L3Harris and EDGE to collaborate on defence technology programmes in UAE

Emirati defence technology house EDGE Group and US company L3Harris Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further their collaboration in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the two companies announced on 18 November 2025.

The preliminary agreement “serves as a strategic platform for developing innovative solutions that contribute to the UAE’s growing defense capabilities and expands L3Harris’ operational involvement in the Middle East and globally”, L3Harris stated in a press release.

L3Harris and EDGE will now jointly pursue national and regional defence opportunities, with the MoU laying a framework for joint research and development in artificial intelligence and autonomy and also for deploying these technologies.

“Partnerships are a hallmark of our Trusted Disruptor strategy, and EDGE is the kind of disruptive innovator we’re seeking to collaborate with,” stated Christopher Kubasik, chairman and CEO of L3Harris. “Together, we’ll accelerate the development and delivery of the advanced solutions the UAE needs to confront emerging threats.”

“Partnering with L3Harris will provide the groundwork for further close collaboration in critical areas supporting EDGE’s product development roadmap, particularly in domains where we are rapidly progressing,” added Hamad Al Marar, managing director and CEO of EDGE Group. “Growth through such mutually beneficial co-operation enables us to be perpetually ready to develop and deliver breakthrough solutions that meet the requirements of our global customers.”

L3Harris noted that it has provided capabilities to customers in the UAE for more than 35 years and currently maintains a corporate office in Abu Dhabi.