Made in UAE

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JENIAH's unmanned flight test

 

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The UAE received the fourth advanced GlobalEye early warning aircraft

Michael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab, said: “I am proud to celebrate the fourth delivery of the world’s leading GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft solution to the UAE and continue to support its operational availability and mission success. “GlobalEye’s high pace of delivery is a testament to our unique in-house capability which means we control the entire process, from development to integration.”

Since signing the initial contract in 2015, the UAE has demonstrated its confidence in Saab's capabilities by ordering a total of five GlobalEye aircraft. The additional order in 2021 underscores the UAE’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to enhance its defense capabilities.

GlobalEye represents the pinnacle of AEW&C's multi-domain solutions, equipped with a range of active and passive sensors capable of long-range detection across air, sea and land domains, Saab said. By providing real-time intelligence to various military units, GlobalEye facilitates enhanced situational awareness and early detection of threats, thus enhancing national security.

GlobalEye Features:

• Low Threat Detection Capability: Operating at 35,000 feet, GlobalEye can detect low-level threats (at 200 feet) at distances greater than 458 km (247 nautical miles).

• Long-range radar: The GlobalEye's top-mounted box contains a 10-meter-long Erieye Extended Range radar antenna, which is the main sensor.

• High flight endurance: According to Saab, as a GlobalEye platform, the Bombardier aircraft is ideal for special mission applications with more than 11 hours of flight endurance.

• Performance that allows take-off and landing at small airports: The Global 6500 has a take-off distance of 6,370 feet (1,941 meters).

• The aircraft’s radar can detect a small commercial drone the size of a laptop from a distance of 100 kilometers.

• Detecting small fighters and large drones from a distance of 550 km.

• The sensitivity of the radar reaches its ability to detect helicopters and track the speed of rotation of the blades.



The GlobalEye was specifically designed for the United Arab Emirates Air Force. While the Erieye AEW&C radar system is manufactured by Saab, the aircraft is based on the Canadian-made Bombardier Global Express 6000 business jet. In 2015, the Gulf monarchy ordered three aircraft, before placing a follow-up order for two more in January 2021. The first was delivered on April 29, 2020.

 

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Milrem Robotics Wins Major THeMIS UGV Deal from Japan​

April 22, 2024

Milrem Robotics, a subsidiary of the Edge Group, has secured a deal to provide the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF) with three of its advanced THeMIS tracked unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The contract underscores Japan’s push to integrate unmanned capabilities and bolster its asymmetric warfare assets.

The three THeMIS UGVs destined for the JGSDF will be outfitted for cargo transportation and intelligence gathering roles. Crucially, they will be equipped with Milrem’s Intelligent Functions Kit (MIFIK) which enables autonomous operation, reducing operator workload. This allows the vehicles to execute on-road and off-road missions independently.

Japan’s Ministry of Defense awarded the contract through its newly launched Rapid Acquisition Program, aimed at swiftly fielding critical technologies to frontline forces. The proven THeMIS was selected after being tested in numerous military drills worldwide.

The THeMIS comprises two tracked pods housing batteries and a generator, connected by a central payload bay that can accommodate different mission payloads. It can be rapidly reconfigured from a transport role to a weaponized system, CBRN detection, ISR, or other specialty roles.

For combat missions, the THeMIS provides mobile direct fire support and acts as a force multiplier for dismounted troops by allowing them to observe and engage targets from standoff ranges. It has been showcased armed with heavy machine guns, automatic grenade launchers, and anti-tank missiles.

Milrem’s UGVs are now fielded by 16 nations, including 8 NATO allies like the US, UK, Germany and France.


https://internationaldefenceanalysis.com/milrem-robotics-wins-major-themis-ugv-deal-from-japan/

 

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MANSUP-ER has an extended range of about 200 km and flies at high speeds. About 1000 km/h..

 

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The killer shark

MANSUP-ER
With a range of up to 200 km..

