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EXCLUSIVE INTERACTION
Theunis Christoffel Botha
- Chief Executive Officer, Al Tariq
UAE based EDGE Group PJSC (EDGE) is munitions have the longest range in their event as well. I think things are progressing
marking its maiden participation at the Indo class in the world today, Botha adds, quite well.”
Defence Expo & Forum. One of its Group stating that they also have superior mod-
entities, the precision-guided munitions ularity compared to any other weapon in With Indonesia having a strong require-
manufacturer, AL TARIQ is showcasing its its class. This is due to its choice of three ment for high technology weapons, “I think
impressive range of weapons in Jakarta. different high technology seekers, which there is a general support of the Indonesian
In an exclusive interaction with Daily News can be integrated on three different MK80 defence force to engage with the UAE. The
on the sidelines of the show, Theunis series bombs – 20 kg, 250 kg and 400 kg. UAE is willing to share technologies and
Christoffel Botha - Chief Executive Officer, These munitions are in operational use, we believe we have good offerings,” Botha
Al Tariq provided insights into its plans for with AL-TARIQ having produced 1000s
the Indonesian market. AL TARIQ is part- till date. Botha states that AL-TARIQ has says.
nered with South Africa’s Denel Dynamics more than one customer and the market for
and Botha has over 35 years of experience these products is expanding. “We believe Stating that EDGE Group’s presence was
in the development of air to ground stand- that based on the requirements from the mainly on building brand awareness, Botha
off weapons. EDGE Group is participating Indonesian Air Force, we have several solu- says, “Indonesia is an important market
at Indo Defence Expo & Forum for the first tions to meet their needs. “The TNI-AU is for the UAE because of good political rela-
time to build brand awareness, he says, showing particular interest in long-range tionship between the two countries. There
adding that from an AL-TARIQ point of precision guided munitions solutions.” exists a strong driving force for both sides
view, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is to engage in the high technology, military
showing particular interest in the compa- “We are engaged in broad ranging and busy domain, in support of each other.” The
ny’s long range precision guided munitions discussions with Indonesian firms such as closer and growing ties are now in evidence
solutions. PT PAL, PT LEN, PT PINDAD,” Botha told with increased bi-lateral visits between
Daily News. Based on these discussions, both nations. EDGE is well positioned to
AL-TARIQ has only a small sample of its there is a growing understanding of the engage in a sharing of technologies that
weapons family for display at the show. The capability of the local Indonesian industry. will satisfy Indonesian requirements in
AL-TARIQ product is not just one weapon “We’ve identified some gaps in the market Indonesia. Botha says, that at AL-TARIQ,
but a very unique family of long-range pre- here, that they have requirements for and
cision guided munitions. The whole family we are trying to fill those gaps with support they believe, they offer the right solutions
of these munitions consists of more than of our partners locally. So, I think there’s for the perceived requirements of not only
20 different operational configurations definitely an exciting period lying ahead, so this market, which is their primary focus,
today. These long range, precision guided we are actively engaging with them at this but also in the region.
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