The two companies to explore areas of collaboration in Aerospace and Defence
EPI, an EDGE entity, recently signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Lockheed Martin to explore emerging opportunities to support the UAE’s industrial growth, reinforce its national defence capabilities and strengthen self-sufficiency in key defence domains.
The LoI was signed by Michael Deshaies, CEO, EPI, and John S. Clark, Vice President, Business Development, Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control Division, and witnessed by Khaled Al Zaabi, President, Platforms and Systems Cluster, EDGE, during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025 held at the recently concluded Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Under the LoI, EPI and Lockheed Martin will explore areas of opportunities to strengthen EPI’s commitment to support the UAE’s industrial growth, national defence capabilities, and self-sufficiency in significant defence domains.
“Part of our core strategy at EPI is to explore mutually beneficial partnerships to drive the diversification of our operations and join forces with key players in aerospace and defence, in line with our commitment to excellence and innovation,” remarked Deshaies.
“Lockheed Martin is proud to work alongside EPI to foster innovation, strengthen local industry, and advance the UAE’s long-term defence capabilities,” commented Clark. “This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies and building a sustainable industrial base in the region,” he concluded.
