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Dubai Airshow 2023: Defence deals worth Dh4.7b signed on day one

Nine deals signed to supply ammunitions, aircraft spare parts, detection radars

Last updated: November 13, 2023 | 18:02

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On behalf of the Ministry of Defence, the Tawazun Council signed contracts worth Dh2.7 billion with local companies.

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Zayed Saeed Al Meraikhi said that four contracts were signed by Tawazun Council on behalf of the Ministry of Defence with local companies, totalling Dh2.7 billion, including a contract with HALCON to procure ammunitions valued at Dh2.14 billion, and two contracts with International Golden Group.

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Contracts with international firms

Majed Ahmed Al Jaberi announced the contracts Tawazun Council has signed with international companies included five deals totalling Dh2 billion.

A contract was signed with Chinese company Poly Technologies at a value of Dh23 million to provide technical support contract for aircraft systems, while the last deal was signed with Greek company Sielman Defense Manufacturing and Maintenance at total value of Dh3.67 million to provide technical support, repair and maintenance for the Hawk Air Defense System.