EDGE Group is in the final stages of securing an agreement with the Angolan Interior Ministry under which EDGE’s Beacon Red business will deploy a comprehensive border security programme for the country.
EDGE stated in a 22 October 2025 press release that a Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed by Omar Al Zaabi, the president of EDGE Commercial, during a recent state visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to Angola, marking a significant milestone in relations between the two countries.
The Angolan border security programme will enable long-term capability development through the delivery of cutting-edge command-and-control (C2) systems and mission-specific training to enhance situational awareness, operational readiness, and rapid response at critical border points.
“The project will stand as one of the most significant UAE-led security programmes internationally, demonstrating EDGE’s proven ability to deliver solutions that address complex national security priorities,” EDGE stated.
EDGE’s border security architecture integrates AI-powered analytics, surveillance unmanned aerial vehicles, secure communications, and big data management with traditional defence systems and layered physical security. Each solution is tailored to the specific operational demands, terrain complexities and threat environments of the customer, delivering modular, interoperable systems that ensure enhanced situational awareness and rapid responsiveness across diverse geographies.
Hamad Al Marar, managing director and CEO of EDGE Group, was quoted by the company as stating, “This important programme underscores EDGE’s core strategy of delivering advanced, UAE-developed defence and security solutions to international partners. Angola stands out as a forward-thinking nation with a clear vision for modernising its national security architecture, which makes it an ideal partner in shaping the future of border control. As one of the most significant UAE-led initiatives of its kind, it highlights the strength of our defence-industrial base and our role in supporting governments in building long-term, future-ready national security capabilities.”
The Angolan border security agreement follows the EUR 1 billion deal under which EDGE’s Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) business has been contracted to build BR71 MKII corvettes for the Angolan Navy.
