Doha: EDGE Group will mark its first participation at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) as a Main Sponsor, underscoring the Group's expanding footprint in the region and its deepening strategic partnership with Qatar. EDGE's presence reflects a sustained commitment to working closely with military and security stakeholders across the Middle East, bringing end-to-end defence capabilities and globally proven technologies.
According to Emirates News Agency, Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, stated, 'Our first presence at DIMDEX reflects how EDGE is approaching the region with confidence and purpose. This is about showing the depth, maturity, and coherence of our defence capabilities within the regional landscape. We are positioning EDGE as a long-term partner of choice, bringing globally competitive, integrated solutions that are ready to support the evolving security priorities of the region.'
EDGE will present a focused selection from its defence portfolio to demonstrate how it is addressing contemporary operational requirements across air, land, maritime, and the electromagnetic domain. In the air domain, EDGE will highlight capabilities aligned with precision strike, border security, and force protection, including the SHADOW 25 and SHADOW 50 loitering unmanned aerial vehicle systems, and the RASH series of precision-guided munitions. The THUNDER family of aerial munition guidance kits will also be featured, showcasing EDGE's approach to scalable and cost-effective strike capability.
EDGE's naval portfolio will address the growing demand for flexible platforms capable of supporting a range of maritime missions. On display will be the FALAJ 3 and FA400 offshore patrol vessels, along with the 170 M-DETECTOR, designed to support surface warfare, transport, surveillance, and maritime domain awareness, emphasizing modularity and unmanned integration.
Electro-optics and sensing capabilities form a critical part of EDGE's integrated approach. Products like the KASHIF 600 lightweight stabilised gimballed system, the MIRSAD series of surveillance and targeting systems, and the TAWAQ S surveillance radar will be showcased to support persistent detection and situational awareness.
In the electronic warfare domain, EDGE will showcase solutions such as the BORDERSHIELD autonomous border surveillance and security system, and the GPS PROTECT series of anti-jamming platforms for GPS receivers. The display will also feature non-lethal technologies and ammunition from CONDOR and LAHAB Defence Systems, alongside the ZENITH sovereign space operations and data orchestration platform. EDGE's land systems will be represented by the AJBAN MK2 and HAFEET MK2 platforms, supporting mobility and mission adaptability across various operational scenarios.