EDGE Group Company Profile, Products, Employees and Revenue

EDGE Group is the Abu Dhabi state-owned defence and advanced technology conglomerate formed in November 2019, making armoured vehicles, precision-guided weapons, drones, ships and cyber systems for the UAE and export customers. The company said in November 2025 that it has about 17,900 employees and annual revenue of roughly US$4.9 billion.

EDGE describes an international order backlog of US$21.1 billion and says it is active in more than 100 countries, with exports making up 76% of 2025 sales. It owns Estonia’s Milrem Robotics and, in mid-September 2026, signed a term sheet with Hanwha on an integrated UAE air defence network.

What Is EDGE Group and What Does It Do?

EDGE consolidated existing Emirati defence companies, including entities from Emirates Defence Industries Company, Emirates Advanced Investments Group and Tawazun Holding, into one group, according to Wikipedia. It was launched at Dubai Airshow 2019 and is owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. The company groups its work in five clusters: Platforms and Systems, Missiles and Weapons, Cyber Defence, Electronic Warfare and Intelligence, and Mission Support.

Who Owns EDGE Group and Who Runs It?

The Government of Abu Dhabi owns EDGE. Faisal Al Bannai founded and chairs the group, and Hamad Al Marar has been Managing Director and CEO since January 2024, according to Wikipedia. Khaled Al Zaabi is President of the Platforms and Systems cluster, as quoted in a September 2026 EDGE release.

EDGE holds majority or partial stakes in foreign firms. It bought a majority of Milrem Robotics in February 2023, and its 2024 anniversary material lists Switzerland’s ANAVIA and two Brazilian companies, Condor and SIATT, among its partners and subsidiaries (Aletihad).

What Are EDGE Group’s Main Products and Subsidiaries?

The Hunter 2-S was part of a Halcon agreement worth AED 1.1 billion (about US$300 million) signed in February 2023 to supply Hunter 2-S, Hunter 5 and Hunter 10 loitering munitions to the UAE Armed Forces, according to Army Technology. Halcon’s Desert Sting missile contract, worth US$1 billion, dates from 2019 (Wikipedia).

How Many Employees Does EDGE Group Have?

EDGE reported 17,900 employees from 95 countries in November 2025. Earlier company figures were 14,100 employees representing 95 nationalities in September 2024, of whom 23.5% were UAE nationals (Aletihad). Wikipedia still lists “12,000+”, an older figure.

EDGE Group Revenue and Financial Results

Both the 2024 and 2025 statements give roughly US$4.9 billion, so the growth EDGE emphasises is in exports and backlog rather than in the revenue line. At Dubai Airshow 2025, EDGE announced 21 agreements, including a cooperation agreement with Indonesia’s Republikorp that it said will lead to a US$7 billion contract with the Indonesian Armed Forces, its largest international deal (EDR Magazine).

Which Countries Buy From EDGE Group?

EDGE says it is active in more than 100 countries. Named programmes include the following.

EDGE and Hanwha Air Defence Term Sheet

On 16 September 2026, EDGE and Hanwha Systems signed a term sheet at EDGE headquarters covering the South Korean L-SAM long-range interceptor, additional M-SAM medium-range capacity and the Chunmoo rocket launcher, according to Raksha Anirveda, which reproduced the release. The companies will explore a UAE joint venture, local production and phased localisation, subject to government approvals. No value was disclosed. Our earlier report, UAE Taps South Korea’s Hanwha to Build Layered Air Defense Shield, covers the systems in detail, and the Hanwha Aerospace profile covers the Korean side. The Korea Times reported the same signing.

The UAE already fields US-made systems such as the THAAD and the Patriot, which makes the Korean deal a diversification story. That reading is analysis, not something the companies stated.

EDGE Group History Timeline

EDGE Group FAQ

What is EDGE Group?

An Abu Dhabi state-owned defence and advanced technology group formed on 5 November 2019 that makes vehicles, missiles, drones, ships and cyber systems.

Who owns EDGE Group?

The Government of Abu Dhabi.

How many employees does EDGE Group have?

About 17,900 from 95 countries, according to the company in November 2025.

What is EDGE Group’s revenue?

About US$4.9 billion, according to the company in November 2025, with exports of about US$3.7 billion.

Who is the CEO of EDGE Group?

Hamad Al Marar has been Managing Director and CEO since January 2024.

What are EDGE Group’s clusters?

Platforms and Systems, Missiles and Weapons, Cyber Defence, Electronic Warfare and Intelligence, and Mission Support.

Does EDGE Group own Milrem Robotics?

It holds a majority stake, acquired in February 2023. See our Milrem Robotics profile.

What is the NIMR?

A family of UAE-built armoured vehicles, including the AJBAN, HAFEET and JAIS, made by NIMR Automotive, an EDGE company.