(The UAE Pavilion at the Defense Services Asia )

DSA 2026 Exhibition.. UAE Pavilion Makes a Strong Showcase in the Defense and Security Sector

The UAE National Pavilion witnessed a large and significant turnout on the opening day of the Defense Services Asia (DSA 2026) exhibition. Delegations from participating countries and representatives of international companies specializing in the defense and security sectors were present.

The UAE is participating in the exhibition, held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The UAE's participation is supported by the UAE Ministry of Defense and the Defense Empowerment Tawazun Council, and organized by ADNEC Group, a subsidiary of MODON.

On the opening day of the exhibition, the UAE National Pavilion hosted a high-level delegation headed by Dato' Sri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, and Dato' Sri Mohd Khalid bin Nordin, Minister of Defense of Malaysia, accompanied by a number of senior officials, military leaders, and prominent figures.

During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the latest solutions and advanced technologies in the fields of defense and security, including cutting-edge innovations in advanced defense manufacturing, air and land systems, naval defense solutions, and cybersecurity.

The UAE National Pavilion also welcomed official delegations from Thailand, Serbia, Nigeria, Cambodia, and Zimbabwe, reflecting its status as a global platform for enhancing defense cooperation and strategic dialogue.

Throughout the day, the pavilion attracted over 1,800 visitors, including senior military officials, international delegations, and leading figures in the defense and security sectors, demonstrating the growing global interest in the UAE’s advanced defense capabilities, potential, and innovations.

Leading UAE defense and security companies, including EDGE, Calidis, Resources Industries, and ASIS Boats, showcased their latest systems and technologies, which garnered significant attention from participating delegations and industry leaders.

The UAE National Pavilion also played a key role in fostering collaboration on the first day of the exhibition, hosting over 52 meetings across its exhibitor stands and dedicated meeting spaces.

Capital Events, the events management arm of ADNEC Group, held a number of meetings to promote upcoming editions of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition and Conference (NAVDEX) in 2027, as well as the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) in 2028, with the aim of attracting new markets.

The exhibition continues until April 23 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre. Visitors can explore the UAE National Pavilion in Hall 4, Stand 4100, to connect with senior leaders, officials, specialists, and experts from participating UAE national companies, exchange experiences, learn about advanced defense solutions, and build new strategic partnerships.