Tawazun Quality and Conformity, a leading provider of testing and qualification of defence systems, ammunition and military products, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding 

(MoU) with the French company MBDA. The partnership aims to enhance cooperation in the fields of testing, qualification and training, as well as exchange knowledge and expertise in accordance with the highest international standards.

The MoU with MBDA, a world leader in missile and defence systems manufacturing, stipulates that the two parties will cooperate in the areas of testing and qualification of defence systems and ammunition, ensuring their compliance with the highest international quality standards. The partnership aims to exchange technical expertise and use advanced testing facilities, which enhances Tawazun Quality and Conformity’s aspirations to consolidate its position as a regional centre of excellence in this field.

Khalid Mohammed Al Kaabi, CEO of Tawazun Quality and Conformity, stressed that signing the agreement with the French company MBDA represents an important step towards strengthening strategic partnerships with leading global companies in the defense industries sector. The agreement aims to exchange expertise and knowledge in the fields of testing and evaluation of defense systems, in line with the highest international standards. He said, “We are committed to supporting national efforts to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the highest levels of quality in defense industries, which contributes to achieving our goals in developing local capabilities and strengthening the UAE’s position in this vital field.

“The signing comes within the framework of our global partnership with Tawazun Quality and Conformity, to provide our advanced expertise in this field that will contribute to enhancing capabilities and raising the highest international standards in missile testing and qualification,” said Patrice Hajjar, Head of Sales and Cooperation in the Middle East at MBDA. “This initiative confirms MBDA’s position as a reliable partner that supports the company’s aspirations to become a regional center of excellence, and contributes to enhancing the growth of the defense sector in the UAE. Cooperation, which is a fundamental pillar at MBDA, will continue to play its role in developing innovative processes and implementing best practices.”