The UAE is exploring the acquisition and localization of advanced Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) technologies, as part of a broader strategy to boost its defense technology base and reduce reliance on traditional partners.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The UAE’s strategic motives for cooperation with China in the UAV sector
- The specific categories of Chinese drones the UAE is interested in
- The UAE Ministry of Defense’s key cooperation requirements
- The challenges facing the ongoing UAE-China negotiations
