The United Arab Emirates is pushing forward with major investments in defense manufacturing and smart transport systems. Two key developments highlight this shift. One is a new defense production deal with South Korea. The other is progress on autonomous bus services in Abu Dhabi. Both projects show the country’s focus on advanced technology and local production. UAE-based company Generation 5 Holding has signed an exclusive agreement with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace. The deal focuses on joint work related to the K9 155mm howitzer, a widely used self-propelled artillery system. Under the agreement, both sides will cooperate on manufacturing and marketing…
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