Kuala lumpur: The 19th edition of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) will commence tomorrow at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, with the UAE National Pavilion set to welcome international delegations, decision-makers, and defence leaders over the four-day event. The UAE National Pavilion is participating with the support of the UAE Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement.
According to Emirates News Agency, the pavilion is organized by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, and showcases a range of leading UAE-based defence and security companies. Notable participants include EDGE Group, Calidus Group, Resource Industries, and ASIS Boats. The UAE's participation in DSA 2026 is part of a national direction to enhance the presence of Emirati companies on international platforms and reinforce their position as trusted partners within the global defence industry ecosystem.
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement is supporting this participation by enabling national companies and bringing them together under a unified national pavilion, in collaboration with ADNEC Group. This participation represents an opportunity to strengthen international partnerships and expand cooperation with global partners, contributing to knowledge transfer and the development of national capabilities.
Within the pavilion, a wide range of advanced products and solutions will be showcased to the Asia-Pacific defence and security market. EDGE Group will return to DSA with a multi-domain showcase of advanced systems and solutions. Systems on show include mission-proven precision-guided munitions, autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS), AI-enhanced electro-optic and radar systems, high-performance firearms, multi-mission naval vessels, electronic warfare solutions, and multi-role armoured vehicles. EDGE will also showcase advanced missile systems like MANSUP-ER and SKYKNIGHT.
Calidus Holding Group will showcase integrated defence solutions across air, land, and maritime domains. These include models of the Badr-250 aircraft, the 'Mazyad 001' vehicle, and variants of the 'AlHeda' missile systems, as well as a model of the PV38 patrol vessel. These systems are manufactured in the UAE according to international standards and technologies.
ASIS Boats will present advanced military and professional rigid inflatable boats, highlighting customised platforms used by defence and government agencies. ASIS will also showcase its maritime defence capability, featuring an interceptive anti-drone system within its vessels.
Resource Industries will exhibit products from its Aerospace, EW, and Land Systems divisions, including the MOREB MRAP double-cabin combat vehicle and the APC variant of the MOREB light strike reconnaissance vehicle. The company's aerospace showcase will feature the H500 UAV heavy-lift helicopter, the V-15 VTOL UAV, and a mock-up of its RI-MALE UAV. In the EW segment, Resource Industries will present jamming systems and an anti-drone gun.
Capital Events, along with Al Jundi Journal, the media partners for the UAE National Pavilion, will participate alongside leading defence and security companies. Capital Events will showcase the UAE's leading defence events, including future editions of IDEX, NAVDEX, ISNR, UMEX, and SimTEX.
DSA 2026 will take place from 20th to 23rd April 2026. Visitors are invited to explore the UAE National Pavilion in Hall 4, Stand 4100, where they can engage with senior leaders, engineers, and specialists to exchange knowledge and foster strategic partnerships.
