Advanced Unmanned Surface Vessels for Military Applications

EDGE is leveraging its entity, ADSB, to collaborate with Israel Aerospace Industries to develop the 17m unmanned surface vessels By DA Staff / 02 Dec 2021

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with EDGE Group to jointly design a first-in-class series of 17m Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) for the entire range of military and commercial applications.

EDGE is leveraging its entity, ADSB, the regional leader in the design, new build, repair, maintenance, refit and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, to collaborate with the Israeli defense company to develop the state-of-the-art USVs. 

While ADSB will design the platform, integrate the control systems and payload, and develop the concept of operations, IAI will develop the autonomous control system and integrate various mission payloads to the control system units according to the mission requirements.

Comprising of advanced sensors, sonars and imaging systems that are integrated into a unified command and control system, the USV can operate either remotely, semi-autonomously, or autonomously, requiring no human intervention. Designed to suit all customers’ requirements, the bespoke vessel will offer unique capabilities in terms of modularity, payload, range, maneuverability, and performance.

Military applications for the USV include:

  • Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
  • Border and littoral zone patrol
  • Maritime security operations
  • Mine detection and sweeping
  • Submarine detection and anti-submarine warfare
  • Deployment platform for VTOL vehicles 

The USV can also be customized for commercial applications. 

“It is an important milestone for EDGE to forge collaborations with leading defense players such as IAI to strengthen our advanced technology portfolio,” His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, CEO and Managing Director of EDGE Group, said.

“Through this strategic alliance, we can ensure optimal autonomous operational solutions that minimize risk to human life, address key challenges for various industries, and enable a secure future for all. These developments will open many doors for us in local and global markets, military and commercial alike.”

Boaz Levy, President and CEO of IAI, added, “We are proud to join hands with EDGE in this endeavor, which is another step towards our growing efforts and partnership in the region. This MoU brings together the best technological know-how from both companies – EDGE Group’s and ADBS’ naval and commercial vessel expertise, and IAI’s expertise in autonomous systems, robotics, and artificial intelligence – for a joint Made in UAE effort, maximizing both companies business opportunities and growth.”

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