19-02-2025
IDEX and NAVDEX 2025: UAE announces defence and security deals worth $5.4bn
The UAE has announced deals worth more than AED19.95bn ($5.4bn) at major military, defence and security events this week.
The Tawazun Council announced deals worth AED19.95bn ($5.4bn) during the IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 exhibitions.
The authority responsible for managing acquisitions, procurement, and contracts on behalf of the Ministry of Defence revealed 28 deals with local and international companies.
UAE IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 deals
The announcement was made by the Tawazun Council's official spokespersons, Majed Ahmed Al Jaberi, Mohammed Saif Al Zaabi, and Mahra Bilal Al Dhaheri.
The exhibitions are held under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and are organised by ADNEC Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and Tawazun Council.
On the third day of the exhibitions, Mahra Bilal Al Dhaheri confirmed that a total of 7 contracts worth AED9.66bn ($2.6bn) were awarded to UAE-based companies.
One of the largest deals involved EDGE Group, the first deal, valued at AED1.92bn ($523m), focuses on the development of technical support systems for the naval forces.
Another agreement, worth AED121.3m ($33m), was signed with 'Trust' to purchase CBRN protective suites. EDGE Group also secured a third contract valued at AED4.36bn ($1.2bn) for the supply of MKs bombs (Phase 2).
In addition to these, a contract was awarded for the purchase of anti-jamming systems worth AED227m ($62m), and another deal was made for the procurement of TRACKED RCV unmanned ground vehicles, totalling AED288m ($78.4m).
The sixth contract was signed with' International Golden Group' for the purchase of an E-LORAN system, valued at AED382m ($104m).
The final local deal, worth AED2.36bn ($642.5m), was awarded to 'CLS Automotive Technologies' for the supply of IFV Wahsh armoured vehicles.
Tawazun Council also announced three international contracts worth AED523m ($142.4m).
The first of these contracts, valued at AED24m ($m), was signed with France's' Eurotradia International' for the supply of spare parts for Leclerc tanks.
A second agreement, worth AED472m ($128.5m), 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 AED26.77m ($7.3m) to provide technical support services.
Majed Ahmed Al Jaberi affirmed Tawazun Council's continued pivotal role—as the authority responsible for managing acquisitions, procurement, and defence and security contracts in the UAE—during the third day of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025.
He reiterated that the deals signed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence 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.
Al Jaberi also highlighted the broad regional and international attention the exhibitions have garnered, owing to their leading role in showcasing the latest innovations and defence solutions while fostering strategic cooperation among major global players in the defence and security sectors.
