“Every year we join to mark the significance of Unity Day and pay tribute to the bravery and skill of our outstanding Armed Forces, their contribution to our growth and success, and their sacrifice for the preservation of peace and security in our nation and region.
Today, thanks to the commitment of our brave men and women, the UAE stands strong as an international beacon of harmony and strength in a world in frequent upheaval. We can take comfort in the knowledge that they are always leading the way for us, and for their unwavering patriotism, innovation, and optimism.
EDGE Group was formed to serve the UAE by ensuring our Armed Forces can forever depend on UAE manufactured capabilities, honing our own homegrown talent and expertise to become a global leader in advanced technology and defence across air, land, sea, and space domains. We continue to make major strides in the delivery of this responsibility.
It has been 48 years since the unification of the national Air Force and Air Defence, and the development and achievements of all our Armed Forces in almost half a century is testament to the to the vision of the UAE’s leadership and our nation’s diverse and dynamic people, who continuously strive for advancement and excellence. We owe them all our gratitude and wish them every success now and in the future.”
Mansour AlMulla, Managing Director & CEO, EDGE Group
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 25 entities into five core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, and Homeland Security.
