Dassault Aviation, TII, and ASPIRE sign strategic cooperation agreement to drive next-gen aerospace innovation at Dubaï Airshow 2025

Dassault Aviation is expanding its network of strategic technology partners through a new collaboration with the Technology Innovation Institute and ASPIRE, subsidiaries of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). At Dubaï Airshow 2025, Dassault Aviation, together with TII, and ASPIRE signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to drive innovation in next-generation aeronautical products and solutions.

This collaboration will focus on developing high-value technologies that advance the future of aerospace and defense. Key areas of innovation include stealth materials, autonomous sub-systems and AI-based functions for aircraft, radio frequency (RF) measurement systems, communication and secure systems to safeguard data and operations from cyber threats.

This Strategic Cooperation Agreement will provide opportunities for the development of new key technologies to address the requirements of world-class military aviation. It will support the UAE's broader defense and multi-domain objectives by delivering homegrown innovations and solutions to local end-users, strengthening the national industrial ecosystem, and expanding opportunities in global export markets.

By reinforcing the UAE's defense, technological, and industrial base and creating new opportunities for young Emirati talent, these projects will contribute to the nation's self-reliance in strategic sectors. They will support the development of a sovereign value chain for key technologies, aligning with the vision of the UAE leadership.

“This cooperation between Dassault Aviation, a trusted partner of the United Arab Emirates for more than five decades, and TII together with ASPIRE, testifies to a strong determination to deepen the synergies between major key technology providers in the highly strategic field of Research and Technology toward developing capabilities for future innovative products. Dassault Aviation is fully committed to the success of this collaboration, which will offer high added-value sovereign technological products and solutions while fostering a 'best in class' pool of local talent for the benefit of the entire aero defense ecosystem in the UAE,” said Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation.

Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO of TII said: “Advanced technologies have the power to transform both defense and civil sectors, driving progress and innovation across industries. This agreement underscores TII's ability to turn cutting-edge research into real-world solutions, cementing the UAE's position as a global R&D leader. Together with Dassault Aviation, we will drive the evolution of aerospace and defense to push the boundaries of aerospace innovation., At the same time, it fosters the development of local talent, empowering the next generation to drive future technological breakthroughs.”

Stephane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE, said: “This collaboration reflects ASPIRE's mission to drive impactful R&D initiatives that address real-world challenges. By uniting cutting-edge research with industry expertise, we are accelerating the development of breakthrough technologies that will progress aerospace innovation and strengthen the UAE's position as a global leader in advanced technologies.”