U.S. Central Command announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to establish the first bilateral task force focused on accelerating the development of military artificial intelligence applicatio

The Abu Dhabi-based unit, named Task Force Talon Synapse, is expected to formally launch in the coming weeks and will include approximately 20 American and Emirati personnel with expertise in artificial intelligence, data and cybersecurity.

“This will be a historic milestone as we work with one of our most capable regional partners to rapidly deliver evolving AI advancements to our warfighters,” CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said. “Together, we and our Emirati partners share a strong commitment to adopting AI applications that will foster innovation at speed and scale.”

The task force will focus on integrating AI applications for intelligence support, protecting critical infrastructure and monitoring the regional security environment.

The initiative follows discussions last year between Cooper and UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. CENTCOM also met with AI industry leaders and Emirati defense officials during a visit to the region last month.

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