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September 30, 2014

EIAST launches its Advanced Aerial Systems Program
Dubai, UAE (SPX) Sep 30, 2014
The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) has launched the Advanced Aerial Systems Program which aims to develop UAE capabilities in the fields of designing, manufacturing and operating advanced aerial systems, in line with EIAST's mission to develop advanced science and technology across the UAE. The first project in the program is the joint-development of the High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) system in partnership with Airbus DS, one of the companies under the Airb ... read more

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