Supplier
EDGE Group
EDGE Group Tactical Handheld Radio
UAE-built tactical handheld with sovereign crypto.
Part of EDGE Group's tactical communications portfolio, this handheld radio is engineered for defence and critical-infrastructure customers in the UAE and wider region. It carries indigenous encryption schemes for sovereign use, with standard waveforms for coalition operations. Field-hardened for Gulf temperature and dust conditions.
EDGE Group Tactical Handheld Radio
handheld · radios
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Product at a glance
- Category
- handheld radios
- Launched
- 2022
- Price tier
- premium
- GCC sites
- 2
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Protocols | Software-defined, multi-waveform (DMR/TETRA/P25-capable variants) |
| Frequency coverage | 30 – 512 MHz (SDR) |
| Encryption | Sovereign + AES-256 |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Battery life | 10 – 14 hrs |
| GPS | Integrated + optional GNSS |
| Environmental | -30 to +60 °C operating |
| MIL spec | MIL-STD-810 |
Compatibility
Works with
- Field-programmable between narrowband and mission waveforms
- Can operate alongside TETRA infrastructure where supported
- Accessory-compatible with standard NATO PTT kits
- Supports net entry with existing UAE armed-forces radio plans
Certifications
Approvals
CE
MIL-STD-810
IP67
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Sensitive airside security teams.
Use case 2
Airport-perimeter critical infrastructure protection.
Use case 3
Coalition exercises at UAE air bases.
Installed in GCC
Proven at these airports
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