LEONARDO signs major naval combat systems contract with EDGE entity ADSB for Kuwait Navy’s “Al Dorra” program

Rome, 20/05/2026 – Leonardo announces that it has signed a major contract with EDGE Group’s Naval Arm, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), to provide next-generation naval combat systems for the Falaj 3 configuration for the Kuwait Navy “Al Dorra” missile boat program.

With an estimated value of around € 320 million, this contract represents a significant milestone in the strategic partnership with EDGE and ADSB. It reinforces a well-established and successful collaboration that has already led to the delivery of more than 25 naval units, demonstrating a proven track record of excellence and reliability in more than 20 years of fruitful collaboration.

This agreement plays a key role in strengthening cooperation between the two organizations and marks a further step toward the creation of a future joint venture between Leonardo and EDGE Group. The strong backlog of acquired contracts underpins a competitive and validated business model, capable of meeting the highest standards in the global defense market worldwide.

Thanks to this latest success, Leonardo with EDGE and ADSB, are positioning a highly advanced “whole warship management” capability on the international stage, covering the full spectrum from system integration to delivery of state-of-the-art naval platforms.

Leonardo is a strategic partner to the Italian Navy and a leading point of reference for the naval forces of many countries. Leonardo’s naval solutions – from Combat Management Systems to Naval Guns, Long Range Surveillance and Missile Defence – for a safe and secure management of maritime operations are installed all over the world for more than 100 Navies.

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