The UAE's Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement is seeking to expand international partnerships and strengthen industrial co-operation during its participation in the Eurosatory 2026 defence and security exhibition in Paris.
The event, running from June 15-19, brings together global defence and security companies, government officials and industry stakeholders.
Tawazun, in co-ordination with the UAE Ministry of Defence and organised by Adnec Group, is showcasing Emirati defence companies through a national pavilion aimed at promoting strategic partnerships, knowledge exchange and access to advanced technologies.
This effort supports deeper engagement with global industry leaders, promotes strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange, and facilitates access to advanced technologies, contributing to the development of national capabilities as well as the growth of the UAE’s defence industrial base, and its long-term competitiveness and readiness for future challenges.
The Council’s delegation includes Matar Ali Al Romaithi, Director General of Planning and Procurement Directorate; Shareef Hashim Al Hashmi, Director General of Industrial Development Directorate; Majed Ahmed Al Jabri, Executive Director of Tawazun Economic Programme Sector; and Majed Saif Al Shamsi, Executive Director of the Research and Development Sector.
The Council’s directorates undertake complementary responsibilities across interconnected workstreams aligned with the Council’s institutional priorities.
The Planning and Procurement Directorate focuses on supporting defence procurement pathways, developing future capability requirements, and strengthening engagement with strategic partners.
The Industrial Development Directorate continues to enable industrial growth opportunities and strengthen local value chains, while the Industrial Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Directorate focuses on monitoring advanced technologies and leveraging their applications in support of operational efficiency and enhanced readiness.
During the exhibition, Tawazun plans to hold meetings with government agencies, international defence firms and research institutions to explore cooperation opportunities and strengthen the integration of the UAE's defence industry into global value chains.
"The global defence and security sector is undergoing rapid transformation that continues to reshape traditional concepts of readiness, capability and competitiveness," remarked Al Hashmi.
"France and Europe remain among the world’s leading centres for advanced defence technologies and industrial capabilities, creating valuable opportunities for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the development of meaningful partnerships that serve shared interests. We view these engagements as a continuation of the UAE’s efforts to strengthen its position as a trusted and strategic partner within the global defence ecosystem while supporting national capability development and future readiness," he added.
