Drone squadrons provide defensive and offensive options in UMEX 2022
EDGE, the advanced technology group for defense and other fields, and one of the 25 most important defense suppliers in the world, revealed squadrons of drones and their latest uses in unmanned aerial systems, on the first day of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX 2022), which is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Center. For exhibitions (ADNEC) until February 23.
As part of its second participation as an official strategic partner for the event at UMEX, EDGE showcased its squadrons of unmanned aerial vehicles, which are based on the Hunter 2 series of unmanned aerial vehicles developed by Halken, a leading regional producer and supplier of precision-guided weapons and unmanned aerial systems.
The ground-launched drones are designed to ensure decisiveness in the fight, and they fly according to a specific formation to perform a coordinated mission that confuses the opponent.
Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence technology, tactical drones share information with each other to track and maintain their relative positions, and to engage targets effectively.
The drone squadron has a maximum take-off weight of 8kg with a high level of intelligence and response as it is directed towards the target, which may include enemy combat aircraft on the runway at a military base, or a convoy coming from enemy armor, for example.
The drones are equipped to operate at mission-successful speeds, with a wide communication range and high flight endurance.
The winged drone can be launched within seconds, and it has a wingspan of 1.44 meters and a length of 1.25 meters.
Saeed Al Mansouri, CEO of the company, said: “Artificial intelligence plays an important role in advancing the defense sector and other areas, and Edge and Hulk intend to remain at the forefront of modern developments shaping our sector and the world as a whole, from our base in the UAE. The level of independence that these squadrons of aircraft provide is considered The march is an important milestone for us, and we are committed to accelerating research and development investments in these areas to quickly bring relevant products to market in the areas of autonomous systems and smart munitions.”
The Edge stand at UMEX is an example of Halken's technology leadership in the field of unmanned aircraft, with products such as the Shadow 25 and Shadow 50 drones being showcased;
the Hunter series of drones and launch tubes;
The REACH-S unmanned combat air vehicle.
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