IDEX: Raytheon passionate over ‘Made in the UAE’

Raytheon now does between $800 million and $1 billion of business in the region annually, building on 50 years working in the UAE and Saudi Arabia – including participation at IDEX since the show began.

The company’s commitment to partnership, and to measured projects that allow it to build progressively on success, has seen Raytheon announce an exciting agreement for local production of the Coyote unmanned aircraft system by Tawazun.

Today will see the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with five local companies, further demonstrating Raytheon’s commitment to the ‘Made in UAE’ initiative.

Shockey is fervent about the value of partnerships in the region, which he says offers the necessary resources and education for success, as well as a willingness to train and invest in its workforce and infrastructure.

“We are working in concert with the US Government and our customers in the Middle East to build the tight partnerships that will ensure our mutual success,” Shockey said.