The UAE announced today its armed forces have struck a series of defence contracts worth over Dh 3 billion, reported the official news agency WAM.
The UAE Armed Forces signed the following contracts : A contract was signed with Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding Company for supply of 12 combat vessels at a value of Dh 771.1 million and upgrading another 12 combat vessels at total cots of Dh 164.3 million.
The total contract was valued at Dh 935.4 million.
A Dh 892.8 million deal was sealed with Euro-Art International for purchase of 3 Cobra radars.
French Thales won a contracts for signal systems at Dh 156.8 million and developing a SOTAS communication system for Leclerc tanks at a cost of Dh 172.8 milliom. Total of the two contracts amounted to Dh 329.6 million.
The UAE IGG has been awarded a Dh 64.3 million contract for the laser targeted designator sets.
The local Saqr for Trade and Technical Services won two contracts worth Dh 59 million for provision of light weapons (DSR -50) and (M7 – 5.56).
A Dh 192.2 million deal was signed with the US Harris RF Corporation for communications sets.
The UAE is on the process to sign a deal with Agusta Compay of Italy for delivery of two helicopters (AW139 AGUSTA WESTLAND) for VIPs at a value of Dh 95.8 million.
Negotiations are on with US Boeing Company to strike a Dh 373.4 million for provision of spare parts and land equipment for Chinook planes. The contract also includes training courses for pilots, technicians and air servicemen.
Total amount of contracts were Dh 3,008,500,000.
