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    UAE: Advance military AI through EDGE-Leonardo JV

    • C-UAS as the initial integration priority
    • Data access and technology-transfer constraints
    • Phased testing and system integration

  • Spotlight

    Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Coalition: Strategic Outlook

    • Readiness under pressure
    • Building maritime presence
    • Closing capability gaps

  • Defense Matters

    Kuwait: On South Korean air defense systems

    • Air defense discussions and systems procurement
    • Key Kuwaiti officials involved
    • Next steps
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