Edge Group
Edge Group PJSC is a state-owned advanced technology and defense conglomerate headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, launched in November 2019 to consolidate and advance the nation's defense industrial capabilities.[1] Comprising more than 35 entities organized into six core clusters—Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, EDGE Commercial, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security—it develops products and services for military, security, and civilian applications.[1] The group emphasizes Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, including autonomous systems, directed energy weapons, cyber-physical integration, advanced propulsion, robotics, and smart materials, positioning itself as a provider of agile, disruptive solutions across air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains.[1][2] Under Chairman Faisal Al Bannai and Managing Director and CEO Hamad Al Marar, who assumed the role in February 2024, Edge Group has pursued aggressive expansion through acquisitions and partnerships, such as the 2023 purchase of Estonia's Milrem Robotics—a firm previously supported by European Union funding—which sparked concerns in Europe over technology transfer and market competition.[3][4][5] Key achievements include securing contracts exceeding $5 billion in order intake by 2022, with exports comprising 30% of that figure, and announcing nearly $3 billion in deals at the IDEX 2025 exhibition, primarily with UAE entities but signaling growing international reach in regions like Africa and through collaborations with non-Western partners such as China and Russia.[6][7][8] This rapid ascent reflects the UAE's broader strategy for defense self-reliance and global export ambitions, elevating Edge Group to one of the top 25 military suppliers worldwide.[9][10]History
Founding and Launch (2019)
Edge Group, an advanced technology conglomerate specializing in defense and related sectors, was officially launched on November 5, 2019, by the United Arab Emirates government.[11] The announcement was made by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, positioning the entity as a government-controlled initiative to consolidate and streamline the nation's fragmented defense industry.[12] At inception, Edge integrated over 25 pre-existing UAE-based defense firms, transforming them into a unified structure designed to eliminate redundancies and enhance operational efficiency.[11][13] The group's founding mandate emphasized disrupting the conventional, bureaucracy-laden military-industrial model prevalent in many nations, with a focus on accelerating product development cycles from concept to market.[13] Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Edge was established to leverage fourth industrial revolution technologies—such as autonomy, cyber-physical systems, and advanced materials—to build sovereign capabilities and export-oriented solutions in air, land, sea, and cyber domains.[1] Emirati businessman Faisal Al Bannai served as Managing Director and Group CEO from the outset, overseeing the initial consolidation and strategic direction.[14] This launch aligned with broader UAE efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil, fostering a high-tech defense ecosystem capable of competing globally.[10] Upon launch, Edge's portfolio encompassed approximately 30 solutions across key areas including platforms, missiles, sensors, and electronic warfare systems, derived from the merged entities.[15] The structure was organized into initial operational clusters to promote specialization and rapid innovation, setting the foundation for subsequent expansions into non-lethal technologies, space, and commercial applications.[1] This state-backed model prioritized speed and agility over traditional procurement delays, aiming to position the UAE as a hub for defense technology exports.[13]Consolidation and Early Growth (2020–2022)
Following its establishment in November 2019, Edge Group consolidated over 35 entities inherited from predecessors such as Tawazun Holding and Emirates Defence Industries Company into six core operational clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, EDGE Commercial, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.[1] This restructuring, completed in the initial operational years, streamlined decision-making, enhanced vertical integration, and positioned the group to prioritize advanced technology development across air, land, sea, and cyber domains.[1] In early 2022, Edge Group reorganized its executive leadership and Board of Directors to support accelerated expansion, including the appointment of key figures to oversee global partnerships and innovation initiatives.[16] Concurrently, the group launched the EDGE Learning & Innovation Factory to upskill its workforce in Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, training thousands of employees and fostering internal R&D capabilities.[17] These internal consolidations were complemented by participation in high-profile events, such as unveiling advanced unmanned systems at UMEX 2022 and showcasing capabilities at IDEX 2021, which highlighted maturing product lines like tube-launched drones.[18][19] By late 2022, these efforts yielded tangible growth, with Edge securing orders totaling AED 18 billion (approximately USD 4.9 billion), including over 20 major export contracts that expanded its footprint beyond the UAE.[20] The group's recognition with the ROI-EFESO INDUSTRIE 4.0 Award for its "SMART WORKFORCE" initiative underscored operational maturity and efficiency gains during this period.[21] International order values, starting from USD 18.5 million in 2019, showed steady upward trajectory, laying foundations for broader market penetration while maintaining focus on domestic localization and technology sovereignty.[17]Expansion and Milestones (2023–2025)
