition welcomed 145 exhibitors, 3,651 trade faced with. visitors, 74 official delegations from 29 African countries and The event offers land, naval and air solutions to protect Afri- 84 journalists from five continents. A plenary conference of ca’s development through the following: 350 participants on the theme of border security, took place t1SPWJEFUIFTBGFUZSFRVJSFEGPSFDPOPNJDHSPXUI the day before the event on the 21st of January. t3FTUPSFPSNBJOUBJOQFBDF The forthcoming show will also see the participation of inter- t1SFWFOUBOEöHIUBHBJOTUOBUVSBMBOEJOEVTUSJBMEJTBTUFST national exhibitors and decision-makers from all over Africa, t1SPWJEFTFDVSJUZGPSUIFDJUJFT according to the organisers. The up-to-date Exhibitors’s list is t&YQBOEUIFTFSWJDFTSFRVJSFEGPSJOTUJUVUJPOBMBOEQSJWBUF available on the official website: https://www.shieldafrica. stakeholders com/visiting – “who could you meet” section. Success Story Venue ShieldAfrica was born out of an African initiative to respond ShieldAfrica is held in Abidjan within the grounds of the to Africa’s security challenges. From its first edition in Abidjan Ecole nationale de police (Cocody). The Ivorian economic in 2013, ShieldAfrica has attracted great interest from institu- capital has many advantages for a successful, first-class inter- tional and private players on the continent and with compa- national event. nies used to exhibiting at international Security and Defence This major city, known for its spectacular development, has fairs. an international airport that is perfectly connected to the The first exhibition, from 26 to 28 May 2013 at the Port-Bouët global air network. With its deep-water port, Abidjan is a ma- charter airport in Abidjan attracted 35 exhibitors, 1,500 visi- jor continental hub that allows exhibitors to transport heavy tors and 11 African ministerial delegations on the theme of or bulky equipment to their stand. The presence of many re- “Human Trafficking.” nowned hotels helps to give all the visitors and exhibitors a The second exhibition, from 6 to 8 May 2014 at the Abidjan pleasant stay.