UAE defence group to display cutting-edge tech at LatAm show

Edge, a state-owned defence group based in Abu Dhabi, will be showcasing its advanced technological solutions and products at the LAAD Defence and Security 2023 trade show in Brazil. The group will focus on exhibiting its autonomous systems, smart weapons, and electronic warfare products. The trade show, which is the largest defence and security event in Latin America, is being held in Rio de Janeiro from April 11 to 14. Edge will use this event to highlight its vast export potential and explore new commercial and security partnerships.

During the event, 10 of Edge’s portfolio companies will exhibit approximately 50 advanced solutions and products covering the domains of autonomous air and land systems, naval systems, precision-guided munitions, small arms and ammunition, and electronic warfare. Some of the products that will be showcased include the Hunter SP (soldier portable) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the QX-1, QX-2, and QX-3 series of loitering munitions, multi-range Thunder and Desert Sting air-to-surface precision-guided munitions, the Skynight air defence missile, and the GNSS anti-jamming system.

Edge recently participated in the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex 2023) in Abu Dhabi, where it announced major sales contracts worth $5 billion, over $1.1 billion of which were in international export deals. The company also launched 14 new products, including 11 breakthrough autonomous and unmanned products and solutions.

Mansour AlMulla, Managing Director and CEO of Edge said that their participation in LAAD 2023 is a clear indication of the company’s commitment to the Brazilian market and other major markets in Latin America. He added that they aim to build on valuable partnerships they already have with some of the region’s major players and forge new collaborations to expand their presence through exports, by growing local supply chains, and assisting in the development of national defence capabilities across the continent.

LAAD is being held with the institutional support of the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Justice, and the Brazilian Public Security structure, and brings together international manufacturers and suppliers of defence and technology solutions for Armed Forces, Special Forces, Law Enforcement, and high-ranking executives from the defence and security industry, government agencies, large corporations, and those in charge of critical infrastructure.