Strengthening Bonds: EDGE and ELT Group Unite for UAE-Italy Defense Collaboration
Abu Dhabi, UAE / Rome, Italy: 25 February 2025 – EDGE Group has announced that during the Italy-UAE Entrepreneurial Forum, its collaboration with ELT Group was notably strengthened by the affirmation of a Letter of Intent (LOI).
The formalization of the LOI took place in the presence of prominent leaders, including UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, underscoring a strong bilateral commitment to enhancing technological progress in the defense sector. This pivotal milestone reinforces the unified dedication of both companies to utilize advanced technology and defense solutions to address global security challenges.
At the Italy-UAE Entrepreneurial Forum, ELT Group proudly strengthens its #40yearlegacy in the United Arab Emirates by signing a Letter of Intent with @_edgegroup before the highest representatives of the two countries: UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and…
— ELT Group (@ELTGrp) February 24, 2025
The alliance between EDGE and ELT Group has evolved through numerous strategic initiatives, with the latest being the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. This agreement paves the way for a joint venture concentrated on multi-domain electronic defense projects, marking the next phase in their cooperative journey.
Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director & CEO of EDGE Group, articulated: “This significant achievement in our vital partnership with ELT Group enhances our commitment to jointly elevate our capabilities and aspire toward industry leadership in developing advanced technologies for the electromagnetic spectrum and cyberspace. By amalgamating our expertise and resources, we are poised to seize valuable opportunities for prosperity and economic growth. Our focus will remain on international collaboration and innovation across all domains, ensuring we play an integral role in securing the safety and protection of clients and nations worldwide.”
Both organizations are dedicated to enhancing local expertise in technical support, maintenance, manufacturing, and supply chain management within the electronic defense sector. Their collaborative efforts aim to cultivate the development of a self-sufficient and resilient UAE ecosystem that encourages innovation and sustainable advancement.
Enzo Benigni, CEO of ELT Group, commented: “The recent accords fortify an already strong partnership and create opportunities for collective growth as we pursue innovative solutions to pressing global security challenges. Concurrently, they enable ELT Group to offer a comprehensive suite of expertise, technology, and organized industrial cooperation back to the nation.”
EDGE Group remains committed to delivering cutting-edge technological solutions and forging partnerships that drive progress and enhance security across the UAE and beyond.
