Saudi, Emirati defense conglomerates cut deal for military vehicle production
The four-wheel drive JAIS vehicle is on display at IDEX 2021. (Agnes Helou/Staff) ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates In a first for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, their respective defense industry conglomerates signed a deal to produce the four-wheel drive JAIS vehicle, developed by Emirate firm Nimr, in Saudi Arabia. Negotiations between Edge Group subsidiary NIMR and Saudi Arabian Military Industries were ongoing for some time over the terms of a potential partnership the teaming agreement that encapsulates the latest deal. The production plan was finalized during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, taking place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from Feb. 21-25.
Saudi, Emirati defense conglomerates cut deal for military vehicle production
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The UAE-based Edge Group, with focus on autonomous systems and smart weapons, launched its first family of multirotor loitering munitions in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The electric unmanned aerial vehicles - QX1, QX2, QX3, and QX4 - were launched on the first day of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX). Additionally, Shadow 50 and Shadow 25, Rash 2 gliding munition kit, as well as new variants of the RW24 range were unveiled.
Faisal Al Bannai, CEO and managing director of EDGE and Ali Al Yafei, CEO of ADASI, expressed great pride at the progress made in autonomous capabilities.