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Calidus Aerospace and Havelsan Sign Deal for Calidus

Aerial Platforms Ground Based Training System

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

C-Prot Showcases Cybersecurity Solutions for Defence Sector

Cybersecurity company C-Prot is at the TVs, antivirus for personal devices, VPN
ongoing show, showcasing its wide range and parental control.
of cybersecurity solutions. The Turkish com-
pany is one among the firms present in the “We provide solutions for individuals,
cybersecurity pavilion, the first time such a businesses and major corporations; one
section is part of SAHA Expo. of the biggest banks in Turkey is our cli-
ent. We have international clients as well,”
C-Prot, founded in 2013, uses smart algo-
rithms and artificial intelligence technolo- said Hüsnü Öner, C-Prot Chief Technology
Officer. “We also have clients on the mili-
gies to detect vulnerabilities and prevent
cyber-attacks. The company provides solu- tary side; we are working with the Turkish
defence ministry.”
tions for individual security, protection of
businesses against risky malware. It also
offers IoT security solutions to defeat cy- The company, which signed an agreement

ber threats. Among its products are Cyber during the ongoing event, is currently work-
Security Kiosk, for companies or organi- ing on a new product. “It can be used ef-
zations, Threat Intelligence Portal, Fraud fectively in the defence sector as well as
Prevention, Smart TV Security for Smart other sectors,” said the official.

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