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Abu Dhabi firm takes controlling stake in European aerospace and defence supplier
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The UAE's EDGE Group has acquired a controlling stake in an Italian engine manufacturer, according to Breaking Defense.
The deal marks a significant expansion of Emirati defence industry interests into European aerospace and defence manufacturing. The acquisition gives EDGE access to European expertise and production capabilities in a strategically important sector.
The move reflects broader efforts by Gulf states to develop indigenous defence technology capabilities and secure supply chains outside traditional Western partnerships.
UAE defence company EDGE has acquired a controlling stake in an Italian engine manufacturer, expanding its footprint into European aerospace and defence production. The deal provides EDGE with access to European engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in a strategically critical sector.
This acquisition signals Gulf states' shift toward building independent defence supply chains outside traditional Western partners, which could reshape regional defence procurement and create new business opportunities for European-Middle Eastern joint ventures in aerospace and weapons systems.