Tawazun Council signs defence deals worth AED 10.18 billion
Tawazun Council spokesperson Mahra Bilal Al Dhaheri said seven contracts worth AED 9.66 billion were awarded to UAE-based companies, the largest being with EDGE Group valued at AED 1.92 billion to develop technical support systems for naval forces, and three with international companies valued at AED 523 million.
Al Jaberi said the deals, signed on behalf of the Ministry of Defense and security agencies, underscore the Council's "commitment to enhancing the nation's defence and security capabilities and to establishing the UAE as a global hub for advanced defence industries."
EDGE Group also secured a third contract valued at AED 4.36 billion for the supply of MKs bombs (Phase 2).
Another agreement, worth AED 121.3 million, was signed with 'Trust' to purchase CBRN protective suits.
In addition to these, a contract was awarded for the purchase of anti-jamming systems worth AED 227 million, while another deal was made for the procurement of TRACKED RCV unmanned ground vehicles, totaling AED 288 million.
The sixth contract was signed with" International Golden Group" for the purchase of an E-LORAN system, valued at AED 382 million. The final local deal, worth AED 2.36 billion, was awarded to 'CLS Automotive Technologies' for the supply of IFV Wahsh armored vehicles.
Tawazun Council also announced three international contracts worth AED 523 million.
The first of these contracts, valued at AED 24 million, was signed with France's' Eurotradia International' for the supply of spare parts for Leclerc tanks.
A second agreement, worth AED 472 million, was made with France's 'Naval Group' for integrated logistics support (ILS) for corvette vessels.
Lastly, Lockheed Martin, based in the United States, signed a contract worth AED 26.77 million to provide technical support services.
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