"The defence capabilities that matter most in the decade ahead will be built by those bold enough to do things differently, with the speed and ambition this era demands. EDGE Europe pairs the speed of a new generation of defence company with the depth of an established industrial group, and we build hand in hand with our partners. This is the model Europe's defence needs next, and we intend to drive it here.”

He added, “Over decades, the UAE and France have built a partnership of enduring strength. Choosing Paris for the headquarters of EDGE Europe is a deliberate mark of that bond, and we are determined to forge partnerships of the same strength right across the continent.”

EDGE brings a rare breadth of capability to Europe, spanning autonomous systems, air, naval, and ground platforms, propulsion, artificial intelligence, electronic warfare, sensors, and communications, all integrated under a single strategic vision.

This ability to combine domains that are typically siloed across separate companies positions EDGE Europe to deliver the connected, multi-domain capability modern defence increasingly demands.

The new company will work with partners across Europe, from established primes to emerging defence technology firms, universities, and research centres, integrating capability and investing where it accelerates results, strengthening European industry rather than competing with it.

EDGE Europe plans to recruit and develop European talent, create high-skilled engineering and industrial roles, and build technology on European soil for customers in the region and beyond.

EDGE's European ambitions are already underpinned by a growing industrial base, including acquisitions of major stakes in key companies across the region such as Milrem Robotics in Estonia, Anavia in Switzerland, and Flaris in Poland, the planned acquisition of CMD in Italy, joint ventures with Fincantieri and Indra Sistemas, and strategic partnerships with Leonardo and Safran.

Spanning autonomous systems, propulsion, and air and naval domains, these give EDGE Europe the depth and reach to deliver from day one, strengthening European supply chains and securing sovereign access to critical capability.

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