In 2023, Edge Group accelerated its international expansion by establishing a regional office in Brasília, Brazil, in April, marking its entry into the Latin American market.[17] The company secured over 200 major contracts that year, with 25% involving international partners, and achieved a total order value of $5 billion.[22] [17] At the Dubai Airshow in November, Edge signed deals worth at least $1.8 billion, including a $1.1 billion contract with the UAE Ministry of Defence for aircraft munitions.[22] Acquisitions bolstered its global footprint, including stakes in Estonia's Milrem Robotics for unmanned ground systems, Poland's Flaris for jet aircraft, Switzerland's Anavia for unmanned aerial systems (fully acquired later that year), and a 50% stake in Brazil's SIATT in September for smart weapons development.[22] [23] The product portfolio expanded to 160 offerings across autonomous systems, smart weapons, and electronic warfare, reflecting a 400% increase since 2019.[22] By 2024, Edge reported annual revenue of $4.9 billion, with over 20% from exports and products deployed in 91 countries.[17] The order backlog reached $12.8 billion by September, supported by international orders totaling $2.1 billion, a sharp rise from $18.5 million in 2019.[17] Strategic joint ventures included MAESTRAL with Italy's Fincantieri in May for naval solutions and a partnership with Spain's Indra Sistemas for radar and electronics.[17] The company completed 13 international acquisitions, enhancing capabilities in robotics, aviation, and defense electronics, while growing its solution portfolio to 201 items, a 550% increase since founding.[17] Export growth exceeded 300% since 2019, with 42% of order intake from abroad by mid-year.[17] [22] In 2025, Edge projected revenue of $5 billion amid continued global outreach.[24] At the IDEX exhibition in February, the company secured $2.9 billion in new sales through 16 major contracts—such as €500 million for naval in-service support via the MAESTRAL venture, $1.18 billion for aerial munitions, and $61.8 million for GPS anti-jamming systems—and 32 strategic international agreements.[25] It launched 46 new solutions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.[25] Expansion in Brazil advanced with a new 6,000 square meter headquarters and production facility for SIATT in São José dos Campos in September, focusing on MANSUP anti-ship missiles and maritime systems to boost regional R&D.[23] In Switzerland, Anavia opened a headquarters and unmanned aerial systems prototyping site in Bilten that month, scaling production of next-generation rotorcraft alongside its Näfels facility.[23] Workforce localization progressed, with an 84% increase in Emirati manufacturing roles and 143% in technicians since 2022.[26]Corporate Structure
Organizational Clusters
EDGE Group structures its operations into specialized clusters that align with key domains of advanced defense technologies, consolidating over 35 entities as of May 2025.[27] These clusters enable focused innovation, R&D, and production across platforms, weapons, cyber capabilities, and emerging technologies, reflecting the group's evolution from an initial five-cluster model launched in 2019 to a more diversified setup incorporating recent additions like the Technology & Innovation cluster established in May 2025.[10][28] The Platforms & Systems cluster specializes in the design, manufacturing, maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), upgrades, and system integration for air, land, and sea platforms. It encompasses entities such as ADASI, which develops and operates autonomous aerial systems; ADSB, focused on shipbuilding and maritime vessel maintenance; NIMR, producing lightweight and medium-weight wheeled military vehicles; and Al Jasoor, supplying the Rabdan 8x8 amphibious armored vehicle with associated logistics support. Other subsidiaries include Anavia for unmanned vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) helicopters, EPI for precision machining in aerospace and defense, Altaif for land asset lifecycle management, and Powertech for aircraft propulsion systems.[29] The Missiles & Weapons cluster concentrates on research, development, design, and production of advanced munitions, precision-guided weapons, and related systems to enhance lethality and accuracy in combat scenarios. This cluster integrates expertise from entities historically involved in projectile and explosive technologies, supporting the group's push toward sovereign capabilities in smart weaponry.