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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
Al Bawaba
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Saudi Defense Minister meets Khamenei in Tehran
ALBAWABA-In a rare high-level visit, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, met with Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, delivering a message from King Salman bin Abdulaziz focused on bilateral relations and the ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations in Oman. Also Read Iran close to acquiring nuclear weapons: IAEA Chief During the meeting, Khamenei emphasized the mutual benefits of expanding relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. "Our relationship can be complementary, and cooperation among regional brothers is far better than reliance on outsiders," he stated. Khamenei also acknowledged that some actors are hostile to improved Saudi-Iran ties, but expressed Iran's readiness to overcome these challenges. Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister, delivered a message from the King of Saudi Arabia to Imam Khamenei on Thursday, April 17, 2025. — (@khamenei_ir) April 17, 2025 Prince Khalid also held talks with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces. According to Iranian state media, discussions focused on developing defense cooperation, enhancing regional peace and stability, and joint efforts to combat terrorism. بتوجيه من القيادة -أيدها الله- وصل صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير خالد بن سلمان بن عبدالعزيز وزير الدفاع، والوفد المرافق له، اليوم، إلى العاصمة الإيرانية طهران في زيارةٍ رسمية. وسيعقد سموه خلال الزيارة عددًا من اللقاءات لبحث العلاقات الثنائية بين البلدين، ومناقشة القضايا والموضوعات ذات… — وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) April 17, 2025 This visit marks the most senior-level Saudi visit to Iran in over two decades, the last being King Abdullah's trip in 1997 during the presidency of reformist Mohammad Khatami. Also Read U.S. and KSA near landmark nuclear deal ahead of Trump's visit The Saudi-Iranian meeting comes as Iran continues indirect negotiations with the United States over a possible new nuclear deal. Washington and Tel Aviv have warned of potential military action should talks collapse, while Iran has cautioned that any strike on its territory could trigger a wider regional conflict. As the U.S. maintains a military footprint in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf, this renewed Saudi-Iranian dialogue signals a significant shift in regional diplomacy amid fragile nuclear talks and persistent security threats.
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 (
Leaders
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Royal Saudi Navy Participates in AMAN-25 Exercise in Pakistan
The Royal Saudi Navy is currently taking part in the joint naval exercise AMAN-25, in Karachi, Pakistan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. With the participation of 60 countries, the multinational maritime exercise seeks to boost global cooperation to combat piracy and terrorism. Meanwhile it aims to foster security coordination among the participating naval forces. ويهدف التمرين الذي انطلق في مدينة كراتشي الباكستانية بمشاركة قوات من 60 دولة، إلى تعزيز التعاون الدولي لمكافحة القرصنة والإرهاب، ورفع مستوى التنسيق الأمني لتأمين وحماية المياه الإقليمية، وتبادل الخبرات، وتطوير الكفاءة القتالية.#وزارة_الدفاع — وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) February 8, 2025 Therefore, the training concentrates on protecting economic waters, exchanging expertise, strengthening combat readiness, and enabling participants to conduct complex maneuvers and counter-techniques. Along with specialized forces from the Marine Corps and the Royal Navy's Special Security Units, the Royal Saudi Navy is taking part in the exercise through His Majesty's ships. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia Strengthens Naval Might with Three New Corvettes Saudi Air Force Participates in INIOCHOS 2024 Exercise in Greece HHI, Royal Saudi Navy Unveil New Partnership at WDS 2024 Short link : Post Views: 46 Related Stories
