EDGE Group and Nokia Collaborate to Strengthen Secure Communications for the Defence Sector
- EDGE Group entity, KATIM and Nokia’s collaboration aims to secure communications for mission-critical defence applications.
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 20 February 2025 – EDGE entity KATIM, a leader in the development of innovative and ultra-secure communications and data protection solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia, a global leader in B2B technology innovation, to develop and provide secure telecommunications networks for mission-critical and defence applications in the UAE.
The MoU was signed by Didier Pagnoux, CEO, KATIM, and Mohamed Samir, VP Middle East Mobile Networks, Nokia, during the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX), underway at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until 21 February.
Through this MoU, KATIM and Nokia will work together to develop and provide secure telecommunications networks that meet the highest standards of security, reliability, and compliance for mission-critical and defence applications in the UAE. This collaboration leverages the complementary strengths of both companies to drive innovation and ensure the resilience of secure communication infrastructure for national security and critical sectors.
Didier Pagnoux, CEO, KATIM, said: “This collaboration brings together KATIM’s expertise in ultra-secure communications with Nokia’s technological leadership to create solutions that directly address the evolving security needs of the defence sector. Together, we are pioneering a new standard in secure communications, built specifically for mission-critical applications.”
For his part, Mohamed Samir, VP Middle East Mobile Networks, Nokia added: “At Nokia, we are dedicated to developing secure and resilient communication solutions. Collaborating with KATIM allows us to leverage our combined strengths to deliver world-class secure networks that enhance national security and operational effectiveness.
Attendees of IDEX 2025 can witness the cutting-edge portfolio of products and solutions from EDGE and its group of entities at the EDGE stand C20 in Hall 5 at ADNEC until 21 February 2025.
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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.
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