The United Arab Emirates, together with European missile manufacturer MBDA, will begin production of a new set of smart weapons in 2030. It is the first collaboration between the Middle Eastern nation and MBDA since the company’s new missile engineering center opened its doors in Abu Dhabi in June. According to Patrice Hajjar, vice president...
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US, UAE to Address Increasing Cyber, Ransomware Attacks Through Enhanced Collaboration
The United States has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to tackle increasing cyber and ransomware attacks through enhanced cyber collaboration. The deal was announced during a meeting between Todd Conklin, the Department of the Treasury’s deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Mohamad Al Kuwaiti, chief...
Serco, Starburst Extend Partnership to Drive UAE Space Industry Growth
Serco has expanded its partnership with Starburst Aerospace to provide startup space companies in the United Arab Emirates with increased access to the latest innovations in the sector to fast-track their space technology development efforts. Starburst and Serco already have a collaboration agreement focused on supporting European startups, providing them with Earth observation and space...
Yahsat Secures $5.1B Satellite Connectivity Contract From UAE Government
Al Yah Satellite Communications subsidiary Yahsat Government Solutions has secured a contract to provide satellite capacity and managed services to the United Arab Emirates government. The award, which replaces the Capacity Services Agreement and the Managed Services Mandate, is worth a potential $5.1 billion. Both CSA and MSM are set to expire in November and December...