Emirati officials are in talks with representatives from the Israeli defense company Elbit Systems for the acquisition of Hermes 900 medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) along with transfer of technology (TOT) and licensed production agreements.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The status of talks
- Emirati entities involved
- The number of UAVs the UAE is looking to procure
The note also mentions an Israeli proposal concerning the deal and the UAE’s response.