ABU DHABI, 23rd February, 2023 (WAM) — AL TAIF, a prominent UAE-based provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for military equipment, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with L3Harris International, Inc., a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., a renowned aerospace and defence technology innovator based in the United States.
The MoU was signed during the ongoing International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2023), which is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until 24th February.
Under the partnership, the two organisations will work together to identify potential business opportunities in the communications portfolio, as well as maintenance in the UAE and other regional partner nations.
Saif Al Dahbashi, CEO of AL TAIF, stated, “As the premier centre of excellence for comprehensive lifecycle support of defence systems in the region, AL TAIF’s holistic MRO offering and extensive technical curriculum positions AL TAIF as an ideal recurrent partner for L3Harris. We are proud to be working with such an esteemed defence technology organisation and look forward to the opportunities in communications systems and maintenance presented by our joint effort.”
L3Harris is a global leader in end-to-end resilient solutions that meet the mission-critical needs of its customers. It is one of the largest American technology and defence contractors, providing Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-Defence and Combat Systems, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance solutions for defence and commercial use.
Kevin Steubing, Senior Director of Sales and Business Development for UAE at L3Harris International, said, “AL TAIF continues to be an exceptional partner to L3Harris as we continue to forge effective collaborations. Its extensive knowledge and vast experience as a leading MRO solutions company will certainly result in transformative programmes within our target arena.”
AL TAIF provides essential lifecycle services and technical capability development to ensure optimal asset performance and mission readiness for its customers. Its eleven state-of-the-art workshops are geographically distributed to offer seamless convenience and flexibility, while a mobile unit can quickly and efficiently address all types of MRO needs. The company is part of the Platforms & Systems cluster within EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups.