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06 May 2026 – At Make it in the Emirates 2026, EDGE signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Nicomatic to establish a strategic cooperation framework for the local supply of advanced connector technologies.
Witnessed by Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO, EDGE, the LOI was signed by Julien Nicollin, Group CEO, Nicomatic, and Ahmed Al Khoori, SVP, Strategy & Excellence, EDGE.
Through this agreement, EDGE and Nicomatic will work towards enabling the local production and supply of high-performance connectors to ensure reliable signal and power transmission across advanced defence systems.
By anchoring specialised capabilities within the UAE, this partnership supports the development of a resilient and integrated industrial ecosystem, while accelerating localisation across key subsystems.
About EDGE
Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.
With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into five core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Technologies & Industrialisation, and Homeland Security.
For more information, visit edgegroup.com
