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EDGE to Further Secure Ammunition Supply Chain Under PT Pindad LOI

EDGE to Further Secure Ammunition Supply Chain Under PT Pindad LOI

Mid East Info21-02-2025
EDGE Group entity, CARACAL LIGHT AMMUNITION, the UAE's exclusive leader in the design and production of ammunition, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with PT Pindad, an Indonesian state-owned enterprise and one of Asia's leading defence manufacturers, to procure small-calibre ammunition components.
Signed at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference 2025 (IDEX 2025), the LOI represents an important step in CARACAL LIGHT AMMUNITION's strategy to secure its supply chain of critical components.
The LOI forms part of an ongoing effort between both countries to bolster the capabilities of the Indonesian defence industry, and increase bilateral trade to USD 10 billion by 2030 under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
About EDGE:
Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive.
With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.
About PT Pindad:
PT Pindad as a member of the state-owned defense industry holding company Defend ID actively produces various defense equipment for the needs of the TNI and Polri and has also produced a number of superior products such as weapons, ammunition and special vehicles. PT Pindad also produces industrial products such as excavators, tractors, commercial explosives, railroad ties, traction motors and generators.
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