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EDGE Group is an Emirati advanced technology and defense conglomerate that has expanded into the space industry. Through its Space & Cyber Technologies cluster and the new company FADA, EDGE is focused on developing sovereign space capabilities for the UAE, including manufacturing satellite systems and subsystems like SAR, optical, and infrared payloads. EDGE is the prime contractor for the UAE Space Agency's Sirb program and partners with organizations like Space42 and ST Engineering to establish a competitive commercial EO programs. The group aims to provide end-to-end space solutions and services to local and international customers, with key focuses on satellite cybersecurity and protection.
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Orbitworks counts the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, Emirati defence conglomerate Edge Group, and France’s space agency among its early clients.
Fada is a subsidiary of Emirati defence and tech conglomerate Edge.
Fada, a subsidiary of Edge Group focused on space, will utilize ST Engineering to build a SAR satellite with sub-meter resolution and a high-speed downlink.
Edge Group is the prime contractor on the Sirb program.
Edge Group selected ST Engineering to build a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite for the UAE’s national SAR constellation program, Sirb.
The UAE National SAR Constellation Program will draw on EDGE Group’s expertise in advanced technologies across defense and commercial fields.
Space42 and EDGE formed a strategic alliance to manufacture SATCOM hardware in the UAE.
The governance principles for the joint venture between EDGE Group and Leonardo have been established.
EDGE Group will hold a 51% stake in the new joint venture, while Leonardo will hold a 49% stake.
EDGE Group and Leonardo have completed the preliminary assessment of technology transfer activities and market potential for their joint venture in Abu Dhabi.
EDGE Group launched the ZENITH mission-operations platform and new propulsion systems supporting future space missions.
EDGE Group is focused on satellite design and manufacturing, launch capabilities, and data commercialization.
In September 2024, EDGE Group announced its strategic expansion into the space domain with the launch of FADA.
EDGE collaborates with the UAE Space Agency, local universities, and startups to develop sovereign capabilities in space.
The UAE National Space Academy launched the Space Mission and Satellite Engineering Programme in partnership with EDGE.
EDGE Group signed strategic MoUs with Hungary’s 4iG to advance cooperation in satellite and space technologies.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. intends for its work with EDGE to lead to additional partnerships within the UAE defence industry to integrate domestically developed sensors and weapons onto the MQ-9B for the UAE and other customers.