[29] Space & Cyber Technologies addresses electromagnetic spectrum dominance, including surveillance, jamming, electronic warfare, and intelligence training tools, alongside space-based systems for defense applications. It develops offensive and defensive capabilities to counter modern threats in contested environments, with an emphasis on integration of cyber defenses and space assets.[29] EDGE Commercial handles arms supply chains, military consulting, training programs, and MRO services tailored for international and dual-use markets, facilitating export and commercialization of group technologies while maintaining compliance with global regulations.[29] The Technology & Innovation cluster, launched on May 17, 2025, consolidates R&D in electro-optic sensors, autonomy, directed energy, and advanced engineering, aiming to accelerate breakthroughs in dual-use technologies through collaboration with UAE's top talent.[28][29] Homeland Security focuses on border protection, critical infrastructure safeguarding, and public safety technologies, including surveillance and response systems to bolster national resilience against asymmetric threats.[29]Key Subsidiaries and Entities
EDGE Group operates through more than 35 subsidiaries and entities, consolidated into six core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Sensors, Autonomy & Directed Energy, Space & Climate Technologies, and EDGE Commercial.[1] These entities encompass manufacturing, research, and service capabilities derived from predecessor organizations such as Tawazun Holding and the Emirates Defence Industries Company, as well as subsequent acquisitions and internal developments.[10] In the Platforms & Systems cluster, key subsidiaries include Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI), which focuses on acquiring, operating, customizing, and maintaining autonomous systems for air, land, and sea domains, including unmanned aerial vehicles like the Al Sabr hybrid VTOL platform.[29] Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) provides comprehensive maritime solutions, encompassing design, construction, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels such as corvettes and patrol boats.[13] NIMR Automotive specializes in producing rugged, wheeled military vehicles, including the AJBAN 4x4 and HAFFAR 6x6 platforms optimized for desert operations and export markets.[13] The Missiles & Weapons cluster features HALCON, a primary entity for developing precision-guided munitions and loitering munitions, such as the Desert Sting guided bomb and Hunter-series drones for reconnaissance and strike missions.[30] Al Tariq Technologies contributes smart weapon systems, including laser-guided bomb kits adaptable to various aerial platforms.[13] In support roles, AMMROC handles aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, while CARACAL International produces small arms and light weapons like the CAR 816 rifle series.[13] Acquisitions have expanded capabilities, such as Milrem Robotics for unmanned ground vehicles and Anavia for vertical takeoff and landing unmanned helicopters, integrated to enhance autonomy across clusters.[31] These entities collectively support EDGE's emphasis on sovereign manufacturing and export-oriented defense solutions, with reported revenues exceeding $5 billion annually from integrated operations.[10]Technologies and Products
Platforms and Systems
The Platforms and Systems cluster of EDGE Group supports the full lifecycle of military platforms, including design, manufacturing, assembly, overhaul, and upgrades for sea, airborne, and ground-based capabilities across varied operational environments.[32] This cluster emphasizes integration of smart, connected technologies to prioritize performance, safety, and reliability, drawing on decades of experience in delivery and a dedicated research and development program.[32] Key entities within the cluster specialize in distinct domains. For naval platforms, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) delivers end-to-end maritime solutions, encompassing shipbuilding, maintenance, repair, and conversion services.[29] Al Jaso or focuses on amphibious capabilities, serving as the exclusive supplier of the Rabdan 8x8 armored fighting vehicle alongside associated support services.[29] In airborne systems, Anavia designs, engineers, and manufactures unmanned vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) helicopters.[29] Powertech provides sovereign manufacturing and procurement of aircraft propulsion systems.[29] Engineering and Precision Industries (EPI) offers precision machining and engineering solutions tailored for aerospace and defense applications.[29] Ground-based platforms are addressed through Al Taif, which manages lifecycle solutions for land military assets, and NIMR, which produces lightweight and medium-weight wheeled military vehicles.[29] Autonomous systems form a core capability, with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) handling acquisition, operation, customization, and maintenance of platforms for air, land, and sea domains.[29] Additional entities like Milrem Robotics contribute unmanned ground vehicle technologies, expanding options for robotic integration.[33] The cluster collectively enables system integration, propulsion, and launch systems for ships, armored and non-armored vehicles, and autonomous platforms, supporting EDGE's broader objective of disruptive defense innovations.[32][33]Missiles and Weapons
