The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to establish the first bilateral task force dedicated to accelerating the development of military technologies based on artificial intelligence.

The new structure has been named Task Force Talon Synapse and is expected to officially begin operations in the coming weeks. The group's headquarters will be located in Abu Dhabi. It will include about 20 American and Emirati specialists in artificial intelligence, data analysis, and cybersecurity.

“This will mark a historic milestone in our cooperation with one of our most capable regional partners. We are committed to rapidly implementing new AI advances to support our service members,” said CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper.

According to him, the US and the UAE share a commitment to using artificial intelligence technologies to improve the effectiveness of military operations and accelerate innovation.

The idea of creating such a group was discussed last year during talks between Cooper and UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In June, CENTCOM representatives held meetings with executives from AI companies and Emirati defense institutions.

The main areas of work for Task Force Talon Synapse will include the integration of artificial intelligence into intelligence support systems, the protection of critical infrastructure, and monitoring the regional security situation.