The UAE is moving forward with its ambitious plans to bolster its space defense capabilities, having received initial bids for its new geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) satellite tender.
President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) is said to have been briefed on the technical capabilities expected from each foreign bidder in the tender.
This note provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects including:
- The foreign company MBZ is leaning towards for a deal
- Space defense systems MBZ is interested in procuring
- The country the UAE considers as a key partner for space cooperation