The Missiles & Weapons cluster of EDGE Group specializes in the research, development, design, and production of advanced munitions, including precision-guided missiles, smart modular munitions with multi-source guidance, autonomous weapons, lightweight and complex systems, and directed-energy weapons.[34] This cluster encompasses entities such as HALCON for guided missile systems and AL TARIQ for precision-guided bomb conversion kits, enabling the transformation of unguided aerial weapons into high-accuracy, standoff-range munitions suitable for aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles.[34] HALCON's Desert Sting family represents a core line of smart micro-munitions, featuring variants differentiated by weight and warhead size, such as the DS-16 (23 kg gross weight, 12 kg warhead) and DS-25 (45 kg gross weight, 25 kg warhead).[35][36] These glide weapons employ GNSS-assisted inertial navigation (GAINS) combined with optional semi-active laser (SAL) seekers for terminal guidance, delivering a circular error probable (CEP) of 3 meters in GAINS mode and 10 meters in standalone GAINS, with ranges up to 16 km downrange and 13 km cross-range from the DS-16 at typical release altitudes.[37] The DS-25 supports dual or quad rack configurations for multi-weapon deployment on platforms including UAVs, with integrations demonstrated for systems like the MQ-9B drone in partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.[38][39] Complementing these, HALCON's Thunder family consists of air-launched precision-guided munitions (PGMs) utilizing GPS and laser guidance for enhanced accuracy in all-weather conditions.[40] AL TARIQ Technologies provides modular guidance kits for 120 kg, 250 kg, and 450 kg bomb series, converting unguided munitions into smart weapons; the AL TARIQ LR variant extends standoff range beyond 120 km, compatible with Mk 81 and Mk 82 bomb bodies for day/night operations.[41][42] In February 2025, EDGE Group secured a AED 4.36 billion (approximately $1.19 billion) contract from the UAE Ministry of Defence for aerial munitions supply, underscoring the cluster's role in national defense sustainment.[43] The cluster also produces supporting weapon systems, including next-generation small arms (9 mm to 12.7 mm pistols, rifles, and sniper rifles) via CARACAL, medium- and large-caliber munitions through LAHAB Defence Systems, and non-lethal options like smoke grenades and pyrotechnics from entities such as APT and Condor.[34] SIATT contributes smart munitions electronics and guidance software, emphasizing fire-and-forget capabilities and lifecycle services for ammunition via CLA.[34] These systems prioritize precision targeting at effective standoff distances, with ongoing advancements showcased at events like IDEX 2025, where HALCON introduced new guided missile projects.[44]Sensors, Autonomy, and Directed Energy
Edge Group's sensors division develops advanced electro-optical and multi-spectral imaging systems for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting applications. The MIRSAD-X, a gyro-stabilized multi-spectral electro-optics imager, integrates thermal imaging, safe laser ranging, and multi-spectral sensors to enable real-time detection, tracking, and identification in day-and-night conditions across various ranges.[45][46] Field tests conducted at the company's XRANGE facility in August 2025 verified its performance in UAE environmental conditions, confirming advanced detection and precise targeting compatibility with ground and maritime platforms.[47][48] Additional lightweight stabilized gimballed systems, such as the KASHIF 600 and KASHIF 700, support tactical electro-optics for unmanned aerial vehicles.[49] In autonomy, Edge Group advances AI-integrated unmanned systems through subsidiaries like ADASI, established in 2007, which manufactures military UAVs, UGVs, and USVs with end-to-end operations including AI-driven flight, maintenance, and logistics.[50][51] Key platforms include the Garmoosha light UAS for surveillance with 6-hour endurance and 150 km range; the Al Sabr S-100, a fully autonomous VTOL UAV offering 10-hour endurance and live video feeds; and loitering munitions like the QX-1, QX-2, and QX-3 for quick deployment with real-time video and variable payloads.[50] The JENIAH unmanned combat aerial vehicle provides high-speed, low-observable strike capabilities with munition payloads, while the SHADOW 3, unveiled in July 2025, serves dual roles as a loitering munition and reconnaissance drone.[52][53] At IDEX 2023, the group unveiled 11 autonomy-enabled unmanned vehicles across air, land, and sea domains for tactical ISR in demanding environments.