Calidus And Safran Sign Agreement To Strengthen Aerial Delivery Capabilities In The UAE

Calidus Holding Group and Safran Electronics & Defence have formed a partnership to address the rising demand for advanced aerial delivery services in the UAE. This collaboration aims to develop cutting-edge aerial delivery capabilities by merging Calidus' industrial strengths with Safran's expertise in parachute systems. The initiative supports the UAE's goal of becoming a regional leader in advanced defence technologies.

The agreement also focuses on personal parachutes, with Safran utilising its extensive experience in creating round parachutes for tactical mass airdrops. This ensures high standards of operational excellence and safety. Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, CEO of Calidus, highlighted this as a significant step in their strategic partnership with Safran to boost national defence industries.

Franck Saudo, CEO of Safran Electronics & Defence, expressed that this collaboration reflects their commitment to technological sovereignty and operational performance. "Together, we are contributing to the future of aerial delivery in the UAE. By combining our proven expertise with Calidus’ industrial strength, we are not only delivering world-class solutions - we are empowering our partners with the capabilities to achieve lasting autonomy, resilience, and leadership in defence innovation," he stated.

The MENA region's aerial delivery services market is expanding due to increased military logistics demand and a growing role in humanitarian operations. Through this partnership, Calidus and Safran aim to provide high-performance, flexible systems produced locally to meet these evolving needs effectively.

This collaboration underscores the UAE's vision of building a sustainable and innovation-driven defence industry. By leveraging each other's strengths, Calidus and Safran are poised to deliver solutions that enhance autonomy and resilience in defence innovation within the region.

With inputs from WAM