A Specialized Journal on Military & Strategic Affairs - 47 th Year - Issue No. 563 December 2018 Zayed’s Dream is Soaring into the Forefront of Global Competitiveness Jordan’s Rapid Intervention Bahrain International Brigade Dedicated to Airshow Closes With Mohamed bin Zayed Deals Worth US$5 Billion 2018 December 563 Issue No. “The UAE is a True Partner in Every Sense of the Word”: Lockheed Martin 3 Our noble martyrs have struck the most outstanding examples in love of the nation to defend its interests, values, principles and achievements and defend its security and stability. They sacrificed their lives to uphold the banners of truth, duty, steadfastness BOETJODFSJUZBOEUPBóSNUIFQSJODJQMFTBOEWBMVFTPGUIFMBUF founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, God rest his Martyr’s Day: soul in peace, in providing help to the oppressed and defending brothers against every evil aggressor. Commemorating The Martyr’s Day has become a day of loyalty, pride and honour. Though the bodies of our righteous martyrs have left us, their Loyalty and Honour spirits will remain in the hearts of all the sons of this nation. Our wise leadership, all the sons of the valiant Armed Forces and those who live on this good land, will not forget those who offered their lives to keep the UAE flag high. They will remain a symbol By: of our pride and glory and a shining beacon in the history of the Staff Lieutenant Colonel / UAE and the Arab world. Without the heroics and sacrifices of Yousef Juma Al Haddad these martyrs, the geostrategic scene would have changed, and Editor in Chief opportunities would have become available for sore haters and [email protected] conspirators to undermine the security, stability and prosperity of our dear people. The blood shed on the brotherly land of Yemen will continue to ommemoration Day, or Martyr’s Day, celebrated C tell the stories of heroism in defence of our brothers and how our by the UAE on November 30 every year, has heroes sacrificed their blood to defend the constant human and become a national occasion that consolidates the moral principles and values instilled by the Founding Fathers. value of loyalty. It reflects our prudent leadership’s They have instilled in us the love of the homeland, and taught us recognition of the memory of our righteous that our Armed Forces were, and always will be, God willing, the martyrs, who sacrificed the dearest of their source of pride and the shield and sword of the nation, to protect possessions to redeem their homeland. With their the achievements of our blessed union, defend our stability, and blood they recorded feats of heroism and glory frustrate the conspiracies and plans of enemies. and engraved their names with letters of light in The blood of the martyrs is the source of inspiration to continue the brightest pages of the homeland’s precious UIFKPVSOFZPGHPPEOFTTBOEHJWJOHPOUIFMBOEPGUIF6"&5IF memory. sacrifices of the righteous martyrs reveal the authenticity of the values implanted by their mothers. Each one of the mothers of martyrs is a school of patriotism, and a pure spring of sacrifice, loyalty and belonging for the generations. The stories of martyrs in all nations are lamps that light up the paths of the future. In the UAE in particular, the sacrifices of the martyrs receive exceptional recognition from our leadership and people. The family spirit that brings together all our people makes us all feel that we are like one body. Every martyr is the son of every house in the country. The noble blood of martyrs has written a glorious history for all of us. Their heroism and sacrifice are a source of determination and strength for all of us. Our pledge on this glorious day is that the noble values embodied in martyrdom will remain a bright example in our minds. Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Established In August 1971. A Specialized Journal on Military & Strategic Affairs - 47 th Year - Issue No. 563 December 2018 Zayed’s Dream is Soaring into the Forefront of Global Competitiveness Jordan’s Rapid Intervention Bahrain International Brigade Dedicated to Airshow Closes With Mohamed bin Zayed Deals Worth US$5 Billion “The UAE is a True Partner in Every Sense of the Word”: Lockheed Martin Largest UAE 563 Pavilion at SNSR General Supervisor Highlights ‘Made Chairman of the Administrative Council in UAE’ Brands 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 282 Editorial Manger .BKPS=+BNJM,IBNJT"M4BBEJ Arnold Editorial Secretary Husain Al Mannaee Defense: Layout & Design Moza Al Ali Ahmed Mahmmoud Propelling Advertisement Ismael Mohammed Alblooshi Success Sakha Pramod ADVERTISEMENT 33 L3 TECHNOLOGIES O The views expressed in Nation LOCKHEED MARTIN Shield Journal are not necessar- IFC 35 EMBRAER EDIC ily shared by, nor should they 15 63 DUBAI AIRSHOW be taken as the views of Nation 25 SAUDI AIRSHOW 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. 