The Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) in Abu Dhabi saw significant growth with EDGE Group leading the way in announcements. The company secured over $200 million in new deals for its Scorpio small UAV and other projects.
EDGE Group unveiled several new systems at the Dubai Airshow and announced over a dozen new deals or cooperation agreements, including a $7 billion deal with Indonesia. CEO Hamad Al Marar emphasized the importance of exports in covering EDGE's expenses and diversifying its clientele.
EDGE Group has partnered with Spanish firm Indra to establish a loitering munitions and weapons manufacturing entity in Europe. The company will be located in the León province of Spain at Indra's new facility, with an investment of between €15 million and €20 million.
Anduril, a US defense tech firm, has partnered with UAE-based EDGE Group to establish an organization called the EDGE-Anduril Production Alliance. The alliance aims to manufacture drones for commercial applications, with orders already booked and plans for full rate production by 2028.