Dubai, Nov 13, 2025 (AFP) - US, UAE arms firms to co-develop AI-powered drones

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2025-11-13

A US high-tech arms company is to design and produce AI-powered drones in the United Arab Emirates under a joint venture, the two parties said on Thursday, strengthening close defence ties. America's Anduril and the UAE's state-owned defence conglomerate, EDGE Group, will jointly develop the Omen drone at a new, 50,000 square feet (4,645 square metres) research centre in Abu Dhabi, a statement said. The UAE will acquire the first 50 units, offici......

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