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EDGE EYEING MORE

PARTNERSHIPS
IN THE REGION

UAE’s EDGE Group PJSC aims to strengthen
its partnerships within the local industry
ecosystem, drive support for indigenous
defense production in Jordan, as well as
to showcase its range of capabilities and
advanced technology solutions.

Mansour AlMulla, Managing Director and
CEO of EDGE, said: “EDGE welcomes the
opportunities that SOFEX creates for us,
engaging in trade and solidifying our stra-
tegic relationships, while also offering a
platform to present our advanced products
and solutions. We look forward to taking
part in SOFEX this year.”
air-to-surface munitions, along with its loitering munitions. Additionally, leading
EDGE is displaying innovative solutions GNSS/INS, semi-active laser and imaging ammunitions company, LAHAB LIGHT
that meet mission requirements of both infrared seeker options. AMMUNITION, is displaying its full range
armed forces and special forces. Tailored of small calibre ammunition, including
solutions providing high levels of mission CARACAL is showcasing its flagship 9mm, 5.56mm, 7.62mm and 12.7mm
flexibility are being featured at its stand, assault rifle, the CAR 816 in 10.5” and 14.5” ammunition in multiple grains and variants
exemplifying EDGE’s advanced designs barrel lengths, the CARACAL EF combat
and manufacturing capabilities. “SOFEX pistol and the CMP 9 submachine gun in such as tracer, armour piercing, and full
provides an ideal platform to strengthen standard and short versions. The CAR 817 metal jacket.
the pivotal role that EDGE seeks to play in DMR and CSR 338 sniper rifles are also
regional and international security arena,” being exhibited, underscoring CARACAL’s The UAE’s leading Electronic Warfare and
the CEO said. innovative approach to producing accurate, Intelligence solutions provider, SIGN4L,
modular firearms designed for reliability in is showcasing its GNSS anti-jamming
From the Missiles & Weapons cluster, the most demanding environments. system, GPS-PROTECT, its sophisticated
AL TARIQ, a world-class manufacturer NAVCONTROL-G spoofing system, its
of mission-proven, precision-guided muni- HALCON, a regional leader in manufac- V-PROTECT radio frequency (RF) com-
tions, is featuring subscale versions of turing precision weapons systems and munication jamming system, and its
its AL TARIQ-S (Standard Range) and AL solutions, is showcasing its HUNTER hand- WIFINDER-H and ACTIVECELL-V homeland
TARIQ-LR (Long Range) advanced, modular, launched and HUNTER 2 tube-launched security solutions.

with small scale local defense manufac-
SECOND EDITION turers gaining a competitive edge in the
OF WDS TO BE global market,” he said.

EVEN BIGGER The organisers have established a WDS
advisory group comprising several big and
small and medium companies to work on
The second edition of Saudi Arabia’s the feedback received from participants
World Defense Show is expected to be at this year’s show.
bigger with a new building offering par-
ticipants additional exhibition space to “The incredible feedback we received
compliment the two existing main halls. from the industry, following the success
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the map of of our first edition, has propelled us to con-
“The next WDS will be a five-day event international defense trade shows,” he said. tinue growing and enhancing the offering
from Feb 4- Feb 8, 2024 and will have a A third of the exhibitors have already con- of the show. We strive to serve and sat-
day for the public to witness the show,” firmed their participation for the 2024 isfy the industry’s needs, so it is crucial
Andrew Pearcey, Chief Executive Officer event, he added. that we work alongside all our partners
of World Defense Show said. to ensure we continue to evolve all areas
The show also helped affirm unprece- of the show,” he said.
“After the success of the inaugural show dented demand from the local and global
with 65,000 trade visitors, over 600 exhib- defense markets. Independent survey results revealed that
itors and deals worth SAR 29.7 billion “The economic impact created by the first 88 per cent of attendees are highly likely
(US$7.9 billion), we have managed to put WDS is already being felt in the Kingdom to return to Riyadh for the 2024 edition.
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