Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has stated that his country is keen to see its armed forces catching up with latest developments in global military planning, organisation, armament and training. "Efforts are underway to have the Armed Forces undergo a qualitative transformation that will allow it reach utmost level of competence, preparedness and leverage," said Sheikh Khalifa in a statement to WAM news agency.
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