Milrem Robotics, EM&E Group and Thales in Belgium sign MoU
James Thorpe
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Milrem Robotics, EM&E Group and Thales in Belgium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address commercial cooperation in the UAE.
Working in partnership
According to an announcement published by Thales, this collaboration is said to provide a framework that focuses on joint innovation and robotics capability integration projects.
A primary goal is to integrate EM&E Group’s SECUTOR Remote Weapon Station – together with Thales in Belgium’s 70mm rocket systems – into Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS modular unmanned ground vehicle.
The integration is expected to enhance the operational capabilities of this platform.
“Milrem Robotics, EM&E Group and Thales in Belgium share a vision of leveraging our combined technological strengths to address the evolving needs for robotic systems and to build efficient defence capabilities,” said Kuldar Väärsi, CEO, Milrem Robotics.
“Through this partnership, we aim to drive innovation, strengthen regional security and contribute to the UAE’s defence and technological capabilities.”
“Security and technological excellence”
“We are excited to enter into this strategic partnership, bringing together cutting-edge technologies to meet defence needs in a rapidly evolving landscape,” remarked Alain Quevrin, CEO, Thales in Belgium.
“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing security and technological excellence, in keeping with the UAE’s vision for innovation in defence.”
Javier Escribano, President, EM&E Group added: “It is an honour to participate in this strategic project, which will bring together the capabilities and technologies necessary for the development of a cutting-edge system such as the Secutor Rocket.
“This agreement reflects our shared commitment to respond to the needs of the ever-changing defence sector,” concluded Escribano.
