SWAT teams from Florida, New York, and Texas taking part in UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
The UAE SWAT Challenge will take place Feb. 7–11 at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai and feature 118 teams from 52 countries. (UAE SWAT Challenge)
Police agencies from around the world will once again showcase their tactical skills at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Challenge hosted by the Dubai Police.
Dig deeper:
This year’s challenge features 114 teams from 48 countries, including the Orlando Police Department SWAT team, New York Police Department Emergency Service Unit, San Antonio Police Department, and the Dallas Police Department SWAT.
The challenge, now in its seventh year, will take place Feb. 7–11 at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai.
What we know:
An obstacle course is one of the events participants take part in at the competition. (UAE SWAT Challenge)
Over the five days of competition, the teams will compete in specialized tasks, including a tactical challenge, assault challenge, officer rescue, high tower, and an obstacle course. The events aim to foster the exchange of expertise among tactical units from around the world, showcase best practices in rapid response operations, and measure readiness and efficiency in handling complex operational scenarios.
The UAE SWAT Challenge says a total of $260,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the top 10 teams recognizing their strength, skill, and strategy.
The competitions will be broadcast live on the official UAE SWAT Challenge YouTube
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the UAE SWAT Challenge. This story was reported from Orlando.