The Tawazun Council, responsible for managing acquisitions and contracts for the UAE's defense and security entities, announced the signing of 15 new contracts valued at AED 1.43 billion with national and international companies.

_{According to Amac News, with these contracts, the total number of deals signed during the five-day exhibition reached 55, with a combined value of AED 25.15 billion, reflecting a 10% growth compared to the 2023 edition.
This announcement was made during a press conference by the official spokespersons of the Tawazun Council: Majid Ahmed Al Jabri, Mohamed Saif Al Zaabi, and Mahra Bilal Al Dhaheri.
According to the statement, the total value of contracts signed on the first day of the exhibition was AED 3.97 billion, AED 5.80 billion on the second day, AED 10.18 billion on the third day, and AED 3.77 billion on the fourth day.
Mahra Bilal Al Dhaheri noted that the total value of domestic contracts on the fifth and final day of the exhibitions amounted to 11 contracts worth AED 766.3 million. Among these contracts were three agreements with the "International Golden Group," valued at approximately AED 462 million in total.
Other notable domestic contracts included an agreement with "Al Jaber Land Systems" for support services and spare parts for trailers worth AED 28 million, "Itqan Al Khaleej Computers" for the development of the "Sheryan" system infrastructure for the Ministry of Defense valued at AED 74.1 million, and "Al Taif" for maintenance services of air defense systems worth AED 29 million.
Additionally, "Fast Marine" signed a contract to supply inspection boats valued at AED 68.8 million, while the final contract involved "Etimad Strategic Security Solutions," which secured a deal worth AED 26.8 million for the purchase of a specialized vehicle.
Mohamed Saif Al Zaabi emphasized that the total value of international contracts on the fifth day of the IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 exhibitions amounted to four contracts worth AED 661.6 million.
These agreements included a contract with the American defense manufacturer "Lockheed Martin" for the alignment of new Sidewinder missiles valued at AED 429.4 million and a contract with the American company "INSITU" for maintenance, repair, and sustainment services for drone systems valued at AED 55.1 million.
The contracts also included an agreement with the French company "Safran Helicopter Engines" for technical and engineering support services, as well as the supply of spare parts for aircraft engines valued at AED 23.6 million. Additionally, a contract was signed with South Africa’s "GEW Technologies" for the purchase of a wireless jamming system worth AED 153.5 million.
Majid Ahmed Al Jabri emphasized that the success of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 highlights the UAE's prominent position as a global leader in the defense industry. He added that the increasing confidence in the UAE's defense and security investment environment reflects the country's role as a key strategic partner in this vital sector.}