Through a programme of strategic investments and partnerships with carefully selected, world-class market leaders, Tawazun has been making a major contribution to the fast-growing industrial base of the UAE since 2007. With an unrelenting focus on economic diversification and sustainability as well as technology transfer, the group is building a strong local capability across a number of areas in the Defense and Security sectors.

Based in Abu Dhabi, NIMR Automotive designs, manufactures and assembles a range of multi-purpose vehicles, entirely within the UAE, to meet the growing needs of international armed forces and internal security organisations. NIMR vehicles can be configured for a variety of combat and non-combat functions - armament carrier; logistics vehicle; ambulance; mobile Command and Control centre - and a range of scenarios - from tactical missions in harsh, arid environments to modern urban warfare; deep infiltration missions; reconnaissance; border surveillance; riot control. Depending on customer requirements, NIMR vehicles can be armoured to provide full blast and ballistic protection up to STANAG 4569 Level 3.

In addition to fulfilling the role of International Partner, Tawazun will also be exhibiting two NIMR vehicles - one in the Static Vehicle Display Area and one on the Tawazun stand which can be found at location N7-250.

The NIMR 6x6 Armoured Personnel Carrier on the Tawazun stand is designed to provide maximum operational flexibility and protection, the NIMR Armoured Personnel Carrier is a long range 6x6 vehicle with the capacity to transport up to 10 soldiers.

It can additionally be fitted with remotely operated weapon and communication systems. The vehicle has a payload of 1.8 tonnes and all equipment is stored and mounted so as to be both visible and easily accessible whilst also being secured to ensure that it will not fly loose in the event of a blast impact. Capable of operating in temperatures ranging between -30°C and +55°C, the Personnel Carrier has the same power unit, suspension and braking system as the Multi-Role Combat Vehicle.