Edge will showcase its highly competitive line of smart weapons, autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS), non-lethal solutions, small arms, and medium- to large-calibre ammunition at the Marrakech Air Show 2024.
The show will be held at the Marrakech Royal Moroccan Air Force Base in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 30 to November 2. This strategic participation underscores Edge’s commitment to Morocco, reinforcing its focus on fostering regional growth and expanding its role in North Africa’s evolving aerospace and technology landscape.
The group will also participate in the conference, contributing to panel discussions on technological innovations, future outlooks, and key trends shaping the defence industry.
Diverse capabilities
Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Edge Group, said: “Our first participation in the Marrakech Air Show is focused on showcasing Edge’s diverse capabilities in the defence and advanced technology fields and how we are best positioned address the operational challenges faced by our customers in the region.
“As a trusted technology partner, we aim to demonstrate solutions that enhance operational efficiency and resilience. This is a first major step in what we are confident will be a long-term partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco which will ensure sustainable economic growth and the promotion of greater security.”
In the smart weapons domain, Edge will display the Desert Sting family of guided-glide weapons, the Thunder and Rash lines of cost-effective precision-guided munitions, the Al Tariq range of modular, all-weather, day/night precision-guided munitions, and the rapidly deployable Skyknight inner-layer air defence missile system. Loitering munitions on display will include the QX-1 and QX-2 quadcopter platforms, the Hunter 2-S fixed-wing system, and the Shadow family of rapid-strike systems.
Under the autonomous systems domain, Edge will display the Garmoosha light unmanned rotary-wing aircraft, and the QX-4 and QX-5 fixed-wing hybrid vertical take-off and landing UAS. Small arms on display will include the Caracal line of high-performance combat pistols, sub-machine guns, mission-proven assault rifles, and precision sniper rifles. Non-lethal solutions including hybrid grenades, and indirect fire ammunition will also be on display.--TradeArabia News Service
