Leading Korean group LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) has signed an agreement with Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) and the Korean LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) have signed a MoU to explore and develop cooperation in the field of defence and security industry development, with the aim of establishing a global defence manufacturing hub in the UAE through a landed company structure.
As per the deal, the duo will establish a dialogue for co-operation in developing industrial capabilities in the UAE through establishing a locally incorporated entity - landed company and collaboration in key areas including research and development, manufacturing and maintenance support, and supply chain integration.
"This MoU with LIG D&A reflects our continued commitment to building high-value international partnerships that translate into tangible industrial outcomes for the UAE," stated Shareef Hashim Al Hashmi, the Director-General, Industry Development of Tawazun, after signing the deal with Gunhyuk Lee, Mena President, LIG D&A, on the sidelines of ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
"By attracting leading global companies to establish a presence in the UAE through a landed company structure, we are deepening industrial integration, strengthening national capabilities, and reinforcing the UAE's position on the global defence map," he added.
The agreement reflects both parties' shared commitment to advancing industrial capabilities in the UAE, strengthening defence manufacturing, and fostering long-term cooperation across research and development, manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and supply chain integration.
Lee said the UAE's defence industrial ecosystem offers a compelling environment for global manufacturers to establish, scale, and innovate.
"This MoU with Tawazun marks an important step in our commitment to contributing to the UAE's national defence industrial growth, and we look forward to developing this partnership into a long-term and impactful collaboration," he added.-TradeArabia News Service
