Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Space42 and EDGE have formed a sovereign Satcom manufacturing alliance to strengthen the UAE’s secure satellite communications ecosystem. By combining Space42’s satellite and manufacturing capabilities with EDGE’s secure communication technologies and cryptography, the partnership advances national space strategy and positions the UAE as a global leader in secure Satcom innovation.
EDGE and CS Group have signed an MoU to co-develop advanced tactical communication systems, integrating operational command with tactical data networks. This collaboration advances EDGE’s strategic drive to deliver sovereign, ultra-secure communication technologies for defense and government sectors.
EDGE Group’s TRUST division partners with South Africa’s Specialist Mechanical Engineers (SME) via MoU to manufacture land vehicle components in the UAE, strengthening national defense and industrial self-sufficiency. Agreement unveiled at Abu Dhabi’s Make It in the Emirates Forum.
EDGE Group has acquired a 30% stake in Israeli defense firm ThirdEye Systems, marking a significant step in UAE-Israel defense cooperation. The $10 million investment will establish a joint venture focusing on electro-optical object recognition systems. Despite political differences, economic and defense ties between the two countries remain strong.