SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
EDGE Group, a leading UAE-based technology and defense company, has expressed its interest in collaborating with India on the production of its AL TARIQ smart weapons. This move signifies a potential boost to India’s indigenous defense capabilities.
EDGE Group’s Managing Director & CEO, Hamad Al Marar, has proposed the transfer of AL TARIQ technology to India, enabling local production by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). This collaboration could lead to significant benefits for both countries.
Furthermore, EDGE Group and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the manufacturer of India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, have already initiated a joint program to integrate AL TARIQ with the Tejas. This collaboration highlights the potential for a comprehensive partnership between the two companies.
The ongoing integration efforts aim for completion later this year. A successful integration would pave the way for demonstrations to the Indian Air Force (IAF), showcasing the advantages of the AL TARIQ weapon system and potentially leading to its adoption by the IAF.