French aerospace firm Safran has signed two partnership deals with the United Arab Emirates' Baynuna Group.
The Snecbat Engine Technologies joint venture between engine manufacturer Snecma and Baynuna Aviation will provide manufacturing capabilities, and long-term support services for Snecma and the UAE air force.
In particular, it will support the UAE's M53-P2 engines used on the service's Dassault Mirage 2000 fighters.
Sagembat Defense, a joint venture between Sagem and Baynuna Aviation, will help develop capabilities in the UAE for new military technologies, including smart weapons.