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Edge Company announces its acquisition of Trust International Group

#Edge announces its acquisition of Trust International Group, a company specialized in defense trade and a major provider of qualitative solutions to the UAE Armed Forces. #Trust will join the Trade and Mission Support sector at EDGE, enhancing the capabilities the group currently possesses in multiple areas
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The acquisition allows both parties to share manufacturing methods and expertise, and provides Trust with the necessary support to expand its competency base and capabilities to enhance its international presence.

For Years, TRUST has been a stalwart pillar supporting the UAE Armed Forces and national security services. Our legacy is built upon delivering top-tier equipment, advanced technologies, and unparalleled services. We are the touchstone of defence and security sectors, proficiently streamlining diverse requirements.

https://trust-ig.com/

 

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EDGE cooperates with Thailand's RV Connex​

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with RV Connex, a technology, defense and engineering company in Thailand, with the aim of sharing solutions, services and capabilities in the fields of drones, mobile munitions and precision guided munitions.

C6ISR​

C6ISR (Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Combat, Cyber Defense, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) is crucial to all military operations – with battle-winning technologies and fully incorporated C6ISR systems, militaries can achieve unmatched strategic advantage and mission success. Covering multiple disciplines and areas, our systems are able to answer specific C6ISR requirements to best support your armed force.

• Combat Management System (CMS)
• Command & Control System (C2)
• Cyber Operation Center (CSOC)
• Secure Communication and Tactical Data Link (TDL)
• ISR Center (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center)

https://www.rvconnex.com/en/home

 

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Edge acquires 80% of Mars Robotics


The acquisition contributes to enhancing EDGE's capabilities in the field of drones and access to technology and highly skilled engineers in this field
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Mars Robotics, a leading company in the field of autonomous robotic solutions based in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

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Dr. Mohammed Amin Al-Jarrah, founder and general manager of Mars Robotics, said: “We are very proud to join EDGE, the defense and advanced technology group that has proven its distinction at the regional and global levels. Under the acquisition, which is a clear evidence of the great confidence in Mars Robotics, “Our team will work to strengthen EDGE’s autonomous aerospace and engineering capabilities, and will support the group’s position as a serious global player in the autonomous systems sector.”

Founded in 2013, Mars Robotics provides engineering solutions and services to drone OEMs in hardware, accessories, networking, software, support, services and training for various applications in the military and civilian markets.

https://marsrobotic.com/MARS_products.aspx?p2=-1&p=-1&i=Images/Rotary_wing.jpg

 

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EDGE acquires a majority stake in the Swiss company Anavia​

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority stake in Anavia, a Swiss company specializing in the design, development and manufacture of versatile vertical take-off and landing systems.



This acquisition supports Edge to take a leadership position in this highly specialized field, and enables us to benefit from Anavia's extensive experience in developing high-quality and technologically advanced unmanned helicopters.

 

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Emirati-Korean cooperation and product development together

Equipping it with Emirati ammunition is a certificate of appreciation for the Emirati defense industry..

Opening of a branch of the Korean Defense Development Agency (ADD) in the Emirates

Here is the ADD ( Agency of Defense Development website )

Looking at the WHAT WE DO section and seeing the systems, technology, future projects, etc... amazing in every sense of the word

https://www.add.re.kr/board?menuId=MENU02374&siteId=SITE00003#none

It is a joint partnership project with Korea
Also by connecting it with a data link to the MUM-T drone
It was previously displayed at the Tawazun Pavilion

 

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Korea and the UAE begin developing multi-purpose transport aircraft

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Altair ATGM is one of the fruits of the Emirati-Korean cooperation

The guidance appears to be Seeker: Semi-active laser homing, and in the picture it is capable of Top attack on tanks

They have 3 types of missiles and are also working on developing and manufacturing a small engine that could be used for one of the missiles in the future.

Weight: 45 kg

Range: 8 km

Tandem warhead with a penetration capacity of 1300 mm

The platform is operable from armored vehicles and helicopters

The nice thing is that it has the same specifications as the alternatives at a much lower cost.

An excellent addition to other UAE's ATGM missiles such as the Nimrod and the Desert Sting..

