ST Engineering to serve as subcontractor for Kuwaiti navy vessels deal
The contract is valued at 600 million Singapore dollars (467.6 million USD).
UAE’s defense giant EDGE Group to equip Ecuador with border protection systems
“Given the high demand for internal security in Latin America, EDGE’s approach in the region is emphasizing border control, surveillance, drones and anti-drone systems, cybersecurity, and non-lethal ammunition, rather than more traditional types of military equipment," a defense analyst said.
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UMEX total deals reach $980 million, navies seek 3D-printed USVs
This value of signed deals represents a 20 percent increase compared to the previous UMEX in 2024, a sign of “the evolving development and confidence in the UAE’s defense industry," said Tawazun spokesperson Manea Abdulkarim Al Mansoori.
UMEX opens with $240 million in contracts to EDGE Group
EDGE announced contracts to research and develop two new variants of its Scorpio small UAV, known as Scorpio S and Scorpio M, as well as a gyrocopter for logistics purposes.
Barzan, EDGE team up for first Qatari-Emirati joint defense firm
“This joint venture with Barzan Holdings shows the importance EDGE places on trusted partnerships as we expand internationally," EDGE Group CEO Hamad Al Marar told Breaking Defense.
EDGE Group teams up with Indra to establish weapons manufacturing firm in Spain
The company will focus on “the development, production, and lifecycle support of loitering munitions and smart weapons for Spanish and European defence programmes,” EDGE said.
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UAE’s EDGE Group plans next steps of expansion beyond Middle East
CEO Hamad Al Marar mused that EDGE could make an appearance at a future Association of the US Army exposition.
Middle East defense industry flexes its muscles with nine firms in SIPRI’s Top 100
Companies from Israel, the UAE and Turkey made an estimated $31 billion in arms revenue in 2024, according to a new report.
EDGE Group’s $7B deal with Indonesia marks largest int’l foray yet, as CEO pushes expansion
CEO of the Emirati conglomerate Hamad Al Marar told Breaking Defense he wants EDGE to rely on exports to be "self-sufficient."
As China pushes out from the First Island Chain, US allies like Japan and the Philippines surveil from nearby
Industrial imbalance grows in the Indo-Pacific as China outbuilds the region in ships and rockets.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Anduril, EDGE ink joint venture for drone sales
The new partnership for the US-based Anduril and UAE-based EDGE Group has chosen the UAE as a customer for its first drone, a Group 3 system called Omen.
The role of Japan and the Philippines in resisting a Chinese blockade of Taiwan
Strategic geography, resupply corridors, and maritime access underscore Manila and Tokyo’s ability to assist Taiwan.
EDGE Group to equip Angola with C2 border security systems
"Angola stands out as a forward-thinking nation with a clear vision for modernising its national security architecture, which makes it an ideal partner in shaping the future of border control," said EDGE Group CEO Hamad Al Marar in a statement.
European firms team up to make UK-specific THeMIS combat unmanned ground vehicle
The UK-customized version will integrate Milrem’s THeMIS UGV with MSI's remote weapon station TERRAHAWK and Overwatch’s APEX unmanned aerial system, while Pearson will provide the integration of “mission-critical capabilities into armoured platforms.”