2.36 billion dirhams, a total of balance deals for the Ministry of Defense in the first two days of "UMEX" and"Semtex"
ABU DHABI, 21 JANUARY / WAM / The Tawazun Defense Empowerment Council “Tawazun” revealed a new package of deals concluded for the benefit of the Ministry of Defense during the second day of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition “UMEX” and the Simulation and Training Exhibition “SIMTEX” 2026, the number of which reached 4 deals with a total value amounting to one billion and 479 million and 826 thousand dirhams.
Thus, the number of deals concluded during the first two days of the exhibition increased to eight deals, with a total value of two billion, 359 million and 611 thousand dirhams.
The second day’s deals reflect the strategic approach of the Tawazun Defense Empowerment Council in supporting the development of advanced defense capabilities, enhancing reliance on modern technological solutions, in addition to expanding the scope of partnerships with national and international companies working in the fields of unmanned systems, simulation, and training.
The deals were announced by the council’s official spokesmen, Mohammed Saif Al Zaabi and Mana Abdul Karim Al Mansouri, who indicated that the pace of announcing deals during the exhibition days reflects the accelerating movement witnessed by the defense and security industries sector.
Three deals were announced for the EDGE Group. The first deal included a contract to develop the Tiger drone at a value of 10.556 million dirhams, while the second deal included the development of QX drones at a value of 45.140 million dirhams. The third deal included the purchase of ANAVIA HT-750 aircraft at a value of 1.396.126 billion dirhams.
The deals also included another agreement with the Houbara Defense and Security Company, which includes the purchase of remote control vehicles to deal with explosives and EOD devices, at a value of 28 million dirhams.
The two speakers indicated that announcements will continue during the third and final day of the exhibition, with the unveiling of additional deals that contribute to supporting national security and defense goals, and consolidating the UAE’s position in advanced defense industries.
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