UAE EDGE-DAPA Defense Cooperation Framework

signed

EDGE Group and DAPA signed a $35B Defense Industry Cooperation Framework spanning integrated air defense, advanced aircraft, and maritime capabilities. Moves beyond buyer-seller to joint design, development, training and sustainment. Signed by EDGE Chairman Faisal Al Bannai and DAPA Minister Lee Yong-cheol.

Contract Details

Buyer Country: United Arab Emirates
Buyer Entity: EDGE Group
Seller Company: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: Integrated air defense, aircraft, maritime systems
Contract Value: $35.0B
Category: other

Timeline

Announced

Feb 27, 2026

Signed

Feb 27, 2026

Delivery Start

TBD

Delivery End

TBD

Source

Asian Military Review

Features

Technology Transfer

Local Production

Offset Details

Joint design, development, training and sustainment partnership.

Quick Info

Status: signed
Buyer: United Arab Emirates
Value: $35.0B