Abu Dhabi, UAE – Edge Group, a Abu Dhabi-based advanced technology and defense group, announced the launch of Edge Europe. It is an all-European trading company headquartered in Paris.
The new company, registered in France, offers a different vision for building defense capabilities, based on technology-based manufacturing and accelerating the pace of development. Building an open system driven by partnerships, allowing sovereign capabilities to be developed at a faster pace than traditional industrial models provide.
The establishment of the Edge Europe operational base in France is the first step in a long-term commitment to the entire European continent.
An integrated system of capabilities
The company was launched in two main locations, the first of which was a strategic headquarters in the prestigious Chaillot district in central Paris. Who will lead government communication, partnerships and investments across the region. In addition to an engineering and manufacturing center in Bordeaux that leads the design, integration and rapid development of advanced systems.
Located at the heart of France’s aviation and industrial defense base, Bordeaux has a specialized supply chain that includes propulsion systems, composite materials and avionics. In addition to hosting a number of leading universities and research institutions, Edge provides direct access to specialized engineering competencies.
Edge offers Europe an integrated and broad system of capabilities, including autonomous systems, air, sea and land platforms, and propulsion systems. Artificial intelligence, electronic warfare, sensors and communications within a unified strategic vision.
Through its ability to integrate fields that are often distributed between separate companies. Edge Europe is uniquely positioned to deliver interconnected, multi-domain capabilities that meet the growing requirements of modern defence.
Attracting European talent
The new company will collaborate with partners across Europe, from major established defense companies to defense technology startups, universities and research centres. With the aim of integrating capabilities and investing in areas that accelerate results, and in a way that supports and enhances European industry rather than competing with it.
Edge Europe plans to attract and develop European talent, and create highly skilled engineering and industrial job opportunities. Building technology on European soil to serve customers in the region and beyond.
Edge’s ambitions in Europe build on an already growing industrial base, including the acquisition of key stakes in pivotal companies across the region. Melrim represented Robotics in Estonia, Anavia in Switzerland, and Flaris in Poland, along with the planned acquisition of CMD in Italy. Joint projects with Fincantieri and Indra, and strategic partnerships with Leonardo and Safran.
These extended capabilities across autonomous systems, propulsion systems, and air and sea domains give Edge Europe the depth and reach needed for launch and implementation from day one. This contributes to strengthening European supply chains and ensuring sovereign access to vital capabilities.