 

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Yugoimport, from ALAS to RALAS
23/02/2019 ALAS, EARTH, Lazar 3, RALAS, UAE, Yugoimport

Yugoimport, the main Serbian defence company, unveiled at IDEX a new antitank missile, the RALAS. This follows the ALAS (Advanced Light Attack System), a long-range fibre-optic guided missile designed to cope with tanks and hardened targets. With a range of up to 35 km the ALAS is powered by a turbojet engine, a rocket booster being added for the launch phase. An anti-ship version, was to be co-developed with UAE’s EARTH (Emirates Advanced Research and Technology Holding), while the ALAS was demonstrated during an exercise on board a Hafeet 6×6 vehicle, produced by Nimr of the UAE, showing the strong ties between this missile project and the Emirates..

It thus does not come as a surprise the fact that Yugoimport unveiled its new RALA at the Abu Dhabi exhibition. Compared to the ALAS the RALAS drops the turbojet-rocket propulsion for an all rocket propulsion, the RALAS being thus longer and heavier than the ALAS as it contains both the booster and sustainer motor, making it a 67 kg weapon with a 2,460 mm length, the diameter remaining the same, 175 mm, which is also the same of the Lorana, the latter having apparently never been produced; this allows to exploit the warheads already developed helping in reducing cost. The propulsion choice is obviously another move to keep down costs, although this reduces the range to 10 km; according to Yugoimport engineers the range might be slightly higher, tests having already been carried up to over 10 km, compared to the 35 km reached with the ALAS, minimum effective range being 3 km. The aerodynamic configuration is also different, the RALAS adopting ailerons for flight control instead of the canards used in the ALAS; this should reduce slightly maneuverability while increasing stability. Cruising speed is between 120 and 150 m/s, which means an average flight time of around 80 seconds to the maximum range..

Two different seekers are available; the imaging infrared uses either a contrast or a correlation algorithm, depending on the type of target, while the less expensive TV seeker uses a correlation algorithm. The first phase of the flight is planned via waypoints the missile using the INS/GPS navigation unit, the seeker being switched on in the last 2-3 km, images being relayed to the operator via fibre-optic, the same solution adopted on the ALAS that allows avoiding jamming issues. Should the gyrostabilised seeker loose the target, re-tracking can be done either automatically or manually, this capability having been demonstrated at the exhibition, blinding the seeker for a short instant..

The 10.5 kg warhead is either a tandem shaped charge capable to penetrate over 1,000 mm RHA, or a blast fragmentation one with a 25 meters lethal radius.
The system was shown installed on a Yugoimport Lazar 3 APC; this had at the rear two independently elevating systems each one carrying two modules, each one be made of two RALAS launch canisters, the total weight of the elevating modules fitted with the four two-missiles canisters being slightly over 2 tonnes. Maximum elevation is 45° while no traverse being needed the vehicle being positioned in the rough direction of the target.

Here the C derivation for coastal defense is superimposed on the Nimr

 

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Caracal

 

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The Emirates, South Korea, and the $20 billion deal
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Henmo missiles whose technology was transferred to the Emirates

Also..The latest version of South Korean-made cruise missile Hyunmoo-IIIB is able to hit a target at a maximum range of 1,000 km with high accuracy.



EMP electromagnetic bombs

RQ-101 unmanned aerial vehicle

A good deal from the Emirates, all of this for $20 billion
- Drone technology transfer
- Transfer of Hyunmoo ballistic and cruise missiles technology with a range of 1,000 km
- Transfer of electromagnetic bomb technology
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- Four peaceful nuclear reactors


http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www2/common/viewpage.asp?newsIdx=58626&categoryCode=205

 

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Emirati-South Korean partnership in the field of missiles​

The partnership between the Emirati company ESSS (Emirates Systems and Support Services), which was established in 2014, and the Korean company LIGNex1..

Among the company's production are the Raybolt missile and the Emirates Glide Bomb, or EGB. This guidance kit can be installed on MK80 bombs and the bomb can be controlled via wireless connection between it and a control unit on the pilot's knee-pad unit or the mission control unit (mission-planning unit)..

Raybolt is a medium-range infantry missile that can be fired from either a man-portable tube or from a vehicle mount. It has top and direct attack modes.



