Contract in defense and security sector with Adani Defence and Aerospace's EDGE Group

Adani Defence & Aerospace, one of India's leading defence and aerospace companies, has signed a landmark agreement with UAE-based EDGE Group, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups. The agreement aims to establish a global platform leveraging the defence and aerospace capabilities of both companies.

Able to meet the needs of global and local customers

They will be able to meet the needs of global and domestic customers by bringing together their respective product portfolios, including airborne, surface, infantry, ammunition and air defence products, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), munitions, counter-drone systems, unmanned ground cover missiles and unmanned unarmed vehicles (UGVs), as well as EDGE in electronic warfare (EW) and cyber technologies and evaluate collaboration across Adani's core product domains.

Will serve Southeast Asian and broader global markets

The agreement will explore setting up R&D facilities in India and the UAE; establishing defence and aerospace solution development, manufacturing and maintenance facilities to serve not only the two captive markets, but also the Southeast Asian and broader global markets. Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO, Adani Defence & Aerospace, said, “Our collaboration will usher in a new era of advanced defence capabilities, demonstrating our commitment to advancing technological prowess and promoting bilateral defence cooperation between India and the UAE. This agreement is a reflection of our shared vision to strengthen our nation’s capabilities by not only providing cutting-edge solutions for both nations but also setting new benchmarks in the global defence landscape.”

Reinforces EDGE's commitment

Hamad Al Marr, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of EDGE Group, said: “Our agreement with Adani Defence & Aerospace is an important milestone strengthening our ties to India’s defence industry and underlining our mutual commitment to further develop the UAE-India military relationship. This agreement reflects our commitment to bringing the most advanced and cutting-edge products to the market. We look forward to establishing a joint platform between Adani Defence and EDGE, reinforcing EDGE’s commitment to India’s defence industry.”