UAE-based advanced technology and defence group EDGE and Viettel, Vietnam’s largest telecommunications and technology group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the opening day of the ongoing Dubai Airshow 2025.
The MoU was signed by Omar Al Zaabi, President – Commercial at EDGE, and Major General Nguyen Dinh Chien, Vice President of Viettel Group. Lt. General Hoang Xuan Chien, Vietnam Deputy Minister of National Defence, was present. The document creates a clear foundation for potential broad cooperation in high-tech defence industry products and advanced technology. It outlines a path for joint initiatives in high value programmes of shared interest.
This includes the potential development of an original equipment manufacturing model in Vietnam for components and modules connected to EDGE product lines, targeting the UAE and other export markets. Potential cooperation also includes opportunities in research, exchange and technology transfer, technological training cooperation.
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