GM Defense announced an agreement with the Abu Dhabi-based EDGE to jointly assess projects focusing on light tactical vehicles.
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Press Release, Abu Dhabi, 18 February 2025: [embargoed until 11:15 GST] GM Defense announced an agreement with the Abu Dhabi-based technology and defence group EDGE to jointly assess projects focusing on light tactical vehicles for customers in the Middle East, Africa, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Under terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, GM Defense, a General Motors subsidiary, would work with NIMR Automotive, an arm of EDGE, on potential opportunities. The agreement, which was attended by US Ambassador to United Arab Emirates Martina A. Strong, Jack Uppal, President of GM Africa & Middle East, and Abri du Plessis, NIMR CEO, was announced at the International Defense Exhibition & Conference 2025, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
“This collaboration reflects a shared vision to unlock new possibilities in defence solutions,” said President, Platforms & Systems, EDGE Group Khaled Al Zaabi. “By uniting EDGE’s regional insight, operational excellence, and established infrastructure with GM Defense’s technical expertise and industry leadership, we aim to create a powerful synergy that will drive innovative projects and elevate operational capabilities across key markets.”
“This strategic agreement marks a significant step towards localising GM Defense’s advanced capabilities and expanding GM’s transformational technologies and investments into new global defence markets,” said GM Defense President Steve duMont. “Together, we are poised to deliver advanced mobility solutions that offer exceptional performance, reliability and quality; enabling our customers to safely accomplish their mission.”
IDEX Attendees can see GM Defense’s Infantry Utility Vehicle in EDGE’s outdoor stand. Additional technologies from EDGE and its portfolio of companies are located at EDGE stand in Hall 5, while additional GM Defense technologies can be seen in Hall 3.
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