Abu Dhabi, UAE – EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups for defence and beyond, today announced a contract with the UAE Armed Forces to supply individual compact thermal sights for decisive manoeuvres on land. Under the terms of the contract, they will deliver three variants of weapons sights that combine modular construction with superior thermal imaging technology.
Omar Al Zaabi, President of the Trading & Mission Support cluster at EDGE, said: “EDGE is proud to sign this milestone deal, solidifying our strategic relationship with the UAE Armed Forces and contributing to the UAE’s national defence and security. We look forward to benefitting our customers through our exceptional thermal sight imaging technology, contributing to successful land operations, and bolstering the development of sovereign UAE manufacturing.”
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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