Tawazun Quality & Conformity Partners With MBDA To Enhance Defence Systems Testing At IDEX 2025

Tawazun Quality & Conformity (TQC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MBDA, a renowned French company in missile and defence systems manufacturing. This collaboration aims to boost cooperation in testing, qualification, training, and knowledge exchange. The partnership is designed to align with international standards, enhancing TQC's capabilities in the defence sector.

The agreement outlines a joint effort to test and qualify defence systems and munitions. This ensures they meet the highest quality standards. By leveraging advanced testing facilities, both entities aim to enhance technical knowledge exchange. This move supports Tawazun's goal of becoming a regional leader in this field.

Dr. Khalid Mohammed Al Kaabi, CEO of Tawazun Quality & Conformity, highlighted the importance of this agreement with MBDA. He noted it as a significant step in building strategic partnerships with global leaders in the defence industry. The focus is on exchanging expertise and knowledge for testing and evaluating defence systems according to top international standards.

Dr. Al Kaabi emphasised their dedication to supporting national efforts aimed at improving operational efficiency and maintaining high-quality levels in the defence sector. "We are committed to supporting national efforts to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the highest levels of quality in the defense industry," he stated. This initiative aligns with their objectives of developing local capabilities and strengthening the UAE's position in this crucial sector.

Patrice Hajjar, MBDA Vice President Export Sales - Middle East, expressed pride in this enhanced global partnership step. "We are proud of this additional step in the frame of our global partnership," he said. He believes that providing high-end expertise will help Tawazun meet international quality standards for missile testing and qualification.

Strengthening Regional Excellence

Hajjar also acknowledged MBDA's role as a trusted partner for Tawazun's ambition to become a regional centre of excellence. He remarked that cooperation is central to MBDA's mission and will introduce innovative processes and best practices. This collaboration aims to improve market position and sovereignty for their partners.

This MoU represents an important milestone for both entities as they work together towards shared goals in the defence industry. By combining resources and expertise, they aim to achieve new heights in quality assurance and operational excellence within the region.

With inputs from WAM