EDGE and Naval Group have signed an agreement at Eurosatory 2026 to conduct a series of firing trials for the SKYKNIGHT air defence missile using Naval Group’s Rampart launch system.
The agreement, signed between Naval Group and EDGE Group’s smart weapons producer HALCON, marks the next phase of cooperation between the two companies and will support the assessment of SKYKNIGHT’s integration with Rampart. The programme is intended to expand potential options for naval operators seeking flexible and layered air defence capabilities against evolving aerial threats.
The trials campaign will be conducted in the UAE between 2026 and 2027. It will begin with a land-based testing phase before progressing to maritime demonstrations.
The programme will combine Naval Group’s expertise in naval combat systems integration and weapon launch technologies with HALCON’s missile development and manufacturing capabilities.
The integration effort reflects the companies’ focus on developing adaptable and cost-effective defence solutions addressing emerging operational requirements across multiple domains. By combining a short-range air defence effector with a modular naval launch architecture, the collaboration is intended to provide operators with greater flexibility, increased mission readiness and enhanced capability against increasingly complex threat environments.
