The UAE Ministry of Defence and Abu Dhabi Police have finalized a series of high-value contracts totaling Dh25.4 billion during the 19th Dubai Airshow 2025. These agreements, facilitated by the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, encompass 36 contracts aimed at bolstering the nation’s defense and security infrastructure. The deals include the procurement of advanced aircraft, drones, and other critical defense technologies. On the final day of the event, nine new contracts worth Dh1.012 billion were announced, bringing the total value of agreements signed over the five-day exhibition to Dh25.455 billion. Key local contracts included a Dh161.634 million deal with M4 Trading for aircraft procurement and a Dh76 million agreement with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) for drone acquisition. International contracts featured partnerships with American firms Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, valued at Dh467.913 million, focusing on technical support and advanced identification systems. The Tawazun Council, the national authority responsible for enabling and regulating the UAE’s defense ecosystem, emphasized the strategic importance of these agreements in enhancing the country’s defense capabilities and fostering sustainable growth in the sector. Majed Ahmed Al Jaberi, a spokesperson for the Council, highlighted the success of the event in advancing the UAE’s defense and security objectives through collaboration with both public and private entities.
UAE ministry, Abu Dhabi Police sign Dh25.4-billion deals to procure aircraft, drones
