EDGE Concludes IDEX 2025 with Record-Breaking $2.9 Billion in New Sales

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EDGE Concludes IDEX 2025 with Record-Breaking $2.9 Billion in New Sales

16 Major Contracts Awarded and 32 Strategic Agreements Signed, Launch of 46 Advanced Solutions, Including AI-Powered and Post-Quantum Capabilities

EDGE, a leading global defense and advanced technology group, has successfully concluded its participation at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2025, securing new sales worth $2.9 billion (AED 10.65 billion). The group also introduced 46 cutting-edge solutions spanning air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, further solidifying its position as a key innovator in the defense sector.

IDEX 2025, the largest edition in the event’s history, provided EDGE with an expansive platform to showcase its diverse portfolio of 218 advanced solutions, the majority of which are manufactured in the UAE. The company’s 9,000-square-meter stand attracted key stakeholders, reinforcing its commitment to global defense innovation.

Among the 16 major contracts awarded, notable deals included:

A €500 million agreement through MAESTRAL, a naval joint venture between EDGE and Fincantieri, for In-Service Support (ISS) of the UAE’s naval fleet.
A $1.18 billion contract from the UAE Ministry of Defense to supply advanced aerial munitions.
A $61.8 million contract from the UAE Ministry of Defense for the supply of GPS PROTECT anti-jamming systems.

EDGE’s Vision for the Future

Commenting on the group’s remarkable success at IDEX 2025, Hamad Al Marar, EDGE Group Managing Director & CEO, stated:

"This has been a very busy week for EDGE. The strong support from our primary customer and growing international interest highlight the tremendous success we continue to achieve. IDEX 2025 provided an ideal platform to showcase our advancements and our ambitious vision for the future as a global leader in advanced defense and civilian technologies."

He further emphasized EDGE’s dedication to strengthening UAE’s indigenous defense capabilities, continuously innovating with faster development, rapid delivery, and cost-effective solutions.

"We will continue to disrupt the industry by excelling in partnerships and pushing boundaries across air, land, sea, and space domains. Our commitment to superior electronic warfare, secure communications, sovereign cryptography, and post-quantum capabilities remains steadfast as we prepare for the challenges of tomorrow," Al Marar added.

EDGE now looks ahead to IDEX 2027, where it aims to once again set new industry benchmarks, demonstrating achievements few would have imagined possible just five years ago.