Armed with a warhead weighing 150 kg and at a speed of 950 km/h.

Possessing precision-guided weapons is essential for the UAE Armed Forces, and the MANSUP-ER, in its new development, aims to be this strategic naval weapon for the United Arab Emirates.

It should be noted that the "MANSUP-ER systems" were developed in cooperation with the Brazilian Navy and the Brazilian company "SIATT", which specializes in smart weapons and high-tech systems, in which EDGE has a 50% stake, with the aim of meeting the defense requirements of the UAE Navy, and the Brazilian Navy's frigate program and for international export..

EDGE is currently in advanced discussions with a number of potential customers about the long-range sea missile, which features adaptive sea-surface capabilities, a range of 200 km, and is equipped with inertial guidance and an active radar tracking capability. MANSUP solutions are undergoing extensive testing by the Brazilian Navy and will be adapted for integration with specific air and land systems. A deal was concluded by the Brazilian side with EDGE and its ships were armed with MANSUP-ER missiles..




Abu Dhabi Ship Building integrates the MANSUP missile into a fast attack ship

Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding Company, a subsidiary of the EDGE Group, announced that it will integrate the MANSUP surface-to-surface missile into the fast attack ship it is building, which will be launched at the 2025 NAVDEX exhibition.

Abu Dhabi Ship Building will design and build the vessel in the UAE as the first of its kind, and will also display a range of EDGE products related to the maritime sector and provide live fire tests with other demonstrations to customers, which will provide an effective test platform for further development.

The ship is scheduled to be delivered and displayed at NAVDEX 2025, which constitutes a continuation of the company’s strategy to showcase its advanced design capabilities.

The first sale and export of the fast attack ship is also being prepared, indicating the company's global expansion.

Mansour Al Mulla, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Ship Building Company, said: “This amazing development is conclusive evidence of the success of the cooperation strategy that we are now witnessing between the companies of the EDGE group, which will provide more sales opportunities for SEAT.” “Abu Dhabi Ship Building” and other “Edge” products.

He added: "This initiative confirms Abu Dhabi Ship Building's commitment to innovation, providing a basic platform for continuous development, and enhancing the EDGE product range. There is no doubt that our strategic cooperation and joint efforts will pave the way for achieving significant progress in the defense sector."

This announcement comes on the heels of EDGE's significant achievements, including the sale of MANSUP missiles to the Brazilian Navy in a deal worth approximately AED 0.6 billion, and the letter of intent it signed with the UAE Ministry of Defense worth AED 1.102 billion. These successes are a testament to EDGE’s growing influence and capabilities in the defense sector, representing a new era of innovation and collaboration.

https://adsb.ae/ar/news/edge-entity-adsb-integrate-mansup-missile-fast-attack-vessel-navdex-2025

The ship in the picture is an AF-400..Designed by Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding Company for maritime patrols and rapid attacks.

There is also another platform for quick attacks type OPV-510

MANSUP-ER

Range: 200 km

Running time: 17 minutes

Speed: 950 km/h

Guidance head: active radar head

Payload: 150 kg warhead

A state-adjusted sea surface adjacency scale

Flexible and three-dimensional navigation points Ability to operate in various weather conditions

Operational flexibility: unlimited ground flight, terminal maneuvers, ground attack capabilities, simultaneous missile strikes..


High possibility of an air release from MANSUP..

Perhaps a complete family would have been the case with Exocet

 

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EDGE Collaborates with TTR CNC to Manufacture ‘RABDA’ Aeronautical Engines in the UAE​

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EDGE focuses on increasing in-country value through engaging local partnerships in line with its strategy to source local components for its UAVs and other homegrown solutions​

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https://edgegroup.ae/news/edge-collaborates-ttr-cnc-manufacture-rabda-aeronautical-engines-uae​

 

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SINYAR

 

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EDGE and Fincantieri sign an official agreement to launch the joint shipbuilding project “Mistral”

EDGE, the world's leading defense and advanced technology group, and Fincantieri, one of the world's largest shipbuilders, today signed a formal agreement to launch Mistral, the joint shipbuilding project between the two companies in Abu Dhabi. The joint venture, which was first announced in February this year, will capitalize on global opportunities to design and manufacture advanced warships. Edge holds a 51% stake in the project, which will be granted major rights to non-NATO orders, and a number of strategic orders placed by selected NATO member states, with a commercial portfolio of orders worth approximately €30 billion.

