The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a $2.3 billion defense deal with Tel Aviv"s Elbit Systems. This agreement, announced on December 19, 2025, spans eight years and involves the provision of advanced defense systems to the UAE.
The deal is seen as a step towards accelerating normalization between the UAE and Israel. Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense technology company, will supply the systems as part of the agreement.
This development follows a broader trend of increasing defense cooperation in the region. For more on related coverage, see recent developments in international defense agreements.
