UAE-based Calidus and Turkish company Havelsan formalised an agreement for the development of
advanced training systems tailored to the Calidus B-250 turboprop aircraft designed for light attack and counter-insurgency (COIN) operations.
The agreement was announced at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The aspects of the agreement
- The reason behind the UAE choosing Havelsan for cooperation
- Countries the UAE is targeting for B-250 exports
The note also mentions the possibility of expanding defense cooperation between the UAE and Havelsan and the sectors to be included in future partnerships.
The summary is available to signed-in readers.
