IDEX: Signing up for new centre of excellence

A new centre of excellence for uncrewed systems is to open at Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP) to support the UAE Armed Forces.

The facility, confirmed in a deal signed at IDEX yesterday, is a collaboration between Tawazun Council, Boeing and its subsidiary, Insitu.

The centre will employ a skilled Emirati workforce to develop advanced capabilities to enhance the UAE Armed Forces’ operational performance. It will perform aircraft engine overhauls, repairs, and serve as a training facility for operators in the region.

“The Tawazun economic programme is dedicated to supporting the UAE goal of establishing a core of advanced skills in the sector by collaborating with well-known international military corporations like Boeing,” said Abdulla Al Awani, chief economic programme officer at Tawazun Council.

“Lynn Fox, Insitu’s president and chief executive officer, added: “Boeing and Insitu are committed to enhancing readiness and reducing costs for the UAE Armed Forces through localised maintenance, training and support.”