UAE Armed Forces sign 19 deals worth Dh5.03 billion

HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (5th R), meets with Sir Edward Lister, Chief Strategic Adviser to the UK Prime Minister (6th R), during the 2021 International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Seen with HE Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director Mubadala, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member (4th R) and HE Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi (2nd R). ( Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs)​

IDEX a leading global platform for defence: Mohamed

ABU DHABI 22 February 2021: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, yesterday visited several national and international pavilions at the 15th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021), held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec).

During his tour, he viewed the latest innovations of participating companies and countries, as well as their advanced equipment, control systems, and defence and military radar technologies, said official news agency Wam.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed stated that IDEX is a leading global platform for defence industries, and provides a unique opportunity to discover the advanced systems showcased by international companies in the defence, military and security industries that currently employ artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

The timely organisation of the event and the level of global participation underscore the UAE’s ability and efficiency in organising global events at all times, he added, noting that the exhibition plays a key role in promoting partnerships and establishing relations between countries, and the defence industry is a key component of the process of sustainable development in the UAE and many other countries.

During the tour, Sheikh Mohamed was introduced to the representatives of participating countries and senior officials from the event’s exhibitors, and was briefed about their key products and innovations in the field of smart defence technologies and related developments. He then spoke to them about the importance of their participation at IDEX 2021 and the event’s role in supporting initiatives and partnerships established under its framework.

UAE Armed Forces sign 19 deals worth Dh5.03 billion

The first day of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (Navdex) 2021 has seen the UAE Armed Forces sign 19 deals, worth Dh5.03 billion, with local and international companies.

The deals came on the first day of the two exhibitions, which will run until 25th February.

Staff Brigadier-General Mohammed Al Hassani, Official Spokesperson of the IDEX and Navdex exhibitions, said: “The total amount of deals signed with international parties amounted to Dh1.091 billion, which is 22 percent of the total value of deals. Meanwhile, the value of deals signed with UAE companies reached Dh3.939 billion, or 78 percent of the total value of deals.

“Seven contracts were awarded to foreign companies, and 12 contracts were awarded to companies based in the UAE,” He added.

Naval Staff Colonel Fahed Nasser Al Thehli, Official Spokesperson for Navdex, commented: “Contracts have been agreed between the UAE Armed Forces and the Emirati company Calidus Aerospace, purchasing the Calidus B-250 aircraft, at a value of Dh1,697,834,053. Agreements have also been finalised with NIMR Automotive to purchase NIMR vehicles at a value of Dh230,416,000.

“The UAE Armed Forces have further finalised deals with the Abu Dhabi based company, the International Golden Group, purchasing ammunition and weapons for the armed forces at a value of Dh689,156,040.

Deals were also agreed with Al Masaood, providing spare parts and maintenance for a Leclerc tank and spare parts for Oshkosh Defence vehicles, at a value of Dh250,000,000.

“GAL, part of the EDGE Group, agreed a deal with the UAE Armed Forces to provide technical support for the air navigation systems of the UAE’s Joint Aviation Command, with a value of Dh410,000,000. Contracts were also finalised with Bin Hilal Enterprises, supplying spare parts, repair, and technical support for the General Maintenance Corp, with a value of Dh45,000,000.

“Deals were signed with Al Fattan Marine Services to buy coastal patrol boats, helping enable vital installations and coastal protection, at a value of Dh35,494,740. Further agreements were signed with Etihad Ship Building, providing technical support alongside spare parts for boats and naval vessels at a value of Dh60,000,000.

“The UAE Armed Forces have also signed deals with AMMROC, another subsidiary of EDGE Group, to review the efficiency and ensure the combat readiness of aircraft of the UAE’s Joint Aviation Command, with the total value of Dh175,788,667. Wolf Sbane WholeSale of Military Equipment Trading also signed deals to install chemical, radiation detection, and early warning devices for the Chemical Defence Command. In addition, a contract was signed with Maximus Air, to charter air freight services for the Armed Forces, at a value of Dh293,840,000.”

Lieutenant-Colonel Staff Maya Rashid Almazrouei commented further: “The UAE Armed Forces announced a deal with the German company, RheinMettal Defence Electronics, to develop technology for ground forces’ engagement, with a value of Dh57,427,500, while a contract was also agreed with Insitu to purchase integrator drones systems, with a value of Dh405,008,910.

“A deal was signed with the Serbian company, Yugoimport, to provide shells and artillery for land engagement, with a value of Dh74,698,742. Contracts have been agreed with Tecnobit to provide artillery simulators for land units, and a contract has been confirmed with the French company Thales SIX to develop the GATR-T Communication System for the UAE Air Defence Forces, with a deal confirmed for Dh350,610,000.

“The UAE Armed Forces confirmed deals with Denel SOC, trading as Denel Dynamics, to provide an unmanned drone system, Seeker 400 UAE, to the Presidential Guard Command with a value of Dh50,000,000. Contracts were also signed with the French company, Ouvry SAS, to purchase preventative missions for chemical defence, at a value of Dh101,376,664.

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