Emirati and Israeli companies pledge to work together on anti-drone technology

The UAE’s EDGE and Israel Aerospace Industries agreed to develop a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System for the Emirates.
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A photo taken on Nov. 19, 2019, shows anti-drone equipment on display at the Ministry of the Interior stall during the 21st worldwide exhibition of internal state security (MILIPOL) in Villepinte, in the Paris suburb. - BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images
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A United Arab Emirates state-owned arms maker announced an agreement to develop anti-drone technology with an Israeli state company on Thursday.

EDGE signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to develop a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System for the Emirati market. Memorandums of understanding express will and precede a legal agreement.

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