Edge , an advanced technology Emirati group, will partner with Israel Aerospace Industries to develop an advanced anti-drone system (C-UAS) suitable for the UAE market, with broader benefits for the region and beyond.

Comprised of advanced 3D radar, communications intelligence and electro-optics technologies integrated into a unified command and control system, C-UAS is fully autonomous and requires no human intervention.

A range of countermeasures, ranging from soft death solutions such as impersonation and jamming, to hard death capabilities such as lasers and electromagnetic pulses, are offered depending on the level of threat and the l target operating environment.

Faisal Al Bannai, CEO and Managing Director of Edge, said: “In line with the Abrahamic accords and the newly established cooperation between the UAE and Israel, this is a defining moment for us to join forces with IAI . As Edge invests heavily in autonomous capabilities, our co-development of an anti-drone will help strengthen our portfolio of advanced technologies. “

Boaz Levy, President and CEO of IAI, said, “IAI is proud to join forces with Edge, to provide the UAE and the wider region with a unique and advanced solution in what is a key area of ​​expertise for IAI. This Memorandum of Understanding serves as a springboard for new commercial and strategic alliances between our countries and will strengthen cooperation in R&D and technological innovation. “

Edge’s subsidiary, SIGN4L, a leading provider of electronic warfare solutions and services for national security, will work with IAI.

This collaboration marks a new era of cooperation between the two countries. Israel had participated for the first time in the International Defense Exhibition (Idex) held recently in Abu Dhabi.

Source: Financial Post & Israel Valley