Launched in November 2019, EDGE stands as one of the world’s foremost advanced technology groups in the UAE, designed to cultivate agile, innovative, and disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. The organization aims to be a catalyst for change and transformation, dedicated to rapidly bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market. Through these efforts, EDGE seeks to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries while creating clear pathways for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive within the sector.
With a strong emphasis on adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, EDGE is committed to developing sovereign capabilities that can be exported globally while safeguarding national security. The group collaborates closely with front-line operators and international partners, leveraging advanced technologies such as autonomous systems, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion technologies, robotics, and smart materials. By integrating research and development, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities, EDGE crafts disruptive solutions specifically tailored to meet its customers’ unique needs.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, EDGE unifies more than 20 entities across four primary clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Electronic Warfare & Cyber Technologies, and Trading & Mission Support.