Calidus Aerospace, a member of the Emirates Defence Companies Council, has signed strategic collaboration agreements with Turkish defense companies ASELSAN and HAVELSAN during the SAHA EXPO 2024 in Istanbul.
These agreements aim to strengthen defense cooperation between the UAE and Türkiye in the field of advanced defense technologies. The signing ceremony was attended by Mohamed bin Fadhil Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Haluk Gorgun, Secretary of Defence Industries (SSB), and Mona Ahmed Al Jaber, Chairwoman of the Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC).
The agreements were signed by Dr. Khalifa AlBlooshi, CEO of Calidus; Ahmet Akyol, President and CEO of ASELSAN, and Mehmet Akif Nacar, CEO of HAVELSAN.
These agreements represent a significant step in enhancing cooperation between the UAE and Türkiye in the defense sector by promoting joint innovation to deliver cutting-edge solutions. These will meet current and future operational needs for cockpit display systems on airborne platforms, as well as advanced training systems.
Under the agreement, ASELSAN will provide advanced cockpit display solutions for Calidus’ airborne platforms, collaborating on joint production, technological innovation, and upgrading rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
This partnership will focus on comprehensive cockpit modernization projects, ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions to meet both current and future operational requirements.
HAVELSAN, a leader in defense and training systems, will deliver state-of-the-art ground-based training solutions for Calidus platforms. This collaboration will pave the way for developing training solutions that address both current needs and future platform requirements.
AlBlooshi said that, “These partnerships mark an important step in localizing defense technology in the UAE and enhancing our domestic capabilities by integrating the latest global innovations. Through collaboration with industry leaders such as ASELSAN and HAVELSAN, Calidus continues to cement its role at the forefront of defense and aerospace innovation, contributing to the achievement of the UAE’s strategic goals.”
The company aims to enhance its manufacturing and technological capabilities and develop its products to become a leading player in its field, capable of competing with major global companies.
