EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, announced that its entity, BEACON RED, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barricade AI, the US-based provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven public safety solutions, at the World Police Summit, held in Dubai this past week.
This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the integration of AI into global policing operations, as well as harness advanced technologies to power smart cities, enhance threat detection, and boost personnel efficiency, positioning both companies at the forefront of innovative policing technologies.
The MoU marks a significant step forward in the development of AI-powered tools that will transform policing, improve security infrastructure, and contribute to safer communities worldwide.
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.
Developer of AI technology intended to improve public safety, Barricade AI offers case-optimized draft editor officers to use body-worn camera footage and other digital evidence files to draft incident reports based on the context extracted, enabling clients to reduce human error and inconsistencies.
