India–UAE agreement aims to expand indigenous defence, aerospace and security solutions across six Gulf countries
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Indian defence technology company IDMS Vigilant Def. Technologies Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Dubai-based Alexander International Works LLC as its exclusive channel partner across the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries under an agreement signed in Dubai on October 14, according to an IDMS release issued on Wednesday.
The partnership aims to connect India’s indigenous defence manufacturing and technology capabilities with requirements in the Gulf’s defence, aerospace, homeland security and strategic support sectors.
Under the agreement, Alexander International Works, an execution entity under the UAE’s Al Shafar Group, will lead regional business development, customer relationship management and sales support for mutually agreed products, technologies and services, subject to the terms of the contract.
The exclusive territory covers the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. The agreement also includes a non-circumvention clause intended to protect business interests, customer relationships and opportunities developed through the partnership.
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The companies plan to explore opportunities across several technology areas, including drone-neutralising bullets, armoured electric vehicles, containerised shooting ranges with artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities, unmanned aerial vehicle systems and counter-drone technologies
Other areas of focus include electro-optical and infrared technologies, aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul services, homeland security solutions and strategic support services. IDMS describes its drone-neutralising bullets as a flagship patented product.
Manoj Kamal S. Tayade, group chief executive officer of IDMS Vigilant, said the partnership would provide a platform to take India’s indigenous defence solutions to international markets, beginning with the strategically important GCC region. He also highlighted long-term cooperation and responsible technology engagement as objectives.
A spokesperson for Alexander International Works said the alliance would seek to connect India’s manufacturing capabilities with the Gulf’s evolving security requirements.
The collaboration is intended to align with India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, alongside the UAE’s industrial development and national security objectives.
The agreement was facilitated under the Vibrant Goa Defence Summit initiative, with Tayade identified by the organisation as a defence ambassador associated with the initiative.
The companies said they would identify suitable business opportunities and assess regional requirements in accordance with applicable laws, export-control regulations and end-user approval requirements.
IDMS Vigilant is based in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and operates in defence manufacturing, systems integration and technology development. Alexander International Works is based in Dubai and works across defence, aerospace, infrastructure technology and national security sectors.
The agreement establishes a regional commercial channel for the companies, although specific contracts, investment commitments and delivery timelines were not announced in the release.
