TFP Bureau Ahmedabad: June 11, 2024: In a landmark development, Adani Defence & Aerospace has entered into a cooperation agreement with the UAE’s EDGE Group, a global leader in advanced technology and defence. This partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to cater to global and local defence needs, focusing on missiles, weapons, unmanned platforms, and cyber systems.
The agreement outlines the establishment of research and development (R&D) facilities in India, the UAE, and other international markets. These facilities will focus on developing, producing, and maintaining advanced defence and aerospace solutions. The collaboration emphasizes technological advancements and aims to serve not only the Indian and UAE markets but also Southeast Asia and the broader global market.
Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO of Adani Defence & Aerospace, highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership.
“Our collaboration marks the beginning of a new era in enhancing defence capabilities, emphasizing our commitment to advancing technological prowess and promoting bilateral defence cooperation between India and the UAE,” he said. “It reflects our shared vision to fortify our nations’ capabilities by delivering cutting-edge solutions and setting new benchmarks in the global defence landscape.”
Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group, echoed these sentiments.
“Our agreement with Adani Defence & Aerospace represents a significant milestone, strengthening our ties within India’s defence industry, and underscoring our mutual commitment to advancing UAE-India military ties,” he stated. “This agreement reflects our dedication to bringing the most advanced and sophisticated products to market while leveraging the global export potential of UAE-grown technology.”
The partnership between Adani Defence & Aerospace and EDGE Group underscores a commitment to innovation and excellence in the defence sector, reinforcing the strategic importance of UAE-India bilateral defence cooperation.
