Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Monday said that it had signed several deals worth over Dh7 billion on the first day of the Dubai Airshow.
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The agreements were made with 10 different local and international companies, with the signings ranging from providing aircraft munitions, spare parts and maintenance for the country’s airforce.
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The biggest signing was made with UAE-based Global Aerospace Logistics, in a deal worth Dh3.5 billion for the maintenance of helicopters in the UAE’s fleet.
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The MoD said that it also signed a Dh1.7 billion deal with French aerospace company Dassault Aviation for enhancements on its Mirage fighter jets. MBDA France also signed a Dh93 million deal to provide aircraft munitions.
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A deal was also made with Lockhead Martin worth Dh76 million for the purchasing of equipment and maintenance for the UAE’s F-16 fleet. The MoD signed a Dh69 million deal with Boeing for maintenance and support of its aircraft fleet and simulator training.
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