UAE EDGE Group and the Federation of Italian Aerospace, Defence and Security Companies (AIAD) signed on 19/11/2025 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Dubai Airshow 2025.
The MoU aims to boost industrial cooperation, support innovative Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and strengthen UAE–Italy defense ties.
This came following the UAE-Italy Defence Industries Cooperation Forum held on 17/9/2025 in Abu Dhabi.
The following In-depth report provides an overview of the MoU, detailing:
- Priority domains and flagship programs
- Project strands and SME integration
- Governance, training, and compliance framework
The report also offers insight to the early outcomes from the Dubai Airshow 2025 following the MoU.








