UAE to use AI in defense, aims for 50% AI in government by 2028
Tech UAE to use AI in defense, aims for 50% AI in government by 2028 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense is planning to roll out digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) projects as part of its efforts to modernize the countrys operational systems, Gulf News reported. The initiative was launched following directives from the UAEs leadership. It will be overseen by the Office of the Assistant Minister of State for Digital Transformation, Technology and Artificial Intelligence, as well as strategic partners. The ministry announced that the projects aim to accelerate the integration of advanced digital technologies within the defense sector, enhance efficiency, and align the sector‘s operations with the Gulf country’s goals for a more agile and responsive digital government as part of the UAE Digital Transformation Strategy 2031. The program will emphasize the use of AI for planning, data analysis, and the development of advanced systems to improve resource management. Additionally, it seeks to boost the ministrys capacity to respond quickly to technological challenges, both domestically and internationally. According to the ministry, these initiatives are part of a broader effort to upgrade digital infrastructure, integrate AI systems across the defense operations, and develop national capacities for future digital transformation plans. It claimed