May 20 (UPI) -- The United States and United Arab Emirates are deepening their commercial and defensive ties following President Donald Trump's recent diplomatic trip to the Middle East.
Officials with the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit and the UAE's Tawazun Council signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations, the Department of Defense announced Tuesday in a news release.
"We are building a global network by fostering collaboration to stay ahead of emerging threats," DIU Director Doug Beck said.
"We are accelerating the integration of commercial technologies into the defense markets," Beck added.
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