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UAE-based Calidus made waves at IDEF 2025, securing key partnerships with Turkish defence entities. The company displayed cutting-edge military tech, including AI-integrated vehicles and missile systems. Dr. Khalifa Al Blooshi highlighted how the event boosted Calidus’ global footprint. The participation aligns with the UAE’s push for defence self-reliance and market expansion.

Key Points: UAE's Calidus Showcases Defence Tech at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul

  • Calidus signed MoUs with Turkiye’s SSB and CTech for defence supply chain collaboration
  • Showcased AI-driven MATV armoured vehicle and Al Hedaa missile systems
  • Exhibited B-250 aircraft and locally built military chassis for extreme conditions
  • Strengthened UAE’s role in global defence through tech localisation and expansion
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UAE's Calidus concludes successful participation at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul

Calidus highlights UAE defence innovations at IDEF 2025, signing key MoUs with Turkish partners and showcasing AI-driven military solutions.

"Our participation boosted Calidus’ global presence and showcased UAE’s defence innovations in AI and next-gen solutions. – Dr. Khalifa Murad Al Blooshi"

Istanbul, July 28

UAE-based Calidus Holding Group has concluded its successful participation in the 17th edition of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), held at the Istanbul Expo Centre from 22 to 27 July, as part of the UAE National Pavilion, overseen by Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun).

The Calidus stand witnessed strong engagement from senior officials, military leaders, and official delegations from around the world, who praised the advanced capabilities of the UAE's defence industry and commended Calidus products for their reliability, precision, and competitiveness on regional and global levels.

During the exhibition, Calidus signed several agreements and memorandums of understanding, including an MoU with Turkiye's Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) to support supply chain collaboration and industrial localisation programmes, as well as an MoU with CTech to explore joint satellite communications and data link projects for military applications.

Dr. Khalifa Murad Al Blooshi, Managing Director and CEO of Calidus Holding Group, stated that the participation significantly boosted the company's international presence and showcased the technological innovations of the UAE's defence sector particularly in AI-driven and next-generation defence solutions, all designed and manufactured locally.

Calidus exhibited a range of advanced solutions, including the MATV armoured combat support vehicle integrated with the Al Hedaa missile launcher, six variants of the Al Hedaa system, models of the B-250 light attack and B-250T advanced trainer aircraft, a mock-up of the CLS military vehicle production facility, and cutting-edge electro-optical and infrared technologies. The company also presented its locally manufactured military chassis, built for high-load and extreme-condition performance.

The company emphasised that its IDEF 2025 participation aligns with its broader vision to strengthen the UAE's role as a key player in the global defence landscape through technology localisation, strategic autonomy, and regional and international market expansion. (ANI/WAM)

- ANI

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Priya S
The MATV armoured vehicle with Al Hedaa missile launcher sounds impressive. But I wonder - how does it compare to India's Kalyani M4 or Tata Kestrel? Our indigenous defence products need more global exposure like this.
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Arjun K
UAE and Turkey collaborating in defence sector while we're still importing majority of our equipment. When will DRDO and private players deliver world-class products consistently? The gap is worrying 😟
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Sarah B
Interesting development! The satellite communications MoU could have implications for regional security architecture. India should monitor these tech collaborations between Middle Eastern nations closely.
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Karthik V
Good for UAE, but let's not forget India's own achievements - Tejas, Akash, BrahMos etc. We're making progress too, just need better marketing and faster execution!
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Nisha Z
The AI-driven solutions part caught my attention. India's defence sector must invest more in AI/ML if we want to stay ahead in future warfare scenarios. Hope our startups are watching this.

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