Tawazun Council announced 15 defence deals worth AED 1.43 billion with local and international companies during IDEX and NAVDEX 2025, contributing to a total of AED 25.15 billion in defence contracts.
The first batch of French Rafale fighter jets arrived in the UAE as part of the AED 63.5 billion deal, reinforcing its air force modernization program.
EDGE Group signed a EUR 1 billion deal with the Angolan Navy to build a fleet of 71-meter corvette vessels, showcasing the UAE’s shipbuilding capabilities.
EDGE Group expanded its global footprint by opening a regional office in Brasília, Brazil, to strengthen defence collaborations in Latin America.
EDGE Group secured orders worth over USD 5 billion, with a third attributed to international exports, reflecting the UAE’s growing presence in the global defence industry.
The UAE reportedly purchased 120 Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkey, valued at approximately USD 2 billion, including ammunition, command and control units, and training services.
Negotiated in the final days of the Trump administration, the deal aimed to supply the UAE with 50 F-35 fighter jets and 18 MQ-9 Reaper drones, making it the first Arab country in the Middle East to field these advanced platforms.
The UAE signed a AED 63.5 billion contract for 80 Rafale F4 fighter jets from France, modernizing its air force.
Tawazun Economic Council launched a AED 2.5 billion fund to encourage private sector investment in the defence and security sectors.
The UAE launched EDGE Group, a defence conglomerate aimed at advancing indigenous defence technologies and reducing reliance on foreign military suppliers.
The UAE became the first country to procure the THAAD system, with a contract valued at USD 1.96 billion to enhance its missile defence shield.
The UAE purchased MIM-104 Patriot missile systems to bolster its air defence infrastructure.
A USD 6.4 billion contract was signed with Lockheed Martin for 80 advanced F-16E/F Block 60 fighter jets, enhancing the UAE’s air combat capabilities.
The UAE Offsets Group was rebranded as Tawazun Economic Council, expanding its mandate to include defence industrialization and economic diversification.
The UAE acquired 436 Leclerc tanks and 415 BMP-3 armoured vehicles, strengthening its ground forces.
Established as the UAE Offsets Group, the council was created to manage defence procurement and offset agreements, promoting local defence industry growth.
