The strategic collaboration between Calidus e Indra It was formalized within the framework of Dubai Airshow, which will be held from November 17 to 21, 2025. The agreement was signed by the Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, CEO of Calidus Holding Group, and Angel Escribano y José Vicente de los Mozos, executive chairman and CEO of Indra Group, respectively, with the presence of HE Tareq Abdul Rahim Al Hosani, president of Calidus Holding Group.
Focus on Technology Transfer and Local Development
This alliance is designed to position the city of Al Ain (UAE) as a hub regional essential for the certified training and defense innovation. The new center will not only serve the United Arab Emirates, but is also projected to be a leader in enhancing training capabilities in wider regions such as Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe.
The agreement covers key aspects such as:
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La technology transfer, co-development, design and the locally made of advanced simulators.
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Civilian and military training systems across multiple domains, including aircraft, defense, and air traffic control (ATC) towers.
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The integration of hardware y with simulation, as well as high-performance motion and visualization systems.
The project explicitly seeks locate high-value simulation technologies and develop experience in local engineering through knowledge transfer and joint research and development. This will contribute significantly to strengthening local content and industrial self-sufficiency in the UAE, creating a sustainable ecosystem for these technologies. The center will offer a wide range of simulator-based courses for pilots, air and ground crews, and operators on various platforms, from fixed-wing aircraft to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground-based simulators (GBTS).
El Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, CEO of Calidus Holding Group, stated: “This collaboration represents a strategic step to improve our capabilities in specialized training and strengthen the Group's position as a reliable partner in building and training national and regional cadres. This will be achieved through a advanced training infrastructure that responds to the demands of the modern operational field and supports our industrial and defense ecosystem. In turn, it contributes to the advancement of the defense industry in the UAE and the region. also benefiting Indra thanks to its presence in the UAE, which will allow it to operate in an environment rich in promising opportunities."
For its part, Angel EscribanoThe CEO of Indra Group stated: “Indra Group is a global leader in the defense market, maintaining strong alliances with key local players. The joint venture established with Calidus is strategic to strengthen our presence in the Middle East and to offer better service to our customers worldwide."
Finally, José Vicente de los MozosThe CEO of Indra Group added the technological perspective of the Spanish company, one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of simulators: "Indra is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of simulators, leading the development of next-generation training systems. This technology is essential for preparing not only civilian and military pilotsbut also to professionals such as air traffic controllers, who manage services critical to social welfare, ensuring the highest levels of safety and performance."
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