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EDGE Group x Leonardo
On June 17 2026 in Paris, EDGE and Leonardo detailed plans for a joint venture to develop, commercialise, manufacture, and support advanced defence sensors and systems, including airborne radars for next-generation stealth platforms, Kronos Grand Mobile High-Power radar, Combat Management Systems, and Multi-Mission Aircraft Sensors, plus promoting M-346 fighter/trainer aircraft. The release says the JV is expected to enter operation with contracts already secured worth several hundred million euros and a commercial pipeline targeting over 4 billion euros in orders over five years.
Quotes include Hamad Al Marar (EDGE) and Lorenzo Mariani (Leonardo). Treat pipeline and contract figures as company-stated plans (Leonardo).
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- technology
- Status
- Activejust announced
- Announced
- 2026-06-174 months ago
- Active for
- 4 months
Who’s involved
EDGE Group is an Emirati advanced technology and defense conglomerate headquartered in Abu Dhabi, comprising 25 companies involved in military and civilian technology. The group partnered with [Anduril](/companies/anduril) to form a UAE-US joint venture developing autonomous defense systems, with the UAE acquiring the first 50 Omen systems. EDGE ranks among the top 25 military suppliers globally.
Leonardo S.p.A. (BIT: LDO) is an Italian aerospace and defense company developing autonomous systems, drones, and defense electronics. Products include AW helicopters, Falco reconnaissance UAVs, and cyber security systems. Invests in autonomous defense technology through Leonardo Labs.
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