- The pavilion reflects the UAE’s strategic commitment to forging international defence and aerospace collaborations and showcasing its advanced industrial capabilities.
- The pavilion serves as a platform for national industry leaders to present their integrated defence solutions spanning the land, air, and sea domains.
Abu Dhabi, UAE: May 2026 — The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion has kicked off its participation in the SAHA International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition (SAHA) 2026, one of the world’s leading events dedicated to defence, aerospace, and space industries, held from 5 to 9 May at the Istanbul Expo Centre in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, and supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), the pavilion demonstrates the UAE’s commitment to global defence and aerospace collaboration and fostering high-value industrial partnerships.
The pavilion brings together leading national defence and aerospace organisations, including Tawazun, EDGE Group, Generation 5, and AAL Group, to present cutting-edge, integrated multi-domain defence solutions across land, air, and sea domains, showcasing the nation’s growing influence in defence innovation.
As part of its participation, Tawazun brings together national companies under a single national pavilion, in line with its broader strategy to enhance the competitiveness of the local defence sector and foster strategic partnerships in defence and advanced technology sectors.
The council focuses on facilitating bilateral engagements with international defence companies and institutions, as well as exploring opportunities in joint manufacturing, technology transfer, and the development of defence supply chains.
It also highlights the UAE’s advanced industrial capabilities and showcases national talent working across the defence sector.
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, is showcasing its in-depth understanding of Türkiye and the surrounding region’s security landscape and modernisation requirements, with a display of its latest smart weapons, air defence systems, and electronic warfare (EW) solutions.
Smart weapons on show include the mission-proven and highly modular AL TARIQ-LR (Long Range) all-weather, day/night precision-guided munition (PGM), the THUNDER line of cost-effective PGMs, the DESERT STING family of guided-glide weapons, the advanced MANSUP-ER (Extended Range) anti-ship missile, and the SHADOW line of rapidly deployable loitering munitions.
Designed to counter conventional and evolving asymmetric aerial threats, EDGE is displaying the Skynex SKYKNIGHT Air Defence System and the SKYSHIELD QD (Quick Deployment) counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solution.
In the EW domain, EDGE is showcasing the ACTIVECELL-SAR (Search-and-Rescue) for tracking cellular signals, and the GPS-PROTECT 4, offering advanced GPS anti-jamming capabilities for platforms across air, land, and sea.
Generation 5 Holding is showcasing its portfolio of defence solutions and advanced manufacturing capabilities, highlighting how its fully integrated model, spanning research and development, manufacturing, testing, integration, and lifecycle support, enables accelerated development cycles and ensures sustained operational readiness.
The company is also highlighting its expanding footprint across the global defence landscape, while promoting knowledge exchange, forging partnerships, and highlighting the UAE’s national technological capabilities and innovations.
Operating across the air, land, sea, and defence systems domains, Generation 5 delivers tailored solutions designed to meet demanding global security requirements.
AAL Group, the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) specialist focused on rotary-wing platforms, is showcasing its full suite of capabilities, encompassing maintenance, technical support, logistics, training, modernisation, and mission-specific enhancements.
Additionally, the group is highlighting its experience in modernisation and mission-specific enhancements tailored to operational requirements, with a focus on delivering reliable, cost-effective support that maximises the operational readiness of rotary-wing fleets for customers worldwide.
SAHA 2026 attracts thousands of international companies and senior decision-makers from more than 120 countries, offering a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration across advanced technologies, defence manufacturing, unmanned systems, and military innovation.
About Modon:
Modon is an international holding company, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). We are at the forefront of urban innovation, creating iconic designs and experiences that continually surpass expectations. Our primary business sectors include real estate, hospitality, asset management, investments, events, and tourism. Our goal is to deliver long-term, sustainable value, laying the foundations for intelligent, connected living.
About ADNEC Group:
ADNEC Group, part of Modon Holding, is renowned for its rich legacy and diverse business operations and stands as a formidable force in global business and leisure tourism. The Group is a leader in managing and developing international strategic assets and contributes to the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s economy.
ADNEC Group’s diverse business clusters span Venues, Events, F&B, Services, Tourism and Media. The Group operates the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the largest event venue in the MENA region and ADNEC Centre Al Ain, as well as the Business Design Centre and ExCeL London in the United Kingdom.
Capital Events, the events management arm of ADNEC Group, is the leading organiser of some of the world’s most iconic events across strategic industry sectors, including Defence and Security, Maritime Lifestyle, Media, Food & Beverage and Technology. Through its growing portfolio, Capital Events plays a crucial role in supporting Abu Dhabi to achieve its growth objectives as a global hub for business and leisure tourism.
ADNEC Group’s Services cluster includes its subsidiary Capital 360 Event Experiences, which provides distinguished event experiences to its clients and stakeholders. The Group also launched Capital Protocol in 2023, which provides a specialised VIP protocol service which is operated by its Service cluster.
ADNEC Group F&B cluster consists of Capital Catering and Royal Catering Services, which caters to numerous sectors including aviation, healthcare, defence, energy, business and industry, and event venues.
Tourism 365, the Group’s tourism arm, delivers tailored tourism services and operates Capital Holidays, a fast-growing tour operator with a global footprint across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and Germany.
Additionally, twofour54, a key player in Abu Dhabi’s sustainable media and film industry, is part of ADNEC Group’s diversified portfolio, further reinforcing its role in advancing the emirate’s creative economy.
Recognised internationally for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, ADNEC Group has garnered numerous awards, solidifying its status as a leader in the industry.