The signing of the agreement was immediately followed by the announcement of a large order from the UAE Coast Guard to purchase 10 technologically advanced marine patrol vessels with a length of 51 meters, at a value of 400 million euros.

The 51-metre-long patrol ships of the “P51MR” class, based on the proven “Saettia” class, are modern ships characterized by their high modularity, stability in harsh sea conditions, low radar detection, and high operational flexibility.

The Mistral project will focus on sales, business operations, engineering, design and service, while providing valuable employment opportunities for highly skilled local and international talent.

 

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EDGE Swarming Drones Application for Unmanned Aerial Systems ​

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• Innovative application of AI technology allows drones to ‘swarm’ together in coordinated mission
• Swarming drones offer increased defensive and offensive options to military forces

Ground-launched HALCON Hunter 2 Swarming Drones (Photo: AETOSWire)

Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the tactical drones share information with one another to track and maintain their relative positions, and to effectively engage targets. Featuring a maximum take-off weight of 8kg, the swarm of drones are agile and responsive while being directed to their target, which may include enemy fighter jets on the tarmac at a military base, or an incoming convoy of enemy armoured vehicles, for example.

The drones are equipped to operate at cruising speeds that support mission success, with a significant communications range and healthy flight endurance. The winged UAVs can be deployed in a matter of seconds, featuring a wingspan of 1.44m and a length of 1.25m.

Commenting on the addition of swarming drones to HALCON’s already impressive array of UAVs, CEO Saeed Al Mansoori said, “We see AI playing a critical role in the advancement of the defence sector and beyond, and EDGE and HALCON are determined to remain at the cutting-edge of these developments that are shaping our sector and the wider world, from our base in the UAE. The level of autonomy afforded by these swarming drones is a significant achievement for us, and we are committed to fast-tracking R&D investments in these domains to bring related products to market with speed in the areas of autonomous systems and smart munitions.”

 

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Day 2 of #Edge_at_Eurosatori: We are currently displaying #Edge smart weapons, including the high-performance “THUNDER” and “DESERT STING” air-to-ground precision-guided munitions. These smart munitions offer unparalleled accuracy and efficiency for a variety of operational requirements.



We had an exciting first day at Eurosatory 2024, highlighting our advanced autonomous air and ground systems. Here is some of the most important events and events of the first day of our participation in the leading European exhibition as we #Create_the_Future in the defense and advanced technology sector.



At #Edge, we are proud to showcase our multi-purpose unmanned ground vehicles “THeMIS” and “Type-X” robotic combat vehicles during Eurosatory 2024. We designed these ground systems to advance operational capabilities through their field-proven performance and adaptability.



A portfolio of advanced solutions in the areas of autonomous air systems, land systems, cyber defense and secure communications systems will be displayed at the UAE Pavilion, Hall 5A, Stand E416 during Eurosatory 2024 in Paris.

 

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THEMIS UGV is a multi-terrain and multi-use unmanned ground vehicle. Thanks to its modularity, it can be used for combat, surveillance, transporting goods and evacuating casualties. THEMIS UGV is also the only unmanned ground vehicle in the world that has been used in real combat and on the battlefield.

 

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As #EDGEatEurosatory2024 concludes, innovation doesn’t stop here. Relive the highlights and witness EDGE's cutting-edge defence solutions in our final wrap-up video. We remain committed to excellence in defence and advanced technology.