[54] Anavia contributes unmanned VTOL helicopters, enhancing multi-domain autonomous operations.[29] Directed energy efforts fall under the Missiles & Weapons cluster, which researches and delivers lightweight, complex directed-energy weapons alongside autonomous munitions.[29] Beacon Red, a Space & Cyber Technologies entity founded in 2018, develops electromagnetic and directed energy systems to disrupt enemy targeting, navigation, and communications.[55][29] The group conducts directed-energy weapons testing as part of broader capabilities, including maritime trials, though specific operational deployments remain in development phases as of 2024 brochures.[56] These technologies aim to provide non-kinetic denial options, with early considerations for integration noted since 2019.[57]Space and Climate Technologies
Edge Group's space technologies are spearheaded by its FADA subsidiary, launched on September 23, 2024, as a comprehensive provider of space systems to bolster the UAE's sovereign capabilities in satellite manufacturing, assembly, and related services.[58][59] FADA specializes in producing advanced satellite subsystems, ground stations, cybersecurity solutions for satellites, and space-based remote sensing technologies, enabling high-resolution Earth observation and data downlink capabilities.[60] These efforts align with EDGE's broader Space & Cyber Technologies cluster, which integrates space assets with cyber and electromagnetic systems for defense applications.[29] A flagship product is the SIRB Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, designed for ultra-high-resolution imaging operable in all weather conditions, day or night, across Spotlight, Stripmap, and ScanSAR modes, with rapid data downlink for real-time analysis.[61] In August 2025, FADA partnered with BEACON RED and the UAE Space Agency under the Small and Medium Satellite Export (SMSE) programme to cultivate a domestic satellite industrial base, emphasizing export-oriented production and technological sovereignty.[62] This initiative supports the development of Emirati-led satellite programs, including contributions to advanced SAR satellite efforts for national resilience.[63] Further expansion includes a February 2025 memorandum of understanding with Space42 to form a joint venture focused on SpaceTech innovation, particularly in satellite technologies and operational services to strengthen UAE's space ecosystem.[64] EDGE's CEO has identified space as a priority growth domain alongside regional expansion, underscoring investments in autonomous space solutions and integration with defense platforms.[65] While space-based remote sensing from platforms like SIRB enables environmental data collection—such as terrain mapping and resource monitoring—no dedicated climate-specific technologies, such as carbon tracking or weather prediction systems, are publicly detailed in EDGE's portfolio.[60]Leadership and Governance
Founding Leadership
H.E. Faisal Al Bannai served as the founding Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Edge Group upon its establishment on November 5, 2019, leading the consolidation of over 25 entities from the former Emirates Defence Industries Company into a unified advanced technology conglomerate focused on defense and beyond.[66] Prior to this role, Al Bannai held positions in UAE defense-related initiatives, including advisory capacities that positioned him to spearhead Edge's formation as a disruptive force in the global military industry, inaugurated under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.[13] Al Bannai's leadership emphasized agile innovation and export-oriented growth, drawing on his experience in fostering Abu Dhabi's knowledge economy across public and private sectors to build Edge's initial mandate of addressing inefficiencies in traditional defense procurement through homegrown technologies.[14] Under his direction, the group rapidly expanded its portfolio in platforms, sensors, and weapons systems, establishing foundational partnerships and operational clusters that propelled Edge toward international competitiveness within its first years.[67] In January 2022, following structural reorganization, Al Bannai transitioned to Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, retaining oversight while new operational leadership was appointed to sustain the group's momentum.[16] This founding phase under Al Bannai laid the groundwork for Edge's evolution into a top-25 global defense entity by revenue, prioritizing sovereign capabilities over import dependency.[10]Current Executive Team
The executive leadership of EDGE Group is headed by H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, who serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors and provides strategic oversight for the group's advanced technology and defense initiatives.[1][14] Al Bannai has held foundational roles in UAE defense technology development, including prior leadership in related entities before EDGE's formation in 2019.[1] Hamad Al Marar holds the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, responsible for the group's global strategic, commercial, and operational management.[1][68] Al Marar assumed this role on January 29, 2024, succeeding Mansour Al Mulla, and has driven EDGE's expansion in international markets and technological innovation, as evidenced by the group's participation in events like IDEX 2025.[68][69] Cluster-level executives report to the MD & CEO and oversee specialized operations across EDGE's organizational structure:- Khaled Ahmed Al Zaabi, President of Platforms & Systems, manages development and delivery of integrated defense platforms, including smart systems and mobility solutions.[1][70]
