EDGE and Hungary’s 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (SDT) have taken major steps toward forming a powerful industrial partnership, signing three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to significantly strengthen defence and technology cooperation between the UAE and Hungary.
The agreements were formalised during an official UAE state visit to Hungary, aimed at creating expansive collaboration in advanced defence systems. The projects targeted include EDGE’s SKYKNIGHT air defence missile system, SHADOW 25 and SHADOW 50 loitering munitions, as well as VEGA and ORION unmanned air traffic control solutions.
Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, highlighted the alliance’s ambitions:
“Our goal with partners such as 4iG SDT is to aid nations in developing and achieving advanced sovereign defence technology and industrial capabilities. The global security landscape has necessitated modernisation programmes to capitalise 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, emphasised the milestone for Hungary:
“The agreements signed today mark a milestone in 4iG SDT international defence industry efforts. Through this partnership with one of the world’s fastest-growing defence 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 defence innovation ecosystem.”
The first MoU outlines a broad technological partnership. It includes the co-development and exploration of markets for next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UASs), counter-UAS (C-UAS) solutions, and space technologies, with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe and Africa. There are also plans for a possible joint venture.
The second agreement centres on developing and producing EDGE’s SKYKNIGHT inner-layer air defence missile system and SHADOW precision-strike loitering munitions in Hungary.
The third MoU is dedicated to offering EDGE’s VEGA uncrewed traffic management and ORION drone fleet management systems to the European market, with collaboration potential in the joint development of air traffic control solutions. It further explores setting up a joint venture to serve as a European development and sales hub for VEGA and ORION.
Following a previous agreement to co-develop UAS and space technologies earlier this year, these recent MoUs reinforce EDGE’s commitment to enhancing partnerships within European defence circles and delivering NATO-ready, export-capable solutions that address contemporary technological and security demands.
Team V.4-EM-UAE
