Dubai will host the 12th edition of the Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference (DIACC) on November 16, 2025, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The event, organized by the UAE Ministry of Defence, will convene more than 100 official delegations, making it the largest gathering of air force chiefs and commanders since the conference began in 2003.

Major General Rashed Mohamed Alshamsi, Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defence, said all preparations are complete. Scheduled a day before the Dubai Airshow 2025, the conference provides a platform for senior air force leaders, defence officials, and manufacturers to address emerging challenges in air and space defence.

“The conference serves as a council for air and air defence forces shaping the future of air and space superiority while exploring strategic deterrence tools in an era of rapid technological change,” Alshamsi said. He emphasized the UAE’s commitment to military readiness, defence coordination, and joint operations that support regional and global security.

The 2025 conference theme, “Hypersonic Edge,” focuses on future operational concepts for airpower, technological superiority, and multi-domain integration. Participants will discuss hypersonic technologies, artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial systems, air and space integration, the evolution of the future fighter, military alliances, and the UAE Air Force’s readiness for innovation and strategic partnerships.

DIACC’s agenda includes high-level panel discussions and strategic sessions supported by major global defence and aerospace companies. Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement is the National Industry Enablement Partner, EDGE Group is the Strategic Partner, and Airbus serves as Premium Partner. Platinum sponsors include Northrop Grumman, RTX Collins Aerospace, and Lockheed Martin, with Gold sponsors such as Saab Technologies, MBDA, Dassault Aviation, Thales, Boeing, and General Atomics.

Since its inception, DIACC has become a global forum for air force commanders to discuss trends in air and space warfare, anticipate future tools of conflict, and strengthen international defence collaboration.

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Oksana Bozhko

Oksana Bozhko is a Contributor to Dubai Voice.