SHARE UAE conglomerate Edge unveiled smart loitering drones on Sunday as the country continues to strengthen its defence manufacturing capabilities. Another Edge subsidiary, Adasi, also showcased a range of unmanned robotic armoured ground vehicles. “Through launching the first UAE-made family of smart loitering drones, Edge marks a significant milestone as a key technology enabler and in boosting the country’s autonomous capabilities and artificial intelligence integration,” said chief executive and managing director Faisal Al Bannai. “With the future increasingly relying on unmanned systems that provide a higher degree of tactical flexibility, we have invested extensively to fast-track research and development investment in these domains, bringing related products to market with speed,” said Mr Al Bannai.