Emirates Guided Bomb (EGB)

The EGB (pictured) is a wing/guidance kit that turns a Mk 80 series unguided bomb into a standoff precision attack weapon that uses inertial/GPS navigation. The system has a wireless interface that connects the bomb’s fire control unit to the pilot’s knee-pad unit or mission-planning unit. Using wireless communications negates the need for any special modification to the aircraft platform.

Other precision-guided weapons in the ESSS portfolio are the 130mm Coastal Defense Rocket, M-SAM mid-range surface-to-air missile and the Blue Shark lightweight torpedo.

ESSS also offers launcher systems for air, sea and land applications.

 

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Korean air defense system (MSAM)

The two sides agreed to develop the system according to the operational requirements of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense.. meaning ToT..

In fact the entire technology has been transferred, and the UAE is the reason the system came to light by participating in funding and research..

It is the foundation and beginning of the UAE military industries..

There are other systems coming with it too:

The "Complex Drone Defense System" from Hanwha Systems Company, its own anti-drone system, is designed to defend important areas from threats caused by small drones infiltrating the airspace.

The “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Complex Protection System”, consists of ▲ radar for detection ▲ thermal imaging (EO/IR) equipment for identification ▲ strike jammer ▲ drone catcher ▲ the integrated operating device, is a small target for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Hanwha Biho 2

The Emirati radar model was changed to the refrigerated type due to the high temperature and sand dust in the desert, and it was equipped with an active electronically scanned (AESA) radar to improve operational efficiency and the ability to detect more than 300 km and a detection height of more than 30 km.

The M-SAM Block III multi-function radar, which is currently under development, will be manufactured based on the UAE export model to reflect the requirements of the Korean Army and improve signal processing.

 

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Abu Dhabi, 8 March / WAM /

The Tawazun Council, the Naval Group and Marakeb Technologies signed a strategic partnership agreement to develop the national system for naval combat management in the UAE, with the aim of enhancing the capabilities of the naval forces and developing defense competencies through the full transfer of technology. and technical capabilities.

The signing of the agreement comes within the framework of empowering the defense and security industries sector in the UAE, supporting the rapid development witnessed by the sector, and creating an integrated system for marine technology tasks. Provides national defense solutions for future needs.

During the project, there is cooperation with “Marakeb Technologies”, one of the companies of the Strategic Sectors Development Fund, as a local national partner for this project.

The signing of the agreement took place in the presence of Sharif Hashem Al Hashemi, Chief Operating Officer of the Tawazun Council, Lillian Braille, Executive Vice President of Combat Systems and Equipment at Naval Group, Basil Shuhaiber, CEO of Marakeb Technologies, and a number of officials.

Under the agreement, Naval Group is working to develop the national system for naval combat management, providing advanced solutions that respond to the operational requirements of the UAE Navy, and providing the full ability to operate, manage and control its naval fleet.

His Excellency Muammar Abdullah Abu Shehab, CEO of the Tawazun Council, said that the project to develop the “National Maritime Combat Management System” for the benefit of the UAE Navy comes within the framework of efforts to empower the defense and security industries sector and obtain the best technology related to defense systems, which will enable It contributes to strengthening the UAE’s position in this sector, which is witnessing a qualitative shift in various fields related to it.

He added, "The system aims to achieve support for operational competencies, provide national solutions through which the system can be developed and adapted nationally through the national partner, and qualify national competencies, in addition to providing the armed forces' needs for advanced defense products."

He explained that the project provides sovereign advantages for controlling, modifying and modernizing the system in line with the uses of the UAE Navy, through technology transfer, which contributes to drawing a promising road map for national defense capabilities.

For his part, Pierre-Eric Pommillet, CEO of Naval Group, said: “This step is considered one of the important steps towards consolidating our long-term partnership and cooperation with the Tawazun Council. We are also committed to supporting the UAE’s efforts in strengthening its defense and security industries, by providing... “Full support for the National Maritime Combat Management System project.”

For his part, Basil Shuhaiber, CEO of Marakeb Technologies, said: “We confirm our firm commitment to being part of this project, and we believe that this cooperation is an important opportunity to enhance cooperation with the UAE Navy. “Towards ensuring access to the best advanced solutions in the field of developing defense capabilities..

https://www.wam.ae/en/article/b21h89g-tawazun-council-seals-strategic-partnership-for

* According to Matar Ali Romaithi, Tawazun’s Chief Economic Development Officer, it will play a key role in providing advanced systems and equipment to respond to the operational requirements of the UAE Armed Forces.

