UAE defence authority signs additional AED6.268 billion at Dubai Airshow

The UAE's Tawazun Council has signed four new local and international contracts, worth AED 6.268 billion on behalf of the Ministry, bringing a total of AED 10.044 billion in deals over the first two days of Dubai Airshow 2025.

The announcement was made during a press conference attended by Abdulla Ahmed Al Saeedi and Manea Abdulkarim Al Mansoori, the official spokespersons of the Council.

Al Saeedi explained that three local contracts, signed on the second day, involved several national companies operating in the aviation, space, and defence sectors.

These contracts, he noted, reflect the vital role of the private sector in supporting and advancing the UAE’s defence industries, and in strengthening their production and technological capabilities to meet the nation’s future needs.

The day’s deals included a contract worth AED5.921 billion with Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) to provide aircraft maintenance services and with Avital Technical Services to provide technical support services and logistical support for aircraft, valued at AED 38 million.

Additionally, a contract was signed with Calidus to upgrade Balck Hawk, worth AED279.186 million.

An international contract was also signed with the US company Lockheed Martin for aircraft technical support services at a total value of AED 29.106 million.

The spokespersons underlined that these agreements reflect Tawazun’s broader commitment to empowering the private sector as a key partner in shaping future defence and security projects, and to driving innovation and sustainable growth across the aviation, space, and defence domains.