EDGE Group, a global leader in advanced technology and defense, and ELT Group, renowned for its innovative technologies in electromagnetic spectrum and cyberspace applications, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the potential for a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates. This agreement was formalized during the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025 in Abu Dhabi, with the MoU signed by Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director & CEO of EDGE Group, and Enzo Benigni, Chairman & CEO of ELT Group.
The partnership aims to explore synergies in defense technologies, particularly focusing on the development of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and Cyber Electromagnetic Applications (CEMA). Should the joint venture proceed, it will be based in the UAE and focus on integrating these innovative systems into EDGE Group’s maritime arm, ADSB, and MAESTRAL.
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Enzo Benigni expressed, “This collaboration aligns with ELT’s strategy to expand partnerships within the UAE’s defense ecosystem. Our goal is to deliver cutting-edge, locally developed EMSO solutions while enhancing our position in export markets, especially in non-NATO countries.”
Hamad Al Marar added, “This collaboration with ELT Group marks the beginning of a long-term partnership in the field of Electronic Warfare and cyberspace. By combining our expertise, we will integrate advanced systems to enhance situational awareness, threat detection, and countermeasures across multiple domains including air, land, maritime, and space operations.”
The joint venture is poised to enhance capabilities in electronic defense, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), electromagnetic attack, homeland security, and infrastructure protection, reinforcing both EDGE and ELT’s positions as leaders in Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO).
