UAE: EDGE, KAI, and Surion helicopter localization agreement

4 March 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

UAE’s EDGE Group is in talks with the South Korean Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) regarding a

transfer of technology (TOT) for the advanced KUH-1 multi-role military utility helicopter (Surion).

The following note provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects, including:

Status of the talks between EDGE and KAI along with the project’s upcoming steps
Scope of the agreement and technology transfer provisions
EDGE’s subsidiary involved in the project
The technical expertise and support to be received from KAI

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