EDGE signs largest order to supply unmanned helicopter systems

  • Date: 25-Jan-2024
  • Source: GCC Business News
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:UAE
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EDGE signs largest order to supply unmanned helicopter systems

EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defense groups, has signed a landmark contract to supply 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defense. The contract is part of a milestone deal which is the largest-ever order for unmanned helicopter systems, to enhance their VTOL capabilities. The unmanned VTOL […]EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defense groups, has signed a landmark contract to supply 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defense.

The contract is part of a milestone deal which is the largest-ever order for unmanned helicopter systems, to enhance their VTOL capabilities.

The unmanned VTOL systems will be manufactured by Switzerland-based EDGE entity, ANAVIA, which specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous aerial capabilities.

The compact HT-100 and larger HT-750 are multi-role unmanned performance helicopters for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and logistics missions, designed to transport heavy payloads while maintaining exceptional flight stability, setting the standard for autonomous flying.

Khaled Al ZaabiPresidentPlatform & SystemsEDGE Group

“This landmark deal marks an important milestone both for the HT-100 and HT-750 systems and for EDGE. This landmark order represents the first order by the UAE Ministry of Defense for these advanced