Research and Development in Military Technology licence in the UAE
Research and Development in Military Technology licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 7210133
What the authority says
Includes the facilities of research and innovation centres and the development of military techniques for the use of armed forces, and weapon engineering from the design, development, testing and maintenance of weapons and military systems, and also includes research, design, development, manufacture of prototypes of systems and improvement of systems performance and integration with other systems and testing
Invest in Dubai activity reference · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code7210133 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Free zone or mainland
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
Also catalogued elsewhere
The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.
- ADGM7210133 · Non-Financial (Category B)
Related activities
- Technology Development of Military Unmanned AircraftDubai mainland (DET)
- Technology Development of unmanned marine systemsDubai mainland (DET)
- Development of Missile Technology and Weapons SystemsDubai mainland (DET)
- Research and development in the field of equipment and devices security and surveillanceAjman Free Zone
- Pharmaceutical Researches & StudiesIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Research on Natural ScienceIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Research and Development in Military Technology licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
Licence Research and Development in Military Technology with Dubai Setup Index
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