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On the occasion of IDEX-NAVDEX 2025, EARTH, an entity within EDGE, an advanced technology group headquartered in Abu Dhabi, and Thales, a global high technology and defence leader, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration in radio communications, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) solutions, and associated services. This agreement will support the UAE's ambition to enhance the operational capabilities of its armed forces, particularly in equipping UAVs with advanced military communication technologies.
EARTH is a world-class provider of engineering, systems integration, and procurement services to defence, national security and public safety clients in the UAE and internationally. Thanks to its expertise, EARTH has been elected by the UAE Air Force Air Defence as the system integrator to equip various airborne platforms with Thales radios and IFF.
As part of this cooperation, Thales will provide military radios and advanced IFF transponders to EARTH, as system integrator on UAVs. The IFF solution, a miniature and lightweight transponder, is specifically designed for UAVs, helicopters, and transport platforms. It offers future-proof capabilities, including the potential integration of GPS and detect & avoid features, further strengthening mission-critical situational awareness.
This agreement reflects Thales's strategic ambitions in the UAE, reinforcing its long-standing presence as a trusted partner in defence, aerospace, digital, and cybersecurity. With 1,700 employees in the region, including 550 in the UAE, Thales has been developing sovereign solutions, investing in local talent, and fostering industrial partnerships to support the country's national vision.
EDGE Group's strategic collaboration with Thales reflects our unwavering commitment to equipping the UAE's armed forces with the world's most reliable military communication technologies. By integrating Thales' cutting-edge radios and IFF solutions into airborne platforms, we are enhancing mission-critical capabilities while reinforcing local expertise and innovation in our defence systems integration, said Hazzaa Al Alabdouli, CEO of EARTH.
Our partnership with EARTH is a testament to our commitment to developing cutting-edge defence technologies and strengthening the UAE's defence ecosystem. By localising expertise and co-developing advanced solutions, Thales is committed to helping build a more resilient and self-sufficient defence industry, said Christophe Salomon, Executive Vice-President, Thales Secure Communications & Information Systems.
Present in the UAE for more than five decades, Thales has played a key role in equipping land, sea, air, and space platforms with innovative electronic systems, including radars, sensors, sonars, communication systems, and digital solutions.
About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital.
It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.
The Group invests close to 4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G.
Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of 18.4 billion.
About EDGE
Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.
With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.
For more information, visit edgegroup.ae
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