• EDGE Group entities EPI and LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS will seek to collaborate with Raytheon Emirates on potential products and services within Raytheon’s global supply chain

Abu Dhabi, UAE – EDGE Group entities, EPI, the precision engineering backbone of the UAE’s aerospace, oil & gas and defence industries, and LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS, a regional leader in the design, development, manufacturing and testing of medium and large munitions, today signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Raytheon Emirates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, to explore potential collaboration. The agreement was announced on the sidelines of the ongoing International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2023) that runs until 24 February at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

As per the MoU, the organisations will seek to align on production goals, as well as contribute towards Raytheon’s global supply chain. The collaboration will prioritise developing advanced technology products, like the Coyote Interceptor, and their subsequent components and services. For EPI’s part, this potentially includes manufacturing engineering, machining, surface treatments, equipping and sub-assembly, while LAHAB will explore payload assembly contributions.

Speaking on the agreement, EPI CEO Christian Ziehe said: “EDGE is proud to be exploring a collaboration with Raytheon Emirates, as our advanced manufacturing services are well equipped to complement their international supply network. This mutually beneficial agreement goes a long way toward enhancing indigenous manufacturing capabilities. As we endeavour to facilitate Made in the UAE products, we believe our unique services will allow for localising components and achieve streamlined, regional production.”

Fahad Al Mheiri, Managing Director of Raytheon Emirates, said: “Aligning with established and capable local companies like EPI and LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS will be a critical success factor for Raytheon Emirates as we look to coproduce our Coyote Counter-UAS interceptor here in the UAE. Raytheon’s global supply chain will be strengthened through partnership with the UAE’s robust defence industrial ecosystem.”

Raytheon Emirates is committed to continue developing the UAE's defense industry in areas of advanced technology, such as the Coyote Interceptor.

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About EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive.

With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 20 entities into four core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Electronic Warfare & Cyber Technologies, and Trading & Mission Support. 

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About EPI

EPI manufactures high-quality complex engineering components for the defence, aerospace, and oil and gas (O&G) sectors. The company is the engineering backbone of the UAE’s aerospace and defence industry, and a vital supporter of its O&G sector. Dedicated to building a precision manufacturing infrastructure in the UAE, and to serving market-leading regional and global clients – including some of the world’s most foremost aviation and defence OEMs, such as Airbus and Boeing – EPI is committed to harnessing advanced technologies and machinery, including Computer Numerical Control (CNC) to deliver cutting-edge engineering solutions. EPI is part of the Platforms & Systems cluster within EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups.

For more information, visit epiuae.ae

About LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS

LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS is the UAE’s only medium and large munitions manufacturer, putting over 25 years of expertise and experience to work for defence forces across the MENA region and beyond. We design, develop, manufacture, and test a range of state-of-the-art medium and large calibre munitions – from grenades to artillery shells and aerial munitions – working to the highest safety and environmental standards. Operating one of the region’s most diverse and efficient manufacturing and assembly capabilities, LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS meets stringent international standards. LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS is part of the Missiles & Weapons cluster of EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups.

For more information, visit lahabdefencesystems.ae.

About Raytheon Emirates

Raytheon Emirates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies incorporated in 2017 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The company is focused on three business areas: effectors, air and missile defense, and advanced technology.

To learn more about Raytheon Emirates, visit us here.