An HT-100 NAVAL unmanned
helicopter, made by EDGE Group subsidiary ANAVIA, takes flight. (courtesy EDGE Group)
BEIRUT — United Arab Emirates defense giant EDGE Group announced today that it has delivered six HT 100 NAVAL unmanned helicopters to the Angolan navy, as part of a €1 billion ($1.2 billion) deal struck in 2023.
The delivery took place after the robo-helos completed Factory Acceptance Trials (FAT) conducted at the end of August in Switzerland at facilities belonging to ANAVIA, an EDGE subsidiary that produces the aircraft.
“The successful trials included the first operational flying tests of all six HT-100 NAVAL systems and represent a significant milestone in the programme,” the company said. “Following completion of the FAT, all six systems were successfully delivered to the Angolan Navy, marking an important step towards their integration with the BR71 MK II corvettes and the delivery of an enhanced maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capability.”
