Union Fortress 2 - Military Show 3 November 2017 by UAE Armed Forces حصن الإتحاد

The second edition of Union Fortress show, the largest-ever live military demonstration by the UAE Armed Forces, took place in Al Khan area in Sharjah on Friday. The military parade was organised to show its role in safeguarding the security, as part of the UAE Flag Day celebrations. The event was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Executive Council; Sheikh Abdullah bin Salim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Lieutenant-General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, and senior officials from the Ministry of Interior (MoI). A massive gathering of citizens and expatriates were spectators to the military exercise, which showed capabilities of the Armed Forces including its code of conduct, equipment and training to defend the nation and its people. Military helicopters and fighter aircraft showed feats on the sky while armoured vehicles moved on the roads and armed boats steered through the waters of Al Khan. The show emphasised the readiness, courage, and professionalism of the forces to confront regional threats and challenges. Organised by the UAE Armed Forces, the Union Fortress live military demonstration showcases our nation’s highly trained soldiers. #unionfortress2 #unionfortress unionfortress حصن الإتحاد Video Production By: Hawk Solutions Middle East www.hsmea.com