Space42 has signed a key new sovereign national security deal with Leonardo DRS to boost security across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The MoU will see Leonardo DRS contribute its expertise in C5ISR mission systems while Space42 will provide secure, AI-enabled satellite communications and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) connectivity. The deal was announced, Aug. 12.
The agreement establishes a framework to integrate Leonardo DRS mission systems with Space42’s secure satellite connectivity to boost sovereign national security across the United Arab Emirates.
Leonardo DRS aims to deliver expertise in developing and integrating rugged, high-performance C5ISR technologies and mission-critical vehicle electronics for international partners. Complementing this capability, Space42 provides sovereign satellite communications and space services that extend secure connectivity beyond terrestrial networks, supporting informed decision-making and operational resilience for the UAE.
“It is a strategic priority for Space42 to be recognized as a trusted leader in secure connectivity, as we set the standard for resilient, mission-ready networks. By combining our sovereign satellite infrastructure and AI-enabled communications capabilities with Leonardo DRS’s advanced mission systems, we are strengthening protected communications that advance the UAE’s national security ecosystem,” Ahmed AlMehrzi, Chief Commercial Officer – Government, Space42, said in a statement.
