UAE’s EDGE signs deal to supply precision weapons to Morocco

UAE defence manufacturer EDGE has entered into an agreement with Morocco's Ministry of National Defence to supply two types of precision-guided weapons for the Royal Moroccan Air Force's fleet of unmanned combat aircraft. The contract was signed at the Marrakech Air Show 2026. Under the deal, EDGE will deliver its DESERT STING 16 guided-glide weapon and THUNDER P-31 precision-guided munition.

Both weapons are manufactured in the UAE and will be integrated into Morocco's existing unmanned combat aerial vehicles. The DESERT STING 16 weighs 23kg and can reach a range of up to 15 kilometres, while the THUNDER P-31 is designed to convert MK 81 munitions into precision-guided weapons, with a range of up to 10 kilometres from unmanned aircraft and up to 20 kilometres from high-speed, high-altitude platforms.

The agreement will also include aircraft modifications and software integration needed to operate the weapons. EDGE's President of Missiles & Weapons, Saif Al Dahbashi, stated that the contract aims to meet the operational requirements of the Royal Moroccan Air Force. EDGE is expanding its presence in Africa, with ongoing projects in Angola and a Letter of Intent for a border security programme.