The UAE’s EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defense groups, has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Baykar, Türkiye’s global leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and artificial intelligence technology.
The partnership was formalized by Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, and Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of Baykar, during SAHA Expo 2024. The agreement establishes a framework to bolster ties, enhance capabilities, and expand market reach for both companies.
Under the agreement, the cooperation will focus on integrating EDGE’s guided munitions and payloads onto Baykar’s advanced UAS platforms, with Baykar leading the integration efforts. EDGE will provide technical assistance, such as designing, manufacturing, and supporting the necessary equipment for successful integration.
This initiative seeks to meet the emerging market demand swiftly and effectively, ensuring supply chain security and delivering high-performance solutions for their customers.
Hamad Al Marar Managing Director and CEO – EDGE Group
“This agreement with Baykar represents a significant milestone in further strengthening our established collaboration. By integrating our advanced solutions onto Baykar’s proven UAS platforms, we can respond swiftly to evolving market demands while further enhancing the capabilities we deliver to our customers. Additionally, this partnership underscores the strategic importance of working with Türkiye’s well-established companies and leveraging its robust defense ecosystem. Together, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology with agility, efficiency, and innovation, while ensuring secure and resilient supply chains.”
Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of Baykar, stated that, “Today, alongside the CEO of EDGE, one of the largest defense organizations in the UAE and one of the top 30 in the world, we signed an agreement between BAYKAR and EDGE to integrate EDGE-developed smart munitions into our platforms and for joint cooperation. In recent years, the UAE and Türkiye have built significant defense relations, with the UAE being Türkiye’s largest trade partner in the Middle East. I would like to extend my gratitude for this agreement, with the hope that it will contribute to the independence and security of both nations.”
