Tawazun Council - the government authority responsible for managing acquisitions, procurement, and contracts on behalf of the Ministry of Defense and security agencies - has announced the signing of five deals worth a total of AED5.8 billion ($1,6 billion) with local and international companies on the second day of Idex and Navdex2025.

 

With these agreements, the total value of contracts signed during the first two days of the exhibitions has reached AED 9.77 billion across 18 deals.

 

The announcement was made by Majed Ahmed Al Jaberi, Mohammed Saif Al Zaabi, and Mahra Bilal Al Dhaheri, the official spokespersons for Tawazun Council at a press briefing.

 

Al Dhaheri said the second day’s local deals stood at AED 5.57 billion.

 

These included a contract with “Calidus Aerospace” to Procure HEDA Missile System (Phase 1) worth AED 3.76 billion, a contract with “International Golden Group” for the procurement of ammunition worth AED 492 million, and an agreement with “DTEC Industries Limited” to purchase 50 meter marine traffic boats worth AED 1.38 billion, she stated.

 

Al Zaabi said the international contracts for the second day of Idex and Navdex2025 stood at AED 213 million. These included an agreement with the French company “MBDA” to provide spare parts, maintenance, repairs, and technical support for naval equipment. Additionally, a contract was signed with “Augusta Westland Aviation Services “of Italy to provide technical, engineering, and logistics support, along with aircraft spare parts, worth AED181 million.

 

Al Jaberi highlighted Tawazun Council’s commitment to enhancing cooperation between leading local and international defence companies. 

 

He pointed out that Idex and Navdex2025 serve as pivotal platforms for showcasing the latest technologies and innovations. 

 

"These contracts play a key role in supporting the nation’s strategy to bolster its defense capabilities and expand its local manufacturing base - efforts that contribute to sustainable development and stimulate investment in advanced technologies," he added.-TradeArabia News Service