AED971 million MoD deals signed on first day of UMEX & SimTEX 2024
Abu Dhabi, 23 January 2024 – Tawazun Council, the UAE defense and security acquisitions authority for the Ministry of Defense, has announced signing of 5 deals with local and international companies with total value AED 971 million. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the end of the first day of the […]
Tawazun Council acquires Emirates Classification Society ‘Tasneef’
Abu Dhabi, 12 January 2024 – “Tawazun Council” has announced the acquisition of the Emirates Classification Society “TASNEEF” and its subsidiaries. This strategic move aims to enhance the council’s role in developing national defense industries and implementing its strategy of applying the highest quality and standards in the defense and security sectors. The acquisition was […]
AED 23 billion worth of total deals signed during Dubai Airshow 2023
Dubai, 17 November 2023 – Tawazun Council, a government entity that works closely with the Ministry of Defense in the UAE, today signed 10 deals, worth AED 1.415 billion, with local and international companies on behalf of the Ministry of Defense on the fifth and final day of the Dubai Airshow 2023. This brings the […]
UAE Air Force to acquire trainer aircraft from Calidus Aerospace
Dubai, 16 November 2023- Tawazun Council, the entity responsible for managing acquisition and procurement for the Ministry of Defense to maximize value through acquisition systems, announced that the UAE Air Force and Air Defense Command have expressed their intention to purchase 40 B-250T trainer aircraft for aviation training purposes from the Emirati company Calidus Aerospace. […]
Tawazun Council unveils ‘Project Bank’ to accelerate innovation in defense sector
Dubai, 16 November 2023 – In a groundbreaking move to enhance knowledge sharing and promote innovation within the defense and security sectors, Tawazun Council has introduced the “Project Bank” initiative. This proactive approach aims to connect various entities across the industry, both locally and internationally, fostering an environment conducive to the exchange of ideas and […]
AED 21.6 billion worth of deals signed on first four days of Dubai Airshow 2023
Dubai, 16 November 2023 – Tawazun Council, the independent government entity that works closely with the Ministry of Defense in the UAE, today signed 16 deals, worth AED 4.87 billion, with local and international companies on behalf of the Ministry of Defense on the fourth day of the Dubai Airshow 2023. This brings the total […]
“Strata” and “Pilatus” Planning Extension of their Successful Cooperation Project with PC-12 Aircraft
Dubai, November 16, 2023 – Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), a leading provider of advanced composite manufacturing in the UAE, and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd (Pilatus) the Swiss Aircraft OEM based in Stans, have announced that they are in advanced discussions to extend their existing successful cooperation on PC-24 to include the renowned Pilatus’ PC-12 turbo-prop. Since […]
EDGE to Manufacture and Supply Multirole Fuel Tanks for Airbus Defense & Space
Dubai, 15 November 2023 – EPI, the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil & gas, and defense industries, today announced their newest project with Airbus Defense & Space, enabled by Tawazun Council, to manufacture multirole cargo compartment removable tanks (CCRT). The announcement was made during the ongoing Dubai Airshow which will run […]
AED 16.7b worth deals signed on first three days of Dubai Airshow 2023
Dubai, 15 November 2023 – Tawazun Council signed 8 deals, worth AED 5.184 billion, with local and international companies on behalf of the Ministry of Defense on the third day of the Dubai Airshow 2023.This brings the total value of the deals announced so far to AED 16.784 billion for 28 deals. The announcement was […]
GCAA ,Tawazun Council and Thales sign MoU to establish an ATM Innovation Lab in the UAE
• The MOU provides for establishing an Air Traffic Management (ATM) Innovation Lab in the UAE to co-develop a comprehensive Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM).• This initiative will provide state-of-the-art ATFM solutions to keep the UAE skies safe in a sustainable way.• This will be Thales’s first-of-its-kind ATM Innovation Lab in the Middle East and […]
