EDGE signs record-breaking missile boat contract with Kuwaiti MoD

Emirati advanced technology and defence group EDGE announced on 3 June 2025 the signing of a major AED 9 billion (EUR 2.15 billion) contract with the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply of Falaj 3 62 m missile boats.

The number of vessels ordered was not specified, but EDGE says the contract represents the region’s largest naval shipbuilding export deal.

As the prime contractor, EDGE will lead the programme and be responsible for the design, construction, trials and delivery of the vessels, in addition to integrated logistics support and in-service support. EDGE will also provide the ammunition for the vessels.

Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), EDGE Group’s naval arm and the leading shipbuilder in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been selected as the build subcontractor for the programme.

The Falaj 3 missile boat has also been selected by the UAE Navy, with the first vessel, Altaf, formally commissioned into service in February 2025.

“This operational deployment reflects the vessel’s proven capability and performance in regional waters,” EDGE stated in a press release. “With the latest agreement, these advanced 62 m vessels are tailored to meet Kuwait’s operational requirements, offering high performance, advanced combat systems, and enhanced capabilities for littoral defence operations.”

Hamad Al Marar, managing director and CEO, EDGE, was quoted as saying, “This agreement with Kuwait is hugely significant both in scale and strategic importance. It deepens long-term defence ties between our nations, brings a proven class of advanced vessels into regional service, and reinforces EDGE’s position as a trusted international partner. It also reflects the pace of industrial and engineering progress we’ve achieved in just a few years, and our ability to design, build, and deliver complex naval platforms at scale. As we enter a new phase of export-led growth, this programme marks a clear signal of global confidence in what EDGE can deliver.”