UAE: EDGE Group Strengthens Alliance With Italy's ELT Group For Defence Innovation

EDGE Group has revealed that its partnership with ELT Group was strengthened during the Italy-UAE Entrepreneurial Forum. A Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed in the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. This highlights a shared commitment to advancing technological innovation in defence.

The collaboration between EDGE and ELT Group has progressed through various strategic initiatives. The latest development is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. This MoU sets the stage for a joint venture focusing on multi-domain electronic defence initiatives, marking a new phase in their partnership.

Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group, stated, "This second major milestone in the important partnership with ELT Group reinforces our commitment to jointly expanding our capabilities and striving for industry leadership in the development of sophisticated technologies for the electromagnetic spectrum and cyberspace."

Both companies are dedicated to enhancing local expertise in technical support, maintenance, production, and supply chain management within the electronic defence sector. Their collaborative efforts aim to contribute to developing a sovereign and resilient UAE ecosystem that fosters innovation and sustainable growth.

This significant milestone reaffirms both companies' joint commitment to harness advanced technology and defence solutions to address global security challenges. The partnership aims to leverage cutting-edge technology to tackle these issues effectively.

Enzo Benigni, CEO of ELT Group, commented, "The recent agreements reinforce an already solid partnership and create the opportunity for common growth in the search for challenging solutions to modern global security challenges."

The collaboration between EDGE and ELT Group underscores their dedication to advancing technological capabilities. By focusing on multi-domain electronic defence initiatives, they aim to lead in developing sophisticated technologies for the electromagnetic spectrum and cyberspace.

With inputs from WAM