Building on the strong international NATO cooperation as well as strategic bilateral defence ties, the Lithuanian Defence Material Agency signed an agreement with Dutch procurement Agency COMMIT for the acquisition of Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars (GM200 MM/C). Designed to address modern warfare’s challenges, the GM200 MM/C, provides simultaneous …
Read More »Thales’ new Ground Master 400A reinforcing air surveillance and protection for the Royal Malaysian Air Force
Thales has signed on 8 December 2023 a letter of award for the supply of a GM400α long range radar delivered with a complete station infrastructure to the Royal Malaysian Air Force, in the presence of the Ministers of Defence of both Malaysia and France. ? The award follows successful …
Read More »EDGE Group Receives High Level Delegation from the Sao Paulo State Government
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 12 December, 2023 – EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, received a high-level delegation of senior officials from the São Paulo Government at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. During their visit to the UAE the delegation held a series of meetings with EDGE …
Read More »UAE requests AN/TPQ-50 counter-fire radars
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of AN/TPQ-50 Radar and related equipment for an estimated cost of $85 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. …
Read More »Genetec State of Physical Security Report reveals Middle East and Africa physical security market is rapidly embracing cloud and hybrid solutions
Dubai, UAE – November 30, 2023—Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, today shared the results of its 2024 State Physical Security report. Based on insights from close to 700 physical security leaders – including end users and channel partners based …
Read More »Hensoldt Supports BAE to Develop Striker II Fighter-pilot Helmet for the UK RAF
In a strategic collaboration, HENSOLDT will work with BAE Systems in a contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence. This contract centres on the development of the Striker ® II helmet-mounted display for the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet. Building upon a history of successful collaboration and the development …
Read More »Hensoldt: German Pegasus SIGINT system picks up speed
The PEGASUS signal intelligence (SIGINT) system is now entering the implementation phase with the design developed by sensor solution provider HENSOLDT. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has approved one of the most important project milestones – the so-called Critical Design Review (CDR) – …
Read More »EDGE Enters Partnership with Thales for Precision Engineering Services
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 17 November, 2023 – EPI, the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil & gas, and defence industries, today announced their signing a Letter of Intent with the Thales Group, a global leader in advanced technologies within defence, digital identity and security, aeronautics and space, and transport. …
Read More »Collaboration is imperative as space defense technology advances
Standfirst: Space is integral to modern defense, enhancing communication, intelligence, navigation, and surveillance, but international collaboration is essential for peaceful coexistence and development. Space has become an essential component of every nation’s defense strategy, interacting with and enhancing operations in every domain. Space-based assets provide critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance …
Read More »EDGE and Leonardo Collaborate for Systems Integration in Airborne and Naval Domains
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Leonardo Electronic Division, part of the Italian-headquartered global technology company, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow to explore joint opportunities related to subsystems, system integration and service support programmes for both airborne and …
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