- EDGE entity, KATIM and Indra are focused on advancing ultra-secure communications solutions for a wider defence market.
- Strategic move expands EDGE’s presence in NATO defence markets
Abu Dhabi, UAE:February 2025 – EDGE entity KATIM, a leader in the development of innovative and ultra-secure communications and data protection solutions, and Indra Sistemas (Indra), a Spanish information technology and defence systems company with a footprint in over 140 countries worldwide, are partnering to deliver cutting-edge ultra-secure communication software and hardware solutions into the Spanish and NATO markets.
The announcement was signed at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 currently underway at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), by Waleid Al Mesmari, President, Space and Cyber Technologies, EDGE, and José Vicente de los Mozo, Indra CEO.
Speaking on the occasion, Waleid Al Mesmari said: “This undertaking within our partnership with Indra marks a significant milestone in delivering innovative secure communication solutions to Spanish and NATO markets. By bringing together KATIM’s expertise in cyber-secure communications and Indra’s extensive European defence experience, we are well-positioned to support the evolving security needs of allied nations.”
José Vicente de los Mozo said: “This exciting partnership with KATIM reinforces our commitment to providing the most advanced defence and security technologies to our partners and stakeholders. Through this collaboration, we aim to enhance interoperability and resilience in ultra-secure communications for both NATO and Spanish defence sectors.”
Attendees visiting IDEX 2025 can witness the cutting-edge portfolio of products and solutions from EDGE and its group of entities at the EDGE Stand C20 in Hall 5 at ADNEC until 21 February 2025.
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.
About Indra:
Indra is a leading Spanish multinational and one of the foremost global defence, air traffic and space companies that, through technology, protects our current way of life and anticipates the needs of the future. Its committed team of experts, its in-depth knowledge of the business and the latest technologies, and its unique innovation and systems integration capabilities make it the trusted technology partner for key operations and digitalization for its customers around the world. Thanks to its leadership in major European programs and projects, as well as its spirit of collaboration and partnership strategy, it drives the industrial and innovative ecosystem in these sectors.
