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Al Bawaba
09-04-2025
- Science
- Al Bawaba
UAE Defense Ministry develops AI robot to detect suspicious packages
Published April 9th, 2025 - 07:29 GMT ALBAWABA – The UAE Ministry of Defense has announced the unveiling of an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) robot. The robot is set to begin operation in a few months and will be capable of detecting suspicious packages remotely. UAE's new AI TIGR robot The UAE Ministry of Defense unveiled an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robot capable of remotely detecting suspicious packages from up to 800 meters. The robot can easily identify chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) to ministry officials, the robot will begin official operations in six months. The Tactical Ground Identification Robot (TIGR) was revealed during the World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit (WCEMS) in Abu Dhabi. 'Instead of sending human personnel, we can deploy the AI robot. It is equipped with sensors that detect potential threats remotely by transmitting live footage and data back to the operator in real time,' stated a spokesperson from the ministry. وزارة الدفاع تبرز دورها كشريك استراتيجي في القمة العالمية للطوارئ والأزمات 2025 بتقنيات متقدمة وحلول متبكرة تشارك وزارة الدفاع في القمة العالمية للطوارئ والأزمات 2025، المقامة في مركز أبوظبي الوطني للمعارض (أدنيك)، بصفتها شريكًا استراتيجيًا لهيئة الطوارئ والأزمات والكوارث، حيث… — وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) April 8, 2025 The robot was tested in front of the audience at WCEMS, and upon detecting and identifying a threat, the TIGR robot notified the defense team to take security measures and actions in the surrounding area. Additionally, the robot can collect samples from the soil, air, and overall environment to assist the ministry in conducting further analysis. The TIGR robot was designed and manufactured entirely by the UAE Ministry of Defense. It has undergone several tests and training over the past year and is expected to be in service within the next six months. Also Read Meet the AI robot from UAE that picks strawberries © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Arab News
30-01-2025
- Business
- Arab News
UAE inaugurates first French-made Rafale fighter jet in Paris
LONDON: The UAE Ministry of Defense has inaugurated its first French-made Rafale fighter jet, marking a significant enhancement to the capabilities of the Emirati Armed Forces. The ministry said on Thursday that the move is part of a deal signed with French aerospace company Dassault Aviation, highlighting the strong strategic partnership between Paris and Abu Dhabi. The French-made Rafale is regarded as one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat aircraft. The UAE aims to enhance its defense capabilities by upgrading the air force fleet with the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets to address regional and global security challenges, the Emirates News Agency reported. The launch ceremony took place in Paris and was attended by Mohamed bin Mubarak Fadhel Al-Mazrouei, UAE minister of state for defense affairs, as well as Sebastien Lecornu, the French defense minister. Al-Mazrouei said that the UAE's 'strategy focuses on acquiring the most advanced weaponry and systems that align with the evolving nature of modern warfare and technological advancements, enhancing the overall combat efficiency of our national defense system.' The agreement with Rafale will feature a training program to qualify Emirati pilots and technicians, ensuring readiness levels among national personnel, WAM added. Brig. Gen. Mohamed Salem Ali Al-Hameli of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense said that the Rafale aircraft features advanced technologies for reconnaissance and precise attacks on land and sea targets, making it a valuable addition to the UAE's air force. The €16.6 billion ($17.3 billion) deal between the UAE and Dassault Aviation is a key defense agreement in French-Emirati relations, involving the production of 80 advanced fighter jets with cutting-edge technologies.
