ABU DHABI / WAM
SDF, the investment arm of Tawazun Economic Council, and EOS Defence Systems Pty Limited (EOS) have signed an agreement to establish a JV with equal partnership, which would design and develop a
new multi-platform Light-Weight 14.5 x 114 mm Chain Driven Machine Gun in the UAE, with the involvement of international and local engineering and designing expertise.
The JV will utilise the latest technologies in design and manufacturing to provide to the market a superior Weapon System compared to the existing conventional 14.5 x 114 mm products.
The new weapon system will provide lighter weight,
improved accuracy, lower stoppage, reduced recoil and enhanced logistic
support.