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Saab delivers fourth GlobalEye early warning aircraft to the UAE

Saab has delivered another GlobalEye early warning aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the delivery of the fourth advanced AEW&C aircraft to the UAE in just four years.

EDGE Group formalised a new Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Spain’s Indra Sistemas (Indra), a world-leading information technology and defence systems company.

Indra and EDGE form joint venture to produce radar systems in UAE

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EDGE Group formalised a new Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Spain’s Indra Sistemas (Indra), a world-leading information technology and defence systems company.

Australian defence company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) intends to expand into the Middle East military market. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shielders Advanced Industries, a specialist in metal processing, profiling, and fabrication based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This agreement paves the way for forming a joint venture company in the future, EOS said in a statement.

EOS strengthens footprint in the Middle East defence market

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Australian defence company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) intends to expand into the Middle East military market.

L3Harris Technologies, in collaboration with EDGE, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) leading advanced technology group for defense, opened a new WESCAM Authorized Service Center (WASC). The state-of-the-art WASC emphasizes L3Harris’ commitment to invest in its growing customer-care ecosystem and establishes a foundation for localized, self-reliant national defense capabilities among its customers.

L3Harris and EDGE open new facility in UAE to support WESCAM MX-series customers

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L3Harris Technologies, in collaboration with EDGE, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) leading advanced technology group for defense, opened a new WESCAM Authorized Service Center (WASC).

EDGE has signed a landmark contract to supply 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defence, as part of a milestone deal which is the largest ever order for unmanned helicopter systems, to enhance their VTOL capabilities. The unmanned VTOL systems will be manufactured by Switzerland-based EDGE entity, ANAVIA, which specialises in the development and manufacturing of autonomous aerial capabilities.

EDGE wins major contract for 200 unmanned helicopters

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EDGE has signed a landmark contract to supply 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defence.

EDGE Group entity, Milrem Robotics, Europe’s leading developer of robotics and autonomous systems, has signed a contract to supply 20 tracked robotic combat vehicles (RCVs) and 40 THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence. The agreement, which represents the world's largest combat robotics programme, was announced at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition & Conference (UMEX 2023) being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until 24 January.

Milrem Robotics to supply world’s largest combat UGV order to the UAE

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EDGE Group entity, Milrem Robotics, has signed a contract to supply 20 tracked robotic combat vehicles (RCVs) and 40 THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to the United Arab Emirates.

Saab and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence have signed a contract and Saab has received an order regarding in-service support for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution. The order value is approximately USD 190 million with a three-year contract period that runs until 2026.

Saab signs GlobalEye support contract with UAE

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Saab and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence have signed a contract to support the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution.

EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, announced its first major order from the UAE Armed Forces for the locally-manufactured REACH-S fixed-wing UAV. Announced at the Dubai Airshow, the order to supply 100 REACH-S is the first of its kind for the for UAE-made fixed-wing drones. ADVANCED CONCEPTS, a business unit within EDGE dedicated to the design and development of innovative technologies, is currently developing the REACH-S in line with end users’ requirements. ADASI, an EDGE entity which designs and develops autonomous systems, will oversee the production and deliver the contract to the UAE Armed Forces.

EDGE Group secures major contract for REACH-S drones

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EDGE will provide the medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) REACH-S unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for enhanced surveillance missions.

The UAE’s EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the acquisition of a 52% majority shareholding in Anavia, a Switzerland-based company that specialises in the design, development, and manufacturing of versatile vertical take-off & landing (VTOL) systems of up to 750 kilograms, and their associated capabilities. The move will see EDGE become a market leader in this highly-specialised domain.

EDGE Group acquires a majority stake in Swiss drone company Anavia

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The UAE’s EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the acquisition of a 52% majority shareholding in Anavia.

Escribano Mechanical & Engineering, a Spanish defence company, has announced the sale of 516 Guardian 30 remote weapon stations (RWSs) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Army. The deal follows a previous order for over 800 small-caliber weapon stations in 2019.

Escribano signs contract for remote weapon stations with UAE Army

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Escribano Mechanical & Engineering, a Spanish defence company, has announced the sale of 516 Guardian 30 remote weapon stations (RWSs) to the UAE Army.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has selected the Israeli developed Spyder air defence systems for its immediate air defence needs. The initial contract is valued at $460 million.

UAE selects Rafael’s Spyder for its air defence programme

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has selected the Israeli developed Spyder air defence systems for its immediate air defence needs.