Partnership broadens collaboration across advanced defence technologies

PARIS, FRANCE – EDGE Group and Safran have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement at Eurosatory 2026, establishing a structured framework to expand collaboration across a broader range of aerospace and defence programmes. The agreement builds on an existing relationship spanning several defence electronics and smart weapons initiatives.

EXPANDING AN ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIP

The agreement extends cooperation beyond current programmes to include a wider range of equipment, capabilities and technical expertise. According to the companies, the expanded framework reflects changing defence requirements, including the increasing importance of unmanned systems, electronic warfare, and the need for greater resilience and autonomy in defence capabilities.

EDGE noted that the agreement comes as the company continues to strengthen its international presence, while Safran highlighted its more than three decades of operations in the United Arab Emirates as the foundation for the expanded partnership.

FOCUS ON FUTURE CAPABILITIES

Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of EDGE Group, said the agreement reflects the continued development of the relationship between the two organisations and their shared approach to developing defence capabilities through collaboration.

Olivier Andriès, Chief Executive Officer of Safran, said the companies aim to combine their respective expertise to develop advanced technologies and innovative solutions addressing current and future aerospace and defence requirements.

The Strategic Cooperation Agreement establishes a formal framework for continued collaboration between the two organisations across defence and aerospace technology programmes.