- Waleed Al Mesmari (also referred to as Waleid Al Mesmari), President of Space & Cyber Technologies, leads advancements in satellite systems, cybersecurity, and related dual-use technologies.[1][71]
- Omar Al Zaabi, President of a core cluster focused on sensors, autonomy, and directed energy, contributes to EDGE's capabilities in advanced detection and unmanned systems.[71][72]
International Operations
Partnerships and Joint Ventures
Edge Group has established multiple joint ventures with international defense firms to enhance its capabilities in naval, radar, electronic warfare, and space technologies, often based in the UAE to support local manufacturing and export. These collaborations align with the UAE's strategy for defense self-reliance while leveraging foreign expertise.[74][75] In December 2024, Edge Group formalized a joint venture named PULSE with Spain's Indra Sistemas, with Indra holding 50.01% ownership and Edge 49.99%, focused on engineering, developing, manufacturing, integrating, and maintaining radar systems in Abu Dhabi.[75] The venture targets both existing and future radar technologies to bolster regional surveillance and defense systems.[75] A multi-billion euro joint venture, AD NAVAL (ADN), was announced in March 2025 with France's CMN NAVAL for the production of corvettes, offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), and interceptors in the UAE, emphasizing advanced naval shipbuilding capabilities.[76][77] Earlier, in February 2024, Edge partnered with Italy's Fincantieri on a separate multi-billion euro naval manufacturing joint venture in the UAE.[78] In February 2025, the two firms signed an MoU for the Maestral joint venture to develop unmanned underwater systems for infrastructure protection.[79] Edge has pursued electronic warfare advancements through exploratory and established ventures, including a February 2025 assessment with Italy's ELT Group for a UAE-based joint venture on converged electromagnetic attack (CEMA) systems across domains.[80] In June 2025, it expanded ties with Italy's Leonardo via a joint venture in Abu Dhabi integrating naval command-and-control, counter-unmanned aerial systems, optronics, and high-performance computing missiles, building on prior strategic agreements.[74][81] In space and security domains, Edge signed an MoU in February 2025 with UAE's Space42 for a joint venture enhancing sovereign Earth observation and AI-driven space technologies.[82] Additionally, in July 2025, it launched KEY4 with Pavo Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, to design and deliver advanced defense solutions.[83] These initiatives reflect Edge's focus on technology transfer and localized production.[84]Acquisitions and Global Facilities
Edge Group has pursued strategic acquisitions to integrate specialized capabilities in defense logistics, unmanned systems, non-lethal technologies, and precision munitions, primarily targeting firms that align with its advanced technology portfolio. In January 2024, the group acquired a controlling 65% stake in International Golden Group (IGG), a UAE-based provider of defense logistics, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain services, thereby consolidating domestic industry assets and expanding end-to-end defense offerings.[85][86] Prior to this, in November 2023, Edge secured a 52% majority stake in Anavia, a Swiss developer of autonomous air systems including unmanned helicopters like the HT-100, to bolster rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle expertise. In May 2024, it acquired 51% of Brazil's Condor Non-Lethal Technologies, a leader in non-lethal solutions such as crowd control and public security equipment, marking a push into less-lethal defense markets.[87][88] In September 2023, Edge took a 50% stake in Brazil's SIATT, specializing in smart weapons and precision-guided systems, as part of broader Latin American expansion. These moves, totaling at least 13 international acquisitions and investments by late 2024, have diversified Edge's global supply chain while prioritizing technological synergies over volume.[23]| Acquisition | Date | Stake | Location | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Golden Group (IGG) | January 2024 | 65% | UAE | Defense logistics, engineering, supply chain[85] |
| Anavia | November 2023 | 52% | Switzerland | Unmanned helicopters, autonomous air systems[87] |
| Condor Non-Lethal Technologies | May 2024 | 51% | Brazil | Non-lethal weapons, public security solutions[88] |
| SIATT | September 2023 | 50% | Brazil | Precision-guided munitions, smart weapons[23] |