evangelion units are in production in the Middle East, and Asuka, Shinji, Mari, Rei, and Kaworu have landed there in units to engage with them.

U.A.E Unit: Halt! This is U.A.E army! You are entering restricted airspace, stand down or you will be eliminated!

U.A.E Unit 2: grabs a spear

Shinji, Kaworu, Rei, Mari and Asuka engage in combat