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.
