EDGE, a leading advanced technology and defense group, has sealed three agreements with Hungary’s 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (SDT), a premier telecommunications, IT, and space and defense industrial group, during the official visit of the UAE to Hungary.
The MoUs pave the way for a broad technology partnership, enabling joint efforts in developing, localizing and marketing cutting-edge defense systems such as EDGE’s SKYKNIGHT air defense missile system, SHADOW 25 and SHADOW 50 loitering munitions, and VEGA and ORION unmanned air traffic control solutions.
Hamad Al Marar MD and CEO – EDGE Group
“Our goal with partners such as 4iG SDT is to aid nations in developing and achieving advanced sovereign defense technology and industrial capabilities. The global security landscape has necessitated modernization programs to capitalize on the latest autonomous technology and address rapidly evolving aerial threats. This collaboration strengthens EDGE’s ability to deliver competitive, NATO-compatible, and export-ready solutions, not only in support of Hungary’s national objectives, but also as a gateway to deeper engagement across Europe and NATO member states.”
István Sárhegyi, CEO of 4iG SDT, added that, “The agreements signed today mark a milestone in 4iG SDT international defense industry efforts. Through this partnership with one of the world’s fastest-growing defense technology companies, we can develop systems with strong potential for success in both European and African markets on a mutual basis. EDGE’s trust and openness provide an opportunity for Hungary to become a strategic player in the global defense innovation ecosystem.”
The first MoU aims to co-develop and explore market opportunities of next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UASs), counter-UAS (C-UAS) solutions, and space technologies in Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa. It also covers the potential establishment of a joint venture.
The second agreement centers on the potential development and production of EDGE’s rapidly deployable SKYKNIGHT inner-layer air defense missile system and SHADOW line of precision-strike loitering munitions in Hungary.
The third MoU focuses on providing EDGE’s VEGA uncrewed traffic management and ORION drone fleet management systems to the European market, with the potential to jointly develop air traffic control solutions. Additionally, it covers the assessment of a joint venture to serve as a European development and sales hub for VEGA and ORION.
Building on the agreement signed earlier this year by EDGE and 4iG SDT to co-develop UAS and space technologies, these three MoUs highlight EDGE’s commitment to deepening ties with key European defense ecosystems and to delivering jointly developed, export-ready solutions that meet the technological and security requirements of NATO countries.
