Space42 has signed a landmark five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s Military Intelligence and Security Service (SISM), marking a major step in bilateral cooperation on advanced technology.
The agreement was formalized during the state visit of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Angola, at the invitation of President João Lourenço, and sets the stage for strategic collaboration across multiple high-tech domains.
The five-year strategic partnership covers advanced technology collaboration across multiple domains. The agreement encompasses satellite communications, Earth observation, artificial intelligence, high-altitude platform stations, national security drones, border control solutions, and command and control center development.
Both parties will collaborate on developing and implementing solutions across seven priority areas:
Satellite Communications Technologies: Advanced communication systems leveraging Space42’s satellite infrastructure
Earth Observation: High-resolution imagery and geospatial intelligence capabilities
Artificial Intelligence: AI-powered analytics and automated intelligence processing
High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS): Development and deployment of HAPS for communications and Earth observation
National Security Drones: Specialized unmanned systems for surveillance and border security
Border Control Solutions: Integrated technology systems for enhanced border monitoring
Command and Control Center: Development of a centralized operations and communications hub
Sulaiman Al Ali, Chief Commercial Officer of Space42, said that, “We’re incredibly excited about this partnership and what it means for Angola. After years of serving the Angolan people through our satellite services, this MoU represents a natural evolution of our commitment to the country.”
“When General Massano and his team visited us in the UAE, we could see their genuine interest in how our space technology and AI solutions could make a real difference – not just for national security, but for the everyday lives of Angola’s people and communities. This collaboration builds on our longstanding relationship and represents an opportunity to create something truly meaningful together,” Al Ali added.
