UAE defence giants gear up for El Alamein Airshow 2026

September 08, 2026 (MLN): The UAE National Pavilion is set to open tomorrow at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt, bringing together leading Emirati companies from the defence, aerospace, aviation and advanced technology sectors.

The three-day airshow will be held at El Alamein International Airport in Matrouh Governorate from September 8 to 10, 2026, according to APP.

Established in 2024, the El Alamein International Airshow has emerged as a regional platform connecting stakeholders from the aerospace, defence and space industries across Africa and the Middle East.

The event is supported by Egypt’s Ministry of Defence, Egyptian Air Force, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Egyptian Space Agency and EgyptAir.

The exhibition covers 125,000 square metres and features more than 250 exhibitors representing 50 countries, with participation from governments, armed forces, civil aviation authorities, space agencies and industry players.

The UAE Pavilion, supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, is organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company. Covering 871 square metres, the pavilion will highlight the UAE’s growing defence and technological capabilities.

Participating companies include EDGE Group, Generation 5 Holding, Abu Dhabi Aviation and its group companies, and Multi Level Group.

EDGE Group will display a portfolio of multi-domain defence technologies covering autonomous systems, uncrewed aviation, precision effects and ammunition.

Its exhibits include the SHADOW 25 and SHADOW 50 loitering munitions, HT-100 unmanned helicopter, SKYKNIGHT air defence missile system, DESERT STING precision-guided glide weapons, THUNDER and AL TARIQ precision-guided munitions, 155mm artillery ammunition and MK 80 series aerial munitions.

Generation 5 Holding will use its participation to highlight its activities across defence, aerospace and advanced technology while pursuing opportunities for international expansion and strategic partnerships.

The company will engage with government and military entities, specialised companies and operators on potential cooperation in development, manufacturing, technical integration and research and development.

AD Aviation Group will participate through Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA), GAL, AMMROC and Maximus Air, presenting the combined aviation capabilities of its portfolio companies.

The Group aims to strengthen international partnerships and explore new opportunities in regional markets, with Egypt’s position between the Middle East and Africa providing an important platform for engagement.

GAL will exhibit display models of the F-16 and Rafale aircraft. The F-16 is a multirole fighter designed for air-to-air and air-to-surface missions, while the Rafale is a twin-engine omnirole fighter capable of conducting missions across air, land and maritime environments.

AMMROC will showcase a scale model of its Al Ain MRO Facility, which spans a one-square-kilometre site and includes more than 140,000 square metres of gross floor area, five MRO hangars and over 30 back shops.

The facility supports more than 35 fixed-wing and rotary aircraft types for the UAE Armed Forces, regional air forces and international partners.

The company will also display a C-130 Hercules model, showing its role as a Lockheed Martin-approved C-130 Hercules Service Centre for the Middle East and North Africa, providing maintenance, engineering, component, modification and upgrade services.

Maximus Air will feature a model of its Antonov AN-124-100 strategic heavy-lift aircraft. The aircraft can transport up to 120 tonnes of cargo across 850 cubic metres of cargo hold capacity and is designed to handle oversized and mission-critical shipments for government, defence and commercial customers.

ADNEC Group will also use the event to promote Abu Dhabi as a global centre for defence, security and aerospace industries. Its showcase will feature its portfolio of major international events, including IDEX, NAVDEX, UMEX, SimTEX and ISNR.

The UAE National Pavilion will be located at Stand C70 throughout the September 8–10 event, where visitors can meet specialists from participating organisations, explore the displayed technologies and discuss developments across the UAE’s manufacturing and technology sectors.

The pavilion will further provide a platform for UAE companies and international stakeholders to pursue collaboration, exchange expertise and identify new business opportunities.

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