Havelsan to provide training solution for Calidus' B-250 aircraft
Turkish technology company Havelsan and UAE-based defence company Calidus have signed an agreement to develop advanced training systems tailored to the B-250 light attack aircraft.

Havelsan to provide training solution for Calidus' B-250 aircraft. Image: Havelsan
Under the signed agreement, Havelsan will develop simulators and integrated training solutions that will constitute the core of the B-250 training infrastructure.
This agreement builds upon the initial protocol signed during SAHA EXPO in October 2023 and was formalised following the successful technical and commercial negotiations.
As part of the agreement, HAVELSAN will deliver the following systems to Calidus:
• B-250 Flight Training Device (FTD)
• B-250 Part Task Trainers (PTT)
• Briefing and Debriefing Station (DBR)
• Cockpit Entry/Exit Simulator (CIES)
• A Computer-Based Training System (CBT)
Havelsan general manager Dr. Mehmet Akif Nacar said: "Through our international partnerships, we aim to sustainably expand the global footprint of Turkish defence technology exports. This contract with Calidus reaffirms Havelsan’s proven expertise in training and simulation technologies on a global scale. By leveraging fully indigenous capabilities, we are proud to offer modern, integrated, and reliable solutions to meet the B-250 platform's training requirements."
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