Abu Dhabi- UAE: 19 June 2024 – EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, today announced a cooperation agreement with KNDS, Europe’s leading manufacturer of military land systems, at Eurosatory 2024 in Paris, France, to develop industrial and commercial relations in the field of land defence.

The partnership aims to enhance the collaborative efforts between EDGE Group and KNDS in several key areas of land defence, including the co-development and co-production of munitions and weapons systems. By combining the mutual expertise and technological advancements of both organisations, the partnership seeks to deliver state-of-the-art defence solutions to support the work of the UAE armed forces and partner countries of France and the UAE.

Attendees of Eurosatory 2024 can visit EDGE and its portfolio of companies in the UAE Pavilion, located in Hall 5A, Stand E416.

About EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. 

With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into five core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, and Homeland Security.

For more information, visit edgegroup.ae  

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About KNDS

KNDS is the result of the association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in Germany and France.

KNDS forms a Group of around 9,500 employees, with a 2023 turnover of 3.3 billion euro, an order backlog of around 16 billion euro and incoming orders of 7.8 billion euro. The range of its products includes main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapons systems, ammunition, military bridges, customer services, battle management systems, training solutions, protection solutions and a wide range of equipment.
The formation of KNDS represents the beginning of consolidation in land defense systems industry in Europe. The strategic alliance between KMW and Nexter enhances both groups’ competitiveness and international positions, as well as their ability to meet the needs of their respective national army. In addition, it offers to its European and NATO customers the opportunity of increased standardization and interoperability for their defense equipment, with a dependable industrial base.

For more information, visit www.knds.fr

KNDS headquarters are based in Amsterdam.

Press contact

Guillem MONSONIS


Head of communication


KNDS France
+33. 7 63 06 63 57


Guillem.monsonis@knds.fr