The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has submitted an initial offer to the UAE for the potential technology transfer and co-production of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- The core technical elements of the AVIC-UAE UAV cooperation framework
- The evaluation process being conducted by UAE
- The potential structure and timing of the framework agreement
- A long-term strategic partnership initiative proposed by AVIC
The note also highlights the strategic factors influencing the UAE’s approach to UAV industrial partnerships with China.
