Strategic Defense Cooperation - Mehdi Tadyoni

Mehdi Tadyoni: The United Arab Emirates has signed a strategic defense agreement worth $2.3 billion with Elbit Systems—an Israeli defense company. The subject of this agreement is the joint development of an advanced electronic defense system to protect civilian and military aircraft.

Although technical details remain confidential at the UAE's request, the system is reportedly designed to counter modern aerial threats, including missiles and electronic targeting systems, reflecting today's regional security realities.

This agreement clearly demonstrates the depth, trust, and strength of Israel-UAE relations since the Abraham Accords. Such sensitive and high-value defense cooperation would be impossible without strategic alignment, mutual trust, and long-term collaboration...