Global Aerospace Firms Expand Sourcing from India Amid Supply Chain Crisis

A new 20-year agreement between Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney (P&W), and UAE engine overhaul specialist Sanad will establish a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Abu Dhabi for P&W's geared turbofan engines, capable of handling up to 350 engine visits annually starting in Q3 2028. This project is significant as it fulfills Raytheon's offset obligations to the UAE, marking a civil initiative linked to military procurement. The collaboration, which took over two years to finalize, aims to create hundreds of jobs and leverage P&W's decade-long relationship with Sanad. Additionally, the International Defence Conference highlighted growing concerns regarding threats to space systems, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures amid evolving risks from anti-satellite systems and cyber-attacks. The discussions reflect a broader trend in the defense sector focusing on multi-domain integration and the challenges posed by geopolitical uncertainties. As defense primes seek to collaborate globally, the emphasis is on innovative technologies that enhance national security.