News Summary:
On June 26, 2026, EDGE launched its European operations, including a European headquarters in Paris and a manufacturing site in Bordeaux, France, a strategic move ahead of Eurosatory 2026 to expand its presence and collaboration within the European defense market. Concurrently, the Emirati state-owned defense conglomerate signed a cooperation framework with France’s defense procurement agency, outlining future industrial and technological collaboration. Earlier on June 26, EDGE Group's naval subsidiary, Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB), secured a contract for HGH to supply its SPYNEL 360° infrared surveillance systems for eight Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) being built under the Kuwait Navy's AL DORRA programme. Previously, on June 24, EDGE and Leonardo announced plans to establish a joint venture to develop, commercialise, manufacture, and support advanced defence sensors and systems, including airborne radars for next-generation stealth platforms, the Kronos Grand Mobile High-Power (HP) radar, Combat Management Systems (CMS), and Multi-Mission Aircraft Sensors.