# Military Software Design and Development licence in the UAE

> Military Software Design and Development 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.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-software-design-and-development
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- Dubai mainland (DET): 6201015
- Publication: below the publication gate (No decision value beyond the activity name)
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Includes facilities specialized in the development and modernization of defensive systems software, surveillance systems, aircraft safety and protection systems, special control, command and control systems, and technological development of precise aircraft internal systems, missile technology systems and weapons

Source: Invest in Dubai activity reference.

## Where you can licence this

| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [IFZA (Dubai)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) | Not listed under this name | — | — | — | — |
| [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) | Not listed under this name | — | — | — | — |
| [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) | Listed | 6201015 | Professional | Not stated | Not restricted in the catalogue |

Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.

## Routes that list this activity

- [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) — Onshore trading rights, Ejari premises. From, no visa: AED 14,000 (Licence only · plus 5% of rent)

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.

## Related activities

- [Electronic Equipment and Devices Systems and Software Designing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/electronic-equipment-and-devices-systems-and-software-designing) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Oil & natural Gas Fields Production’ Software Design Production’ Software Design](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/oil-and-natural-gas-fields-production-software-design-production-software-design) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Computer Systems & Communication Equipment Software Design](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/computer-systems-and-communication-equipment-software-design) — IFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Education & Training Computer Software](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/education-and-training-computer-software) — IFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Gaming Development Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/gaming-development-services) — IFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Designing the databases](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/designing-the-databases) — Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Military Software Design and Development 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.

## Related

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## Machine-readable

- [Military Software Design and Development record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/activities/military-software-design-and-development.json)

## Citation

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Dubai Setup Index. “Military Software Design and Development licence in the UAE.” Updated 2026-09-05. https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-software-design-and-development

[Dubai Setup Index](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-software-design-and-development). “Military Software Design and Development licence in the UAE.” Updated 2026-09-05.

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