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EDGE EYES MALAYSIAN MARKET

Abu Dhabi based EDGE Group, which EDGE is looking to strengthen its part- show, along with the GARMOOSHA rota-
has rapidly gained inroads into the global nerships within Malaysia’s local industry ry-wing UAV. MILREM’s THeMIS Combat
defence market, is eyeing Malaysia’s ecosystem and drive support for indige- unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) is rep-
defence market. The United Arab Emirates nous defence in important markets such as resenting the company’s offering with
(UAE) based defence entity is showcasing Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. regards to autonomous land systems and
its increasingly diverse portfolio of defence The Group is further eyeing new markets solutions.
products at the ongoing show. Company for its growing range of advanced naval
officials are keen to highlight the fact that products such as the 160 ITEP (Inshore The Group is also showcasing its grow-
one of EDGE Group’s strengths is the abil- Tactical Engagement Platform), 120 FIP ing portfolio of aerial munitions such as
ity to offer defence equipment that can be (Fast Inshore Platform), 510 OPV (Offshore the DESERT STING air-to-surface preci-
tailored to a region’s specific requirements. Patrol Vessel). It is also expected to launch sion-guided munition, the SKYKNIGHT air
of a new corvette that meets regional defence missile, the AL TARIQ-S (Standard
The UAE-based defence firm is placing a requirements.
clear focus on autonomous systems and Range), and AL TARIQ-LR (Long Range)
smart weapons at Langkawi. advanced, modular precision-guided muni-
EDGE is displaying autonomous air sys- tions. In addition to these, the RASH 1-M,
Mansour AlMulla, Managing Director and tems such as its HUNTER SP (Soldier RASH 2-H, and RASH 2-M precision-guided
Portable) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), munition systems are also on display.
CEO of EDGE, said the company was proud the tube-launched HUNTER 2-S swarming
to be showcasing its advanced capabilities UAV system, and the REACH-S unmanned ARACAL is promoting its F pistols, CMP
across air, land, and maritime domains at combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). The QX-1, 9 submachine guns, the CAR 816 assault
LIMA 2023, as well as developing strate- QX-2, QX-3 loitering munitions are also on rifle, the CSR 50 sniper rifle at the show,
gic relationships in Southeast Asia. “The underscoring an innovative approach to
UAE and Malaysia share a warm history producing accurate, modular firearms.
of cooperation, and we are committed to EDGE is also presenting its full range of
strengthening these ties even further by small calibre ammunition, including 40mm,
developing valuable partnerships across 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm ammunition in
the region. Following the visit of His multiple grains and variants such as tracer,
Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad armour piercing, and full metal jacket.
Shah, the King of Malaysia, to the UAE ear-
lier this year, I personally look forward to Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of
attending this event to engage with indus- the UAE, EDGE was launched in November
try leaders and key stakeholders. LIMA 2019 and consolidates more than 20 enti-
provides us with a unique opportunity to ties into four core clusters: Platforms &
grow local supply chains, and assist in the Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Electronic
development of air and naval defence capa- Warfare & Cyber Technologies, and Trading
bilities in Malaysia and beyond. & Mission Support.

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