EDGE and Viettel Sign MoU to Boost High-Tech Defence Collaboration
The agreement marks the beginning of potential collaboration in high-tech defence products and advanced technology initiatives.
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technologies and defence groups, and Viettel, Vietnam’s largest telecommunications and technology group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The agreement marks the beginning of potential collaboration in high-tech defence products and advanced technology initiatives.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Omar Al Zaabi, President – Commercial at EDGE, and Major General Nguyen Dinh Chien, Vice President of Viettel Group, and witnessed by Sr. Lt. General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defence of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. It establishes a framework for broad cooperation in high-value programmes of mutual interest, with a focus on research, technology exchange, and innovation in defence technologies.
Under the agreement, both groups may explore the development of an original equipment manufacturing model in Vietnam, producing components and modules linked to EDGE product lines for the UAE and other export markets. The partnership also opens the door for joint research initiatives, technology transfer, and collaborative training programmes, strengthening technological capabilities and knowledge sharing between the two organisations.
The MoU reflects the strategic intent of both EDGE and Viettel to expand their global reach, leverage complementary expertise, and foster innovation in defence and advanced technology sectors.
