Aselsan and Calidus Aerospace, a UAE-based provider of next-generation aeronautical and land systems have entered into a collaboration agreement on cockpit display technologies for fixed wing and modernization of rotary wing platforms. The agreement was inked at the ongoing SAHA Expo by Ahmet Akyol, President and CEO of Aselsan, Mehmet Akif Nacar, CEO of HAVELSAN and H.E. Doctor Khalifa AlBlooshi, CEO of Calidus.
The agreement between both firms is also indicative of the growing ties between both nations. “These partnerships reflect Calidus’ vision of delivering exceptional value to our clients, positioning us as the UAE’s leading national aviation technology company. Through collaboration with industry leaders such as Aselsan and Havelsan, Calidus continues to cement its role at the forefront of defense and aerospace innovation, contributing to the achievement of the UAE’s strategic goals.” he added.
Calidus Aerospace is developing the B-250 is a single-engine turboprop, tandem-seat, light attack aircraft that features multi-role capabilities for missions such as close air support, persistent air support, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, counterinsurgency, and basic and advanced training.
The UAE based airframer will now have access to the latest Turkish technology to meet its existing and future needs for airborne cockpit systems as well as training needs. Aselsan will provide its advanced cockpit display solutions for Calidus’ airborne platforms, including cockpit modernisation programmes. The two companies will also work together on joint production, technological innovation, and upgrade of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. Havelsan will provide Calidus Aerospace state-of-the-art ground-based training solutions. This collaboration will pave the way for developing training solutions that address both current needs and future platform requirements.
The Calidus B-250 is a light attack aircraft with multi-role capabilities designed for combat missions such as close air support (CAS) for ground troops and special forces’ operations, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), persistent air support (PAS), counterinsurgency (COIN), in addition to basic and advanced training.
The B-250 features a carbon fiber structure for less weight and high strength. It is equipped with advanced systems including next generation avionics, mission, communication, and self-protection systems. The highly sophisticated B-250 aircraft can conduct missions in all combat conditions. In addition to its ability to carry out long-distance sorties, the B-250 is equipped with integrated independent systems to deal with targets in all types of terrain, which empower it to achieve high performance in all geographical areas. In addition, a big variety of weapons, ammunition, smart missiles, and laser-guided bombs can be qualified for the aircraft to strike targets with extreme accuracy. The aircraft is also designed to rearm quickly after landing even in bases with rugged terrain.
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