•  EDGE Group’s naval arm, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), signed the agreement with  Spain’s Indra at NAVDEX 2025 
  • Advanced radar, electronic warfare, and counter-UAS solutions to be delivered through  PULSE, the Abu Dhabi-based joint venture between EDGE and Indra 

EDGE Group’s naval arm, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), signed the agreement with  Spain’s Indra at NAVDEX 2025 Abu Dhabi, UAE: 19 February, 2025: EDGE Group entity, ADSB, a regional leader in the design,  construction, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, has  formed a strategic partnership with Indra, a world-leading information technology and defence  systems company headquartered in Spain. 

The collaboration, supported by PULSE, the joint venture between EDGE, ADSB’s parent  company, and Indra, will equip ADSB’s FA-400 offshore patrol vessel with Indra’s advanced 3D  Radar, Radar Electronic Support Measures (R-ESM), Communications Electronic Support  Measures (C-ESM), and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) jammers, significantly  enhancing its operational effectiveness. 

The agreement was signed by Mr. Ángel Escribano, Executive Chairman of Indra Group and  Khaled Al Zaabi, President – Platforms & Systems, EDGE and Chairman of ADSB, at the Naval  Defence Exhibition & Conference (NAVDEX 2025) in Abu Dhabi, which runs until 21st February. 

Speaking on the occasion, Khaled Al Zaabi said: “As a vessel entirely designed and constructed  in the UAE, the FA-400 reinforces our objective of building a portfolio of world-class platforms,  fully aligned with the needs of modern defence. Integrating Indra’s advanced radar and  electromagnetic systems enhances the FA-400’s capabilities, ensuring resilience and adaptability  to meet a range of operational challenges.” 

For his part, Ángel Escribano said: “Indra brings decades of expertise in developing high performance defence technologies, with its 3D Radar, EW, and C-UAS solutions widely  recognised for their robust capabilities across challenging operational environments. The integration of our proven systems ADSB’s FA-400 reflects a shared vision to elevate naval  defence standards and introduce a new level of sophistication to UAE-built naval vessels.” 

The FA-400, equipped with Indra’s advanced radar, electronic warfare, and counter-UAS  solutions, is on display at the NAVDEX mooring, providing attendees with an in-depth look at its  capabilities. Designed and built entirely in the UAE, the vessel demonstrates exceptional  operational versatility, reinforcing its role as a strategic asset in modern naval operations. The  integrated naval suite is being delivered through PULSE, the Abu Dhabi-based joint venture  between EDGE and Indra, further enhancing local industrial expertise and capability  development.