US and UAE launch first-ever bilateral defense tech task force for cyber operations

U.S. Central Command and the UAE will launch Task Force Talon Synapse, their first bilateral defense AI effort, in Abu Dhabi soon.

The joint unit will include American and Emirati specialists developing AI tools for operational military use.

Early priorities include intelligence support, protecting critical infrastructure, and tracking regional threats.

The move signals a new model for U.S.-allied defense cooperation in AI, cyber, and intelligence work.