UAE-Germany defense relations have faced friction over German export controls and licensing
restrictions, limiting Abu Dhabi’s access to and autonomy over German-origin military equipment.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed’s state visit to Germany on 9/9/2026 sought to reset the relationship, with the two sides launching a new Strategic Dialogue to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors alongside a Letter of Intent (LoI) to explore a framework for defense cooperation.
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