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Leonardo and EDGE Group set governance terms for Abu Dhabi defence joint venture

Leonardo and the UAE's EDGE Group completed a preliminary assessment and set governance terms for an Abu Dhabi defence joint venture, EDGE holding 51 percent and Leonardo 49 percent, targeting a 2026 launch for sensors and platforms.

Verified AI-drafted Leonardo press release, 19 November 2025

What it does not test. This does not establish that the joint venture has been formally incorporated, funded or awarded any contract.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above and published under the editor’s responsibility without a person reading it first. How the record is made

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