EDGE, a leading UAE defense group, has secured over AED60 billion in contracts since 2019, growing its global presence with a 500% portfolio expansion.
Focused on autonomous systems and precision weapons, it's inked AED12 billion in export deals and ranks among the top global suppliers in guided weapons.
Hamad Al Marar, CEO of EDGE Group, attributes their global defense industry prominence to UAE leadership support. UAE's vision for advanced defense research and Industry 4.0 manufacturing facilitated their expansion to 50+ countries. With a workforce of 12,000+, EDGE aims to strengthen supply chains and advance 'Made in the UAE' technologies.
The UAE's Industry 4.0 roadmap by the group enhances efficiency with autonomous tech, drives sustainability through digital solutions. Over 60 projects initiated in 4 years, 40 implemented. EDGE Learning & Innovation Factory upskills 5,000 in 2023, 200 in advanced courses like Lean Management, Six Sigma, Analytics, IoT, Agile Management.
EDGE is also working with UAE businesses to develop solutions that stand out in highly specialised sectors. In the aerospace domain, EDGE has collaborated with local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop the RABDA aeronautical engine, a lightweight, compact, high-performance in-line engine that seamlessly integrates onto a broad range of unmanned aircraft. The RABDA will be used to drive the design, development, and production of many UAE-made unmanned aircraft, serving as a testament to the country’s ability to develop critical intellectual property through leveraging in-house expertise.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
