Cairo: Calidus Holding Group is participating in the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX 2025), held at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre in Cairo from 1st to 4th December, as part of the United Arab Emirates’ national pavilion.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Group’s participation marks an important milestone in its series of global engagements aiming at showcasing its latest integrated defence systems and advanced air and land solutions. This initiative strengthens the presence of national industries in Asian markets and expands avenues of cooperation and partnership in the regional defence and security sector.
At the show, Calidus is showcasing its capabilities by highlighting leading defence products and technologies, all designed, developed, and manufactured in the United Arab Emirates across its three integrated clusters: Land Systems, Aerospace, and Missiles and Defence systems. These include the advanced 8×8 Sweihan armoured vehicle, the AlHeda high-precision missile system, and the advanced short-range air defence system AlDeraa, capable of countering a wide range of aerial threats including drones.
Additionally, Calidus is displaying the multi-role 4×4 armoured tactical vehicle ‘Mezyad’, equipped with the AlHeda missile launcher, the B-250 light attack aircraft, the B-250T basic trainer aircraft, the 8×8 Wahash vehicle, the Washag vehicle for reconnaissance missions, border patrols and the protection of critical infrastructure, the Barq advanced high mobility multiple rocket launcher, and the MCAV005 multi-role armoured personnel carrier.
The wide range of products reflects Calidus’ advanced manufacturing capabilities, the maturity of its research and development, and the progress achieved by the UAE defence industry in design, engineering, innovation, and industrial integration.
Commenting on this, Tareq Abdul Rahim Al Hosani, Chairman of Calidus Holding Group, emphasized the strong friendly ties between the UAE and Egypt, and the deep cooperation that has spanned decades across all fields. He highlighted the commitment to strengthening the presence of Emirati defence industries in regional and international markets and consolidating collaboration with partners worldwide, contributing to the goal of building a sustainable and independent defence industrial base.
Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Managing Director and CEO of Calidus Holding Group, stated that the exhibition provides a strategic platform to present the latest technologies and integrated systems. Through this participation, Calidus aims to open new channels of cooperation and knowledge exchange, delivering solutions tailored to the needs of regional partners.
Calidus Group’s participation in EDEX 2025 forms part of its expansion strategy in Middle Eastern and African markets, which are witnessing rapid growth in demand for integrated and sustainable defence solutions. Through this engagement, the Group seeks to strengthen regional partnerships and explore opportunities for industrial and technological cooperation, enhancing the presence of Emirati defence industries as a trusted choice in innovation, development, and joint production.