EDGE Joins Forces with Thales to Revolutionize Radio Communication Manufacturing in the UAE

KATIM, an entity within the EDGE Group and a frontrunner in the creation of ultra-secure communication solutions, alongside Thales, is poised to initiate discussions on the joint development of Software Defined Radio technologies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A declaration of intent was formalized at the international defense and security exhibition, Eurosatory, by Didier Pagnoux, CEO of KATIM, Abdelhafid Mordi, CEO of Thales in the UAE, and Christophe Groshenry, Vice President of Radio at Thales, in the esteemed company of Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group, Waleid Al Mesmari, President of Space & Cyber Technologies of EDGE Group, Pascale Sourisse, President & CEO of Thales International, and Christophe Dumas, CEO of Thales Secure Communications & Information Systems in France.

To fulfill the requirements of the UAE’s ambitious high-tech initiatives and its export aspirations, KATIM and Thales will collaborate on the complete cycle of development, fabrication, and upkeep of airborne and extended range HF (high frequency) radio communication solutions. Both organizations will leverage their knowledge to enhance this collaboration and will champion and export the jointly developed solutions-focused portfolio to the global marketplace.

Didier Pagnoux, CEO of KATIM, expressed: “Collaborating with Thales marks a notable milestone for EDGE, highlighting the worldwide trust in our leadership within cutting-edge communications technology. By merging our capabilities, we will craft advanced Software Defined Radio solutions that cater to the stringent requirements of both local and global markets. This partnership resonates with our objective of propelling innovative secure communication solutions and thoroughly endorses the UAE’s ambitious international export strategy. We eagerly await the transformative results of our shared endeavors.”

Christophe Salomon, Executive Vice-President of Thales Secure Communications & Information Systems, remarked, “As a global leader in tactical radios and onboard communication solutions for terrestrial, aerial, and naval forces, Thales is honored to partner with EDGE in radio communications solutions. This alliance is fully in sync with the Group’s strategic development objectives in the UAE.”