Dubai: 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 during the first three days of the Show to 20 at a total value of AED18.016 billion.
According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement was made during a press conference attended by Abdulla Ahmed Al Saeedi and Manea Abdulkarim Al Mansoori, the official spokespersons of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement. Manea Al Mansoori stated that the third day's agreements included contracts with both national and international companies in the defence, security, and aviation sectors. These deals aim to reinforce the UAE's defence and security industrial ecosystem and support technology transfer, localisation, and industrial advancement efforts in the country.
The local contracts signed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence included two contracts with Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL). The first contract is for aircraft maintenance services valued at AED6.794 billion, and the second, worth AED96.8 million, is for providing specialised manpower for technical support. Another contract was signed with International Golden Group to supply materials and equipment for pilots and aerial rescue operations, as well as spare parts, with a contract value of AED154.5 million.
The international deals included two contracts with the French company Thales. The first contract, worth AED53.5 million, is for maintenance of air radars, while the second contract, valued at AED177 million, is for maintenance services and technical support for aircraft.
Additionally, two local contracts were signed on behalf of Abu Dhabi with Abu Dhabi Aviation. The first contract, worth AED121.5 million, is to supply and repair helicopter spare parts and their technical equipment. The second contract, valued at AED144.1 million, is for the maintenance, repair, and management of rotary-wing aircraft services. An international contract was also signed with the Italian company Leonardo to procure five helicopters for Abu Dhabi Police, valued at AED430.2 million.
Abdulla Al Saeedi emphasized that these agreements highlight the diversity of partnerships led by Tawazun Council between local and global industry players. He noted that through such collaborations, the Council aims to enhance the UAE's defence business environment and encourage private-sector participation in developing innovative and sustainable defence solutions.
Al Saeedi further affirmed that the new contracts mark another step in Tawazun's ongoing efforts to build an advanced national defence ecosystem capable of competing on the global stage. The agreements reflect the UAE's commitment to developing an integrated, knowledge-driven, and technology-based industrial sector, in line with the National Defence and Security Industries Strategy.