GA-ASI to Manufacture Electric Brake Control Units with EDGE
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has partnered with EDGE Group’s Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, EPI, to manufacture Electronic Brake Control Units (eBCU) in the UAE.
The Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement oversees the UAE Tawazun Economic Programme (the Offset), which has made the program possible.
This new framework agreement aims to benefit the UAE national economy by:
- Generating lasting value
- Aligning defense priorities with industrial and technological goals
- Driving innovation
- Enhancing sustainability and resilience
- Supporting sector stakeholders
The agreement stipulates that EPI and GA-ASI will jointly manufacture and repair eBCUs. Electronic Break Control Units are made to replace legacy hydraulic braking systems. They can be used in defense applications as well as civilian.
“Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement continues to drive transformative initiatives that harness capabilities across the full spectrum of advanced manufacturing,” said Majed Saif Al Shamsi, executive director of the Economic Programme at Tawazun.
He continued, “By leveraging strategic partnerships, we are contributing to sustainable value creation for the national economy and fostering a robust ecosystem of precision engineering and cutting-edge defense technologies that position the UAE as a regional hub for high-value manufacturing excellence.”
“We are committed to building the foundations for sustainable industrial growth, knowledge transfer, and technological self-reliance that will define the UAE's pioneer in defense and advanced manufacturing," he added.
Michael Deshaies, CEO of EPI, said, “This collaboration with General Atomics, enabled by the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, marks a significant step in advancing the UAE’s aerospace industry.”
Deshaies continued, “It strengthens our drive towards full vertical integration, enhances In-Country Value and ensures comprehensive aftermarket support for this next-generation intelligent primary braking system.”
“Electronic braking represents a transformative advancement in aviation technology,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander, “Our product will offer a compact design, superior performance, environmental benefits and reduced maintenance requirements.”
Alexander added, “This breakthrough technology is set to become the standard for modern aircraft, driving innovation and sustainability across the aerospace sector.”