Insitu, a Boeing Company, announced the opening of its new Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center of Excellence (COE) at Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The state-of-the-art facility will localize UAS Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), training, and other essential services for the UAE Armed Forces. This represents a major milestone for the company’s growth and commitment to building a sustainable defense industry, driving local content, and creating in-country value in the UAE.

“We’re thrilled to open the UAS Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi,” said Insitu President and CEO Diane Rose.

“This new facility will strengthen our partnership with the Tawazun Council, enhance the support we provide, and create frequent opportunities for collaborating with other Emirati companies across the defense ecosystem,” she added.

Majed Al Shamsi, Director of Economic Programs at Tawazun Council, said: “This center represents a bold step forward, offering a space where cutting-edge unmanned systems technology will take shape. It aligns seamlessly with our national vision, championed by the leadership of the UAE, to position our nation as a global leader in advanced industries.”

“Through this partnership, supported by the Tawazun Council and the Ministry of Defense, we are paving the way for a future defined by technological breakthroughs and enriched by shared expertise,” he stressed.

By localizing MRO and training services, Insitu’s UAS COE will create value by reducing the cost, complexity, and turnaround time for activities that were previously performed overseas. It will also generate employment opportunities for a skilled workforce and facilitate the participation of local suppliers in the value chain.

With offices in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and now the United Arab Emirates, Insitu manufactures a family of runway-independent, long-endurance UAS including the ScanEagle, Integrator, and Integrator Extended Range, which have logged nearly 1.5 million flight hours supporting the armed forces of more than 35 nations.