Secretary General of UAE Tawazun Council for Defense Enablement Dr. Nasser Humaid Al-Nuaimi received Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation Éric Trappier on 17/11/2025 at Tawazun’s chalet during Dubai Airshow 2025.
During the meeting, Al-Nuaimi and Trappier emphasized that the Rafale F5 program should go beyond a buyer–supplier relationship, fostering broader capabilities, industrial participation, and technology transfer to the UAE.
The following In-depth report provides an overview of the main topics covered:
- UAE-France industrial and technological collaboration
- The UAE’s participation in the Rafale F5 and Loyal Wingman programs
- Export control and political constraints
