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2022-09-01
EDGE Leads the Way in Disruptive Defence Tech
Digital threats today are more resilient and persistent and intersect with daily security in unprecedented ways. Cyber-attacks have evolved from destroying and stealing data to controlling weapons and infrastructure attacks, and the damaging effect cannot be overstated. In an interview with Nation Shield, Waleid Al Mesmari, Senior Vice President – Electronic Warfare & Cyber Technologies, EDGE, shed light on advanced technologies it invests in, to enhance the country’s defence and discussed the company’s solutions contributing to the UAE’s industrialisation strategy.
What are EDGE’s special plans for the Electronic Warfare & Cyber Technologies (EW&CT) cluster in 2022/2023?
Following our product development roadmap, we are focused on bringing disruptive solutions to the market with speed and efficiency. We are currently placing a major focus on expanding our secure communications and cyber capabilities.
Network connectivity exposes an unsecured layer for data-in-transit and is the source of the vast majority of cyber-attacks. Due to this, the most sophisticated and strongest solutions should be used by organisations to secure client infrastructure and user data in transit between sites, whether locally on-campus or geographically dispersed across the world. This is an area of focus for the EW&CT cluster going forward.
We also have several contracts in the pipeline that will see us export our electronic warfare solutions, representing a significant milestone in line with the UAE’s vision.
How do EDGE’s EW&CT solutions contribute to the UAE’s industrialisation strategy and promote the country’s reputation as a knowledge-based economy?
The UAE has a clear vision of transitioning to a knowledge-based economy and becoming an exporter of technology to ensure long-term prosperity for current and future generations. As a nation, we are renowned for our ambition, vision, and prioritisation of technology. EDGE aptly defines who we are and where we want to be – on the leading edge of tomorrow with cutting-edge innovations.
Developing sovereign defence products and solutions is one of our primary objectives. We are taking every step to ensure that our UAE-made products have great export potential on a regional and global stage. In addition, EDGE is part of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s (MoIAT) National In-Country-Value Programme that seeks to redirect public and private sector procurement to the local economy in line with “Operation 300Bn”.
Attracting exceptional national and global talent is also hugely important for us. EDGE is powered by skilled Emiratis and strengthened by world-class talent, and we believe this gives us a competitive advantage to develop, manufacture, and export high-tech defence solutions.
What are the advanced technologies that EDGE is investing in, and how are they impacting the development of systems in the cluster?
Our advanced technology research areas are wide-ranging and extensive, including autonomous capabilities, secure communications, advanced propulsion systems, robotics, and smart materials – with artificial intelligence at the heart of all.
As part of our roadmap, we’re also developing and integrating directed energy capabilities and autonomous systems to accelerate innovation and help our customers achieve success in their most important and critical missions.
How does the cluster ensure that its products and services are attractive from a local and wider-regional perspective?
We work very closely with clients and end-users to understand the intricate and intuitive needs of the security and defence industry. We conduct regular workshops with potential customers, not only to provide an opportunity for us to showcase our offerings but for them to offer operational insights that help us to advance future developments. We are consistently strengthening synergies with end-users to forge collaboration on advanced technology solutions.
We also have a deep understanding of the challenging regional environment, and all our products and solutions are designed to withstand the harsh desert climate. System components are tested utilising specialised vibration test chambers to simulate the extreme heat, rapid temperature changes, humidity, and vibrations environments. Similarly, end solutions are preferably trialled and demonstrated in the hotter summer months to exhibit year-long system operation capability.
What is EDGE’s product roadmap to enhance cybersecurity, homeland security and law enforcement?
We are currently building our internal cyber capabilities, specifically in the area of secure communications. To support law enforcement and homeland security activities, we are continuously developing advanced and integrated intelligence systems that provide the highest level of protection and situational awareness in an increasingly complex environment.
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