During U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the UAE, a Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed between the two sides formalizing the establishment of a “comprehensive UAE-U.S. Major Defense Partnership.”
As part of this new framework, a strategic initiative was established between the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Emirati Tawazun Council, alongside the UAE’s formal induction into the U.S. National Guard’s State Partnership Program (SPP).
The following note provides insights on key aspects, including:
- Joint innovation efforts between DIU and Tawazun, and the UAE’s growing role within the SPP
- Key areas of cooperation, including artificial intelligence (AI) and future warfare capabilities
- The strategic scope and long-term objectives of the UAE-U.S. defense alliance
