U.A.E.-based Sign4L, MBDA, CILAS Sign MoU to Explore Cooperation in Laser Weapons Systems

U.A.E.-based SIGN4L, MBDA and Ariane Group’s CILAS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore co-development in the field of high-energy laser weapons systems as part of an advanced counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) strategy.

The MoU was signed during IDEX 2021 event.

Under the terms of the MoU, each of the partners is tasked with identifying a potential axis of cooperation in several domains and activities related to high energy lasers, such as operational analysis and systems architecture, while also factoring in potential vulnerability and performance demonstration. The agreement follows up on the bilateral cooperation agreement signed between French Authorities and Tawazun during the Dubai Air Show 2019.