“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.
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.
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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.
“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.
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.
CEO Hamad Al Marar mused that EDGE could make an appearance at a future Association of the US Army exposition.
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CEO of the Emirati conglomerate Hamad Al Marar told Breaking Defense he wants EDGE to rely on exports to be "self-sufficient."
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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.
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Strategic geography, resupply corridors, and maritime access underscore Manila and Tokyo’s ability to assist Taiwan.
"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.
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.”
Nations such as the Philippines and Taiwan are building new ties as part of a regional military rebalancing.