UAE defence company Calidus Aerospace has signed a heads of terms agreement with Havelsan for the sale of Ground Based Training System (GBTS) for UAE flagship indigenous Calidus aerial platforms.
The agreement, signed during the ongoing SAHA Expo 2024, signals a strategic partnership between the companies to collaborate on cutting-edge solutions for its customers. The firms recently signed an agreement for development and delivery of Full Mission Simulator, Part Task Trainers and related supporting training solutions for Calidus aerial platforms. The solution would be customized for Calidus customers and unique to the B-250 various roles and requirements.
Havelsan will develop and deliver GBTS solution with unique customer specific enhancements and capabilities, in a short time to meet aircraft training needs.
“Calidus prides itself in delivering unparallel value to its customers. In the same spirit, we are excited to select Havelsan, a class leading solution provider, for meeting our demanding needs for a modern, fully connected and future ready training solution for our B-250 program, that would train the war fighters of today and tomorrow,” said said Dr. Khalifa AlBlooshi, Calidus Holding Group CEO. “This agreement is a welcome step forward in growing the partnership with a company that shares our commitment to excellence. This collaboration would not only ensure meeting existing requirements of advanced training system but would also establish a foundation for next-gen training solutions for our upcoming variants.
“The resulting capability would serve to ensure concurrent upgrades of Training Solution as the aircraft capabilities evolve. This is in line with Calidus core values and vision to deliver industry leading solution to our customers in the region and internationally, being the only UAE National Aviation Technology company” said Dr. AlBlooshi.
“We are pleased to collaborate with Calidus on this significant project, leveraging our extensive expertise in developing advanced Ground Based Training Systems (GBTS) for the Calidus Aerial Platforms,” said Dr. Mehmet Akif Nacar, CEO of Havelsan. As Havelsan, our focus is on delivering mission-critical solutions that enhance the operational capabilities of both civil and military aviation. The Full Mission Simulators and Part Task Trainers we will deliver are designed to provide realistic and comprehensive training environments that ensure personnel are fully prepared for a wide range of operational scenarios. Our vision at Havelsan is to remain at the forefront of simulation technologies, continually advancing our solutions to meet the evolving needs of our partners and clients.
“Through our collaboration with Calidus, we aim to establish a long-term, strategic partnership that not only supports technology transfer and local production capacity but also fosters new colloboration horizons for both companies,” added Dr. Nacar. “This project represents a cornerstone of our broader vision to contribute to bilatarel, regional and global cooparation efforts in simulation and training technologies by offering proven, innovative and advanced technologies.”
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