32L3 Technologies Wins Next-Gen Jammer Contract Insitu: 74 38 Pioneering Zayed’s Dream is High- Soaring into the Performance Forefront of Global Competitiveness UAS Raytheon and Rheinmetall Unite for NGCV CH-53K King Stallion: 86 A Legacy is not 42 Built Overnight 6 ISSUE 563 DEC 2018 Events Jordan’s Rapid Intervention Brigade ordan’s Rapid Intervention Brigade (High Readiness) has been re-named after His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi J and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in recognition of his significant initiatives across various fields. The launch of the new name of the bri- ture of the old flag of the brigade from ibn Ali, in appreciation of the role he has gade, now called "Sheikh Mohamed the stage, followed by the entry of played in supporting brotherly ties and bin Zayed Al Nahyan Rapid Interven- the new flag into a queue lined up for cooperation between the two coun- UJPO #SJHBEFw )JHI 3FBEJOFTT UPPL the royal stage, with a professionally tries across multiple sectors. place in the presence of H.H. Sheikh trained and highly prepared force that H.H. Sheikh Mohamed expressed ap- Mohamed and King Abdullah II of Jor- could quickly open and spread, while preciation of the noble gesture made dan, during a military ceremony that the music played national pieces when by King Abdullah, which, he said, trans- began with the national anthems of the flags came in and left. lates the depth and width of bilateral the two countries. King Abdullah II also awarded H.H. relations between the two countries. The ceremony consisted of the depar- Sheikh Mohamed the Order of Hussein "The Royal Jordanian Air Force is noted 7 Dedicated to Mohamed bin Zayed GPSUIFJSFóDJFODZBOEEFFQFYQFSJFODF and ultimately to the higher good of the Secretary-General of the Supreme and their elements are well-known for region's peoples and stability. National Security Council; Khaldoon their high combat effectiveness and so- While King Abdullah said renaming Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Abu phisticated military capabilities," Sheikh the brigade after Sheikh Mohamed Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority; Mohamed was quoted saying at the translates the high appreciation held Yousef Mana'a Al Otaiba, UAE Ambas- launch ceremony, which took place at by the people of Jordan for the UAE sador to the U.S.; Mohamed Mubarak Husseiniya Palace. and H.H. Sheikh Mohamed and re- Al Mazrouei, Under-Secretary of the 5IF+PSEBOJBOBSNFEGPSDFTIBWFKPJOFE flects the deeply-rooted ties between Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court; Mat- their UAE peers in carrying out signifi- the two countries, which remain a tar Saif Sulaiman Al Shamsi, UAE Am- cant peace-keeping missions and their model to be copied by other nations. bassador to Jordan; Lt. General Issa KPJOUDPPQFSBUJPOJTBSPMFNPEFMGPSFG- Attending the launch ceremony were Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Deputy fective training and coordination," he H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, added, noting that he is looking forward Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Hussein Jassim Al Nowais, Chair- UPGVSUIFSJOHKPJOUBDUJPOUPUIFCFTUJO- and International Cooperation; Ali man of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise terest of both nations and their peoples, bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Development. 8 ISSUE 563 DEC 2018 Events Largest UAE Pavilion at SNSR With UAE putting up the biggest na- pavilions taking part in the Expo, includ- King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. tional pavilion, the Emirates Defense ing those of Saudi Arabia, France, Ger- Al Samahi went on to say that the compa- Companies Council (EDCC) organised a many, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, nies taking part through the UAE Pavilion, stellar show at the Saudi National Securi- the United States, Denmark, Sweden, sought to explore opportunities for coop- ty and Risk Prevention Expo (SNSR) held Switzerland, Hungary, Kuwait, South eration with their Saudi counterparts. in Riyadh during 4-6 November. Korea, China, Cyprus, South Africa, Bel- i4/43 QSPWJEFE BO FYDFMMFOU PQQPSUV- Held under the patronage of HRH Prince gium, and the Czech Republic. nity for us to showcase the rapidly grow- Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdul i5IJT JT 6"& 1BWJMJPOT CJHHFTU QBSUJDJ- ing defence and security industries sec- Aziz Al Saud, Interior Minister of Saudi pation in international events, with a UPSJOUIF6"&w Arabia and supported by Tawazun Eco- booked space of 1,200 square metres, ‘Made in UAE’ Products and Services nomic Council, the UAE pavilion put said Al Samahi. in Focus together by the EDCC featured 25 lead- UAE’s strong presence, he continued, The UAE Pavilion displayed ‘Made in UAE’ ing Emirati companies, specialised in was a reflection of the deep-rooted fra- defence and security-related products defence and national security-related ternal ties between the UAE and Saudi and services, including autonomous products and services.