India and the United Arab Emirates have signed a historic agreement to jointly develop AI-powered defense systems, including drones, surveillance systems, and predictive cyber warfare tools. The agreement includes a joint research lab in Abu Dhabi and technology exchange programs for military engineers. Both nations aim to create a robust AI ethics framework for battlefield deployment. The pact is part of India’s broader effort to modernize its defense ecosystem using homegrown AI talent. Industry experts see it as a strategic counter to China’s growing AI-military capabilities.