U.S. President Donald Trump met with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) in Abu Dhabi on 15/5/2025 as part of his GCC tour.
The two sides signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) formalizing the establishment of a “comprehensive U.S.-UAE Major Defense Partnership”.
The following note offers a comprehensive overview of key aspects, including:
- Strategic defense discussions that went beyond the public announcements
- MBZ’s broader vision for strategic defense cooperation with the U.S.
- Planned areas of collaboration, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), warfare systems, and advanced defense capabilities
