Calidus B-250

Service And Conflict Use

1. Jan 1, 2015

   Novaer project is taken forward by Calidus

   Quwa reports that the B-250 started as a Novaer project before Calidus acquired Novaer and commissioned further development in the UAE.

   Sources: Quwa B-250 system profile

2. Nov 20, 2019

   UAE becomes the launch customer

   Calidus announced a first contract for 24 B-250 aircraft from the UAE armed forces.

   Sources: Quwa B-250 system profile

3. Nov 18, 2025

   B-250 is publicly launched at Dubai Airshow

   WAM reported that Calidus launched the Badr-250 (B-250) as a fully developed and manufactured UAE aircraft after qualification and core testing.

   Sources: WAM Calidus B-250 launch

Calidus B-250 Images

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