EDGE and Anduril announced on November 13, 2025, that they will form a joint venture to develop, produce, and sustain autonomous systems. The partnership, called the EDGE-Anduril Production Alliance, will be based in the United Arab Emirates and focus on supporting both defense and civil missions in the region.

The first system under development is Omen, a hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle that combines the endurance, payload capacity, and autonomy of larger systems with the flexibility of a compact, runway-independent airframe. The UAE has confirmed the acquisition of 50 Omen systems, establishing a guaranteed production base, expanding local supply chains, and accelerating the country’s path toward domestic mass production.

The joint venture brings together Anduril’s expertise in rapid, software-driven development and large-scale production with EDGE’s regional presence and established relationships across the Middle East. The companies said the partnership aims to deliver affordable, fieldable systems that are scalable and ready for operational use across a range of military and commercial applications.

H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, Chairman of EDGE Group, said the partnership opens new pathways for EDGE to harness advanced autonomous systems engineering and embed that capability in the UAE. Trae Stephens, co-founder and executive chair of Anduril, emphasized the importance of translating ideas into operational capability quickly.

The alliance will include production and sustainment facilities in the UAE, along with a 50,000-square-foot research, development, and simulation center to support future programs. Systems for the U.S. are expected to be produced at Anduril’s Arsenal-1 facility in Ohio.

Omen will use Anduril’s Lattice for Mission Autonomy software, allowing multiple aircraft to coordinate flight paths, share sensor data, and adapt behavior in real time. The vehicle is designed to be assembled and launched by a two-person team and can perform missions including maritime surveillance, logistics resupply, air defense sensing, and communications relay. Its open, modular architecture also allows for potential civilian applications, such as disaster relief and critical supply delivery.

Both companies said they will work closely with U.S. and UAE authorities to ensure full compliance with trade and regulatory requirements. The joint venture is seen as a step toward more agile and self-reliant production of autonomous systems in the Middle East.