Discover how the Jeniah became UAE's first jet-powered combat drone.
Edge Group developed the Jeniah over a three-year period, culminating in its first test flight on March 15, 2024, at the X RANGE testing facility in Abu Dhabi. During this flight, the UCAV demonstrated autonomous operational capabilities and achieved a speed of 1,050 km/h. This test marked the first flight of a domestically-produced jet-powered UCAV in the UAE. The Jeniah is powered by an undisclosed jet engine and includes artificial intelligence features, though the specific role of AI in its operations remains unspecified.
The Jeniah is designed for autonomous and semi-autonomous missions, utilizing artificial intelligence for target identification, navigation, and mission execution. The UCAV is optimized for networked warfare, operating independently or in coordination with other unmanned and manned assets. It is equipped for offensive strikes, surveillance, and battlefield support in contested environments, aligning with anti-access and area denial (A2/AD) strategies. It can function solo or in group formations and is capable of operating in high-threat areas with minimal communication requirements, using AI to assist in decision-making and situational awareness.