On 2 July 2026, Tawazun Council Secretary General Nasser Humaid Al-Nuaimi received Turkey's Ambassador to the UAE, Lutfullah Göktaş, to discuss strengthening bilateral defense-industrial cooperation.
However, the talks highlighted continuing differences over the implementation and future direction of the partnership.
The following note sheds light on:
- The industrial differences affecting future cooperation,
- The proposed roles of EDGE, Baykar, and ASELSAN, and
- The oversight structure and prospects for expanding the partnership.
