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EDGE Group

Acquires

Majority Stake

in Anavia

The UAE’s EDGE Group has acquired a 52 global export footprint. The deal will enable civilian sectors, and there is great poten-

per cent stake in Switzerland-based Anavia, us to benefit from Anavia’s proven expe- tial here. As we explore these synergies
a company that specialises in the design, rience in the development of high quality together and push the boundaries in our
development, and manufacturing of vertical and technologically advanced unmanned domain, we will continue to build on the
take-off & landing (VTOL) systems. helicopters to complement our existing unrivalled expertise which has seen Anavia
range of autonomous aerial systems, and grow rapidly as a leader in the production of
Anavia makes a range of industry-leading its established supply chains, to become superior ‘Made in Switzerland’ autonomous
unmanned helicopters for various mission a market leader in this field. It will also aerial solutions.”
profiles such as surveillance and recon- allow Anavia to take advantage of EDGE’s
naissance, inspection, and mapping and scale and the opportunities this presents Ishan Sahgal, Founder & Co-CEO of ANAVIA,
cargo, which can be adapted to EDGE’s for further innovation across relevant areas added: “We are immensely proud of us forg-
cross-complementary portfolio of air, land, of the group.” ing this pioneering partnership and joining
and maritime capabilities. the EDGE family. It will enable us to collab-
Anavia designs and manufactures VTOL orate on unmanned helicopter platforms,
EDGE has been focussing on the develop- systems of up to 750 kilograms, and their marking a significant milestone in auton-
ment of autonomous systems. associated capabilities. The move will see omous aviation. It also reflects ANAVIA’s
EDGE become a market leader in this high- commitment to pushing the boundaries of
Mansour AlMulla, Managing Director & CEO ly-specialised domain. technological innovation and revolutionising
of EDGE Group, said: “The acquisition of a the future of unmanned helicopter systems.”
majority share in Anavia is an important Jon Andri Jörg, Founder & Co-CEO of Anavia,
step in EDGE’s strategy of bolstering its said: “Together with EDGE, we are poised EDGE will use its presence at the upcoming
advanced autonomous aerial vehicle capa- to redefine the possibilities in this field and Dubai Airshow 2023, taking place from
bilities as it rapidly expands its portfolio of deliver ground-breaking solutions to meet 13-17 November, to showcase Anavia’s
multi-domain systems and solutions and its the evolving demands of both military and innovative VTOL solutions.

Royal Thai Army differently which creates an exchange of in- while working to improve combat effec-
formation between us,” said 2nd Lt. Akararin tiveness while promoting equality, diversity
Completes Yucharoen, Thailand Special Warfare and inclusivity,” said Meyers. “It inspires a
Command, instructor. “We have a great part-
sense of pride, camaraderie, and a feeling
Historic All-Female nership.” 1st Sgt. Sarah Meyers, U.S. Army of contribution to a positive change.” The
Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, United States and Thailand have nearly two
Airborne Course 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), served centuries of diplomatic relations and have
as the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces been security treaty allies for over 66 years.
jumpmaster men-
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) recently invited tor during the
U.S. Soldiers to participate in their first course. Meyers
all-female Basic Airborne Course conduct- has 15 years of
ed by the Special Warfare School at Camp airborne operations
Erawan, Lop Buri, Thailand. The exercises experience and is
concluded in early August. Nearly 100 fe- the only female
male RTA soldiers from Airborne Class 345 jumpmaster in her
completed four weeks of rigorous training battalion. “Being
to include four static line jumps, one with a part of a histor-
combat equipment and one at night to earn ic all-female jump
their Parachutist Badge. feels empowering
and significant,
“The U.S. can help recommend how we can as it represents
do better, and they can see how we do things breaking barriers

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