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Dubai Eye
20-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE, US strengthen defence partnership
The UAE and the US have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a comprehensive defence partnership. This represents a shared commitment to develop a structured roadmap for enhanced cooperation, joint capability development, and long-term defence alignment. The two sides will explore a phased framework for advancing bilateral force readiness, interoperability and innovation-driven collaboration. Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs and Pete Hegseth, United States Secretary of Defence, signed the LOI in a formal ceremony at the UAE Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abu Dhabi recently. As part of this partnership, the two sides also announced a strategic initiative between the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the UAE's Tawazun Council to facilitate joint research and development, and expand industrial and investment partnerships. Additionally, the UAE was formally welcomed into the US National Guard State Partnership Programme (SPP) through a partnership with the Texas National Guard. This will bolster military modernisation efforts and enhance cooperation in integrated air and missile defence, cybersecurity, disaster response and operational planning. وزارة الدفاع توقع خطاب نوايا مع الولايات المتحدة — وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) May 19, 2025
TAG 91.1
19-05-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
UAE, US strengthen defence partnership
The UAE and the US have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a comprehensive defence partnership. This represents a shared commitment to develop a structured roadmap for enhanced cooperation, joint capability development, and long-term defence alignment. The two sides will explore a phased framework for advancing bilateral force readiness, interoperability and innovation-driven collaboration. Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs and Pete Hegseth, United States Secretary of Defence, signed the LOI in a formal ceremony at the UAE Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abu Dhabi recently. As part of this partnership, the two sides also announced a strategic initiative between the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the UAE's Tawazun Council to facilitate joint research and development, and expand industrial and investment partnerships. Additionally, the UAE was formally welcomed into the US National Guard State Partnership Programme (SPP) through a partnership with the Texas National Guard. This will bolster military modernisation efforts and enhance cooperation in integrated air and missile defence, cybersecurity, disaster response and operational planning. وزارة الدفاع توقع خطاب نوايا مع الولايات المتحدة — وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) May 19, 2025
Gulf Insider
30-01-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
UAE Receives First Batch Of French Rafale Fighter Jets In 'Historic Deal' Worth Dh63.5 Billion
The first batch of 80 Rafale fighter jets from France has been handed over to the UAE as part of a 'historic deal' that reflects the strategic partnership between the countries, it was announced on Thursday. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) received the jets — which are among the most advanced in the world — from French company Dassault Aviation. This historic Rafale deal, worth 16.6 billion euros (about Dh63.5 billion), is one of the most prominent defence deals in the history of UAE-French relations. It includes the production of 80 fighter jets equipped with the latest defence technologies. The acquisition of this type of aircraft comes as part of a comprehensive plan to modernise the UAE's defence capabilities, in line with security changes and challenges at the regional and international levels, the MOD said. The aircraft were received during an official ceremony in Paris, attended by Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, along with other top Emirati and French officials. 'Our armed forces, thanks to the unlimited support of President Sheikh Mohamed, have achieved a qualitative leap in terms of equipment and modernisation, making them among the most efficient and prepared forces in the region and the world,' Al Mazrouei said. The strategy of the armed forces focuses on the careful acquisition of advanced weapons and equipment, aligned with the evolving dynamics of future conflicts and technological advancements, he added. The Rafale aircraft have proven their efficiency in many military operations around the world, said Maj-Gen Rashid Mohammed Al Shamsi, commander of the Air Force. The UAE's acquisition of these jets supports the building of advanced and integrated armed forces and enhances the state's plans to develop the capabilities of its air force and air defence systems. The Rafale aircraft are characterised by technologies that enable the implementation of multiple missions such as reconnaissance and attacking land and sea targets with high accuracy, making them a qualitative addition to the UAE Air Force, said Maj-Gen Al Shamsi. The agreement included an integrated training programme to qualify pilots and technicians. Al Shamsi said this historic deal came as a result of a careful study of global defence markets and intensive negotiations to obtain the best types of aircraft and air defence systems. The UAE Armed Forces will continue their efforts to develop their defence systems and provide them with the latest military technologies, he added. in line with current and future security challenges, pointing out the ministry's commitment to searching for new technologies and products that double the striking power of the Air Force, in a way that serves national interests and enhances the UAE's position as a leading defence force.
Khaleej Times
30-01-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE receives first batch of French Rafale fighter jets in 'historic deal' worth Dh63.5 billion
The first batch of 80 Rafale fighter jets from France has been handed over to the UAE as part of a "historic deal" that reflects the strategic partnership between the countries, it was announced on Thursday. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) received the jets — which are among the most advanced in the world — from French company Dassault Aviation. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This historic Rafale deal, worth 16.6 billion euros (about Dh63.5 billion), is one of the most prominent defence deals in the history of UAE-French relations. It includes the production of 80 fighter jets equipped with the latest defence technologies. The acquisition of this type of aircraft comes as part of a comprehensive plan to modernise the UAE's defence capabilities, in line with security changes and challenges at the regional and international levels, the MOD said. The aircraft were received during an official ceremony in Paris, attended by Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, along with other top Emirati and French officials. "Our armed forces, thanks to the unlimited support of President Sheikh Mohamed, have achieved a qualitative leap in terms of equipment and modernisation, making them among the most efficient and prepared forces in the region and the world," Al Mazrouei said. The strategy of the armed forces focuses on the careful acquisition of advanced weapons and equipment, aligned with the evolving dynamics of future conflicts and technological advancements, he added. What makes the Rafale jets special The Rafale aircraft have proven their efficiency in many military operations around the world, said Maj-Gen Rashid Mohammed Al Shamsi, commander of the Air Force. The UAE's acquisition of these jets supports the building of advanced and integrated armed forces and enhances the state's plans to develop the capabilities of its air force and air defence systems. The Rafale aircraft are characterised by technologies that enable the implementation of multiple missions such as reconnaissance and attacking land and sea targets with high accuracy, making them a qualitative addition to the UAE Air Force, said Maj-Gen Al Shamsi. The agreement included an integrated training programme to qualify pilots and technicians. Al Shamsi said this historic deal came as a result of a careful study of global defence markets and intensive negotiations to obtain the best types of aircraft and air defence systems. The UAE Armed Forces will continue their efforts to develop their defence systems and provide them with the latest military technologies, he added. in line with current and future security challenges, pointing out the ministry's commitment to searching for new technologies and products that double the striking power of the Air Force, in a way that serves national interests and enhances the UAE's position as a leading defence force.
