The UAE has formed a major partnership with France in advanced defense industries, highlighted by a $31 billion to $52 billion investment to build Europe’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) data center in France.
This investment is part of a broader AI agreement signed between French President Emmanuel Macron and his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ), during their meeting on 6/2/2025 in Paris.
The following note provides a detailed look into key elements of this landmark agreement, including:
- The Emirati and French entities leading the AI collaboration
- Potential partnerships with European defense companies
- The comprehensive scope of the agreement, spanning defense and civilian applications
- The defense platforms targeted for AI integration
