GM Defense could produce its new NGTV-H tactical vehicle in the Middle East following a new partnership.
At IDEX 2025, GM Defense and the UAE-based Edge Group announced a partnership to explore local manufacturing and regional integration opportunities for the NGTV-H (Next Generation Tactical Vehicle-Hybrid), a hybrid tactical vehicle displayed with Edge Group’s Hunter SP loitering munition launcher mounted in the rear. This agreement, which also includes the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), aims to support future production and sustainment in the Middle East and Africa, aligning with GM Defense’s expansion strategy in international defense markets.
The agreement between GM Defense and EDGE Group aims to establish local manufacturing capabilities for GM Defense's NGTV-H and Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) in the Middle East, leveraging EDGE's regional infrastructure and operational expertise. According to GM Defense President Steve duMont, the partnership is not only about introducing the NGTV-H as a product in the UAE but also about producing it locally using an Emirati and regional supply chain to reduce transportation costs, generate local employment, and integrate advanced technologies into the region. Bradley Watters, GM Defense's Vice President of International Business Development, emphasized that the collaboration with NIMR Automotive, a subsidiary of EDGE, will allow for the potential future production of the ISV in multiple variants, including the high-demand cargo version, while also setting the stage for trials of the NGTV-H in the UAE as part of broader efforts to meet the tactical needs of regional defense markets.