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The guard headquarters is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The building consists of a basement, a ground floor and three upper levels. It has an area of about 31,000 square meters. [19]
The Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding Company (ADSB) produces a range of ships and is a contractor in the Baynunah Programme, a program to design develop, and produce 5–6 corvettes customized for operation in the waters of the Persian Gulf. It has produced ammunition, military transport vehicles, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
In September 2014, the United States approved a $2.5 billion deal with United Arab Emirates Army for over 4,500 surplus U.S. MRAPs for increased force protection, conducting humanitarian assistance operations, and protecting some international commercial trade routes and some infrastructure. 1150 vehicles were Caimans.
During the 2015 Yemeni Civil War the United Arab Emirates Army (together with other GCC soldiers) intervened in support of fighters loyal to the ousted regime of Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi against Houthi militants. UAE troops assisted anti-Houthi fighters in the re-taking of Aden and Al Anad Air Base.
On 2 December 2014, the defence services and manufacturing entity initiated in the form of a merger of 11 defence companies that were subsidiaries of Mubadala Development, Tawazun Holding, and Emirates Advanced Invest Group. [3]
Military service may be completed at the UAE Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, the State Security Service and other institutions identified by the deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The reserves will consist of those who have completed their national service and military personnel who have finished .
Three major defence forces were formed: the Abu Dhabi Defence Force, Dubai Defence Force, and Ras Al Khaimah Mobile Force. The three later united to form the Federal Defence Force on 6 May 1976 and hence, the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. The UAE's armed forces have engaged in numerous conflicts and war zones since their inception.
It was officially opened in December 2013 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. [1] Its first Dean was John R. Ballard, a former US Marine. [2] Its current Dean is Thomas Drohan. [3]