EDGE Group signs MoU with Raytheon Emirates in support of multiple military technology programs
EDGE signs MoU with Raytheon Emirates, underscoring their commitment to the creation of a local defence industry ecosystem with international partnerships.
Strategic partnership
EDGE Group, the advanced defence technology group, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Raytheon Emirates, to explore strategic partnership opportunities across several defence programs. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, CEO and Managing Director of EDGE, and Alan Davis, CEO of Raytheon Emirates, at the Dubai Airshow.
His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai said: “We are pleased to expand our co-operation with a globally renowned company of Raytheon Technologies’ stature, which unlocks exciting opportunities for the development of EWRS in the UAE. Fostering strategic partnerships is a major pillar of EDGE Group’s strategy, and we are confident that we will be able to identify areas where Raytheon Technologies can provide strong and valuable expertise.”
“This MOU lays the foundation for our organisations to partner closely on multiple fronts including the critically important Early Warning Radar program,” said Alan Davis. “The best-in-class advanced defence technology that EDGE delivers, combined with the unmatched radar expertise Raytheon Emirates brings to the table, will open the door for exciting collaboration opportunities.”
The newly-signed MoU commits the two companies to expanding their collaboration and creating paths for the in-country development of hardware and technology across multiple projects, including Raytheon’s Early Warning Radar System (EWRS). The MoU is intended to begin the creation of framework for the exploration of future collaborations and is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the country’s radar capabilities.
Long term plans
The signing of the MoU aligns with the UAE’s efforts to industrialize and develop homegrown solutions that will contribute to the economy in the long term by advancing innovation. The companies will work together to deliver an EWRS, including localising sustainment, training, manufacturing, and research and development.
EDGE Group is the Dubai Airshow’s official Defence Technology Partner.