He said: “The system will allow the Navy to have a sovereign capability to make modifications and upgrades over time. Concurrent with the rapid growth of UAE’s defence and security industry, the NCMS hardware and software development environment will be key to long-term strategic success for sovereign capability development.”

 

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Emirati Nimr Ajban MK2 armored vehicle​

Its features:

Total gross weight:
11500 kg

Payload:
2,916 kg

Number of crew:
2+3

maximum speed:
100 km/h

height:
5,620 mm

the offer:
2350 mm

Height:
2,390 mm

Wheelbase:
3400 mm

Distance range:
700 km @ 100 km/h

Approach angle:
38 degrees

Departure angle:
42 degrees

Body distance from the ground:
505 mm

Traversing the trenches:
600 mm

Movement transmission:
6 speed automatic

Brake type:
Double hydraulic system

Engine power:

Standard: 223 kW (300 hp)
Optional: 268 kW (360 hp)

Engine torque:

1100 NM Newton metres
At 1500 rpm.


Sensors detect and identify several types of threats (missiles, vehicles, soldiers, snipers, laser rangefinders, drones...)

Additional sensors can be integrated to obtain more information such as environmental conditions: a weather station to collect wind speed and direction.
It can analyze data and respond to it in an appropriate way and react through the feature of jamming or the use of smoke bombs, concealment and deception.

GPS-Protect protects Global Positioning System (GNSS) receivers from disruption and interference, ensures the continuous availability of satellite waves and signals required for precise positioning and enables operational continuity even in jammed environments.

We note that under a previous contract with Yahsat of the Emirates
The leading provider of satellite communications solutions in the UAE
The Nimr armored vehicle was equipped with Comms-On-The-Move (COM)
Which will provide a satellite communication network during movement or at rest and through a secure satellite communications network - on the Ka-band and L-band frequencies.. It has the advantages of fast capture, easy operation, and high tracking accuracy.

 

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Ajban Nimr LRSOV armored vehicle

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For long-range special operations
Extreme flexibility to support special tasks..
4×4 four-wheel drive vehicle with an open roof
Dedicated to carrying out long-range reconnaissance missions..

This Vehicle is characterized by being light and strong, and can move across all types of terrain, in addition to the possibility of transporting it by helicopter. The Vehicle has an open roof, which allows forces to use a different set of weapons and mission systems.
This Vehicle is also distinguished by its speed of movement and strength compared to its weight, as it was designed on a sturdy structure and equipped with the latest Independent suspension systems..

The Vehicle accommodates a crew of four with an optional fifth folding chair, provides comprehensive awareness of the surrounding environment, and is equipped for self-defense via a base for installing a machine gun on it on the ceiling and weapons mounting platforms for all crew members. Ajban Machinery uses a common platform, which contributes to reducing the burdens of training, maintenance, and spare parts management..

Standard equipment:

Central tire inflation system
Retaining Frame Inserts (RFI)
Towing and rescue winch
Individual platforms for mounting weapons
A spare tire, a shovel, a portable axe, and a heavy axe
Containers for storing water and fuel
Rack for storing ammunition boxes


Optional equipment

Base for installing weapons on the ceiling of the mechanism
Roof cover Installing antenna racks and batteries for the communication system.


Technical Specifications:

Height: 5700 mm

Width : 2300 mm

Operational height:

2350 mm from above the weapon mounting platform
2100 mm from the surface of the mechanism

Distance between tires: 3300 mm

Payload: 2500 mm

Gross weight: 9000 kg

Empty weight: 6500 kg

Distance traveled for a full tank of fuel: 700 km at a speed of 100 km/h

Maximum number of crew members: 4 individuals

Operating temperature: 19°C to 49°C

Turning diameter (from curb to curb): 15 m

Speed transmission: 6 automatic speeds

Brake type: Dual air pressure in addition to hydraulic pressure

Engine power : 296 hp at 2100 rpm

Engine torque: 11,000 Nm at 1,100 rpm


Technical specifications may be changed to suit specific customer requirements..


Specifications for the movement of the vehicle: