“Dubai Airshow is always an exceptional platform for industry innovation and collaboration, uniting the pioneers shaping the future of aerospace. This year continued that momentum, and we’re proud to have signed landmark agreements – such as welcoming flydubai and Buraq Air as new customers and seeing Etihad Airways become the latest A330neo customer, while expanding its A350 fleet. We also secured new partnerships and extended our long-standing collaborations with Strata and Mubadala, reflecting the UAE’s growing role in the global aerospace supply chain. As the Middle East continues to witness major growth and investment, the Airshow remains the ideal place to see this transformation in action.” 

“At this year’s edition of Dubai Airshow, we have demonstrated how EDGE continues to push past existing boundaries to disrupt the industry across the air and space domains. With one of the most ambitious launches in our history, 42 new products and solutions were launched including the phenomenal OMEN VTOL, the first solution in an ambitious co-development partnership with US innovator, Anduril. We also signed a cooperation agreement with Indonesia’s Republikorp which will result in a landmark US$7 billion contract with the Indonesian Armed Forces - our largest international deal to date, strengthened our partnership with Spain’s Indra to support European defence programmes, and announced the latest step towards the establishment of a joint venture with Leonardo. EDGE remains an example for how a country the size of the UAE can rapidly grow and progress on a global scale by self-determination, and by investing in the people and technologies of tomorrow, and in valuable international partnerships.”

“These agreements with national and international companies operating in the defence, security and aviation sectors play a vital role in strengthening the UAE’s defence and security industrial ecosystem. The contracts support the country’s strategic objectives in technology transfer, localisation and industrial advancement, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and sustainable growth.”