Tawazun Announces Ministry of Defence Deals: 11 Contracts Worth AED 3.6 Billion Over 3 Days at UMEX & SIMTEX 2026
Abu Dhabi – 22 January 2026 –Tawazun Council for Defence Capability announced the total contracts concluded on behalf of the Ministry of Defence during the third and final day of UMEX and SIMTEX 2026 exhibitions. On the final day alone, three contracts were signed, with a total value of AED 1,256,247,000 billion. This brings the […]
Tawazun signs AED2.36 billion MoD deals during first two days of UMEX & SimTex 2026
Abu Dhabi, 21 January, 2026 – Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement has announced a new series of contracts concluded on behalf of the Ministry of Defence on the second day of UMEX and Simtex 2026 event. Four deals signed on the second day, valued at AED1,479,826,000. This brings the total number of deals signed during […]
Tawazun announces AED 879.785 million in defence deals on day one of UMEX & SimTEX 2026
Abu Dhabi, 20 January, 2026 – Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, the national enabler focused on translating defence and security priorities into targeted institutional, industrial, and economic outcomes across the UAE ecosystem, has announced the contracts signed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence during the press conference held on the first day of UMEX […]
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement announces participation in UMEX and SIMTEX 2026
Abu Dhabi, 16 January 2026 – Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) has announced its participation in the seventh edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SIMTEX), held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special […]
Tawazun, GAL, Augustus sign LOI to enhance aerial refuelling cooperation
DUBAI, 19th November, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Airshow today witnessed the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) between Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) and Augustus Global Defense, facilitated by Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, to advance aerial refuelling (AAR) capabilities and strengthen specialised air support services across the region. The Letter of Intent was signed […]
20 contracts worth AED18.016 bn signed during first three days of Dubai Airshow 2025 on behalf of Ministry of Defence, Abu Dhabi Police
DUBAI, 19th November, 2025 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) has announced the signing of 8 new contracts on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and Abu Dhabi Police during the third day of the Dubai Airshow 2025, with a total value of AED7.972 billion. This brings the overall number of contracts signed […]
Tawazun, Edge, GA-ASI to manufacture Electronic Brake Control Units
DUBAI, 19th November, 2025 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun); EPI, an entity of EDGE Group; and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) have signed a framework agreement to manufacture Electronic Brake Control Units (eBCU) in the UAE. The collaboration is enabled by the UAE Tawazun Economic Programme (the Offset), which is overseen […]
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, MBDA announce strategic projects to support localisation of defence technology
DUBAI, 18th November, 2025 (WAM) — –Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) and MBDA announced the launch of a series of strategic initiatives aimed at supporting the localisation of defence industries and developing the national innovation ecosystem. The announcement was made on the sidelines of Dubai Airshow 2025. The agreement was signed by Matar Ali […]
Tawazun announces Ministry of Defence deals worth AED 10.044 billion over first two days of Dubai Airshow 2025
DUBAI, 18th November, 2025 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) – the national authority mandated to enable, regulate, and sustain the UAE’s defence and security industrial ecosystem – announced the signing of four new local and international contracts, worth AED 6.268 billion, on behalf of the Ministry during the second day of the […]
Tawazun signs agreement with Thales to boost local optronics maintenance
DUBAI, 18th November, 2025 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), and Thales have signed an agreement during Dubai Air show 2025 to enable local Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities in the field of optronic systems under the framework of the Tawazun Economic Programme, overseen by the Council. The signed agreement marks a […]
