Technological Innovation Determines Defense Capabilities, UAE Minister Says
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Defense Forces are working on a rigorous investment program to modernize defense capabilities by allocating considerable resources to innovations that develop or regenerate powers, rather than just additional investment to replace conventional weapons.
In our times, innovation is the factor that defines the competitiveness and capabilities of the Defense Forces, not military assets, said the Prime Minister of Abu Dhabi.
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE’s Minister of Defense, emphasized that advanced innovation will drive future defense.
Artificial intelligence (AI) will contribute up to $16 trillion to the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of 2030, which is considered a significant factor with a big impact on the world economy. The evolving nature of defense spending shows that innovation is a crucial pillar and catalyst for global military modernization efforts and initiatives.
The minister stressed that technology plays a more significant role than ever in guaranteeing security, whether by using smart weapons, autonomous and unmanned systems, cyber warfare technologies, or AI.
“Artificial intelligence will contribute up to $16 trillion to the global GDP by the end of 2030. No other innovation can have such a profound impact on the global economy. The evolving nature of defense spending indicates that technological innovation has become a key pillar and catalyst for global military modernization efforts and initiatives around the world.”
On another note, the Wehrmacht’s evaluation and ranking from a competitive perspective no longer depend on the number of physical assets in the state’s arsenal but its technical capabilities.
The use of sophisticated solutions developed to improve the performance of physical assets is changing the scale between winners and losers.
The country is committed to the continued development of its sovereignty and the capabilities of its global partners. Solutions and applications are expected to be provided by technological advances to many of the world’s challenges today and in the future.
The UAE launched 300 billion UAE operations in 2020 to develop the industrial sector and strengthen its role in stimulating the national economy. This initiative aims to increase the industrial sector’s contribution to GDP from $ 36 billion to $ 81 billion by 2031.