EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defense groups, has secured a landmark AED 4.36 billion contract to supply aerial munitions to the UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD). The agreement, signed at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX 2025), underscores the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities and achieving self-reliance in munitions production.
Under the offtake agreement, EDGE entity LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS, the UAE’s exclusive munitions manufacturer, will produce and deliver MK 81, 82, 83, and 84 general-purpose aerial munitions to the UAE MoD, ensuring a steady and secure supply of critical ordnance.
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Saif Al Dahbashi, President – Missiles and Weapons, EDGE, stated:
“This long-term contract reinforces the trust the MoD places in our ability to deliver mission-critical materiel. A secure and reliable supply of ordnance is essential, and through strategic investments, we are rapidly developing an industrial base capable of swiftly responding to operational requirements at an accelerated pace.”
Aligned with EDGE’s strategy to strengthen the UAE’s defense industrial base, the deal ensures national sovereignty over the production of vital defense equipment, enhancing operational readiness.
Attendees at IDEX 2025 can explore EDGE’s advanced defense solutions at Hall 5, Stand 05-C20 (indoor) and CP-270 (outdoor) until 21 February.
