MAESTRAL Secures €500 Million UAE Navy Support Contract

Abu Dhabi’s MAESTRAL, the joint venture between Fincantieri and the EDGE Group, is poised to strengthen the UAE Navy with a new €500 million contract. 

Over the next five years, MAESTRAL will provide critical in-service support to ensure the fleet remains ready and reliable. The agreement, set to be formalised by the Tawazun Council, further solidifies MAESTRAL’s role as a trusted partner in the UAE's naval strategy. 

The scope of the contract is impressive, covering all aspects of fleet maintenance and management to guarantee operational readiness and streamline logistics for the UAE Navy as it navigates the challenges of maritime security.

A key element of this collaboration is the ISS Strategic Partnership Project, where Fincantieri’s shipbuilding expertise combines with the EDGE Group’s technological innovation through its Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding division. 

This pairing is designed to improve fleet performance while introducing cutting-edge maintenance systems and advanced engineering solutions.

“This contract award underscores the trust placed in MAESTRAL’s advanced capabilities by our major customer, and important stakeholders worldwide,” said EDGE Group Managing Director & CEO, Hamad Al Marar. 

“Together with Fincantieri, we are fully confident that these capabilities will provide valuable opportunities from which this unique joint venture can utilise its vast resources and pool of experience available to deliver superior maritime vessels, turnkey solutions, and lifecycle maintenance services, to deliver commercial successes to all partners involved”.

MAESTRAL has quickly gained recognition as a force in the defence sector since its founding in May 2024. This contract serves as yet another achievement in its growing portfolio.

“This contract marks a pivotal step in Fincantieri’s growth in the region and reinforces our long-standing commitment to fostering industrial partnerships that deliver excellence,” said Fincantieri CEO and Managing Director, Pierroberto Folgiero. 

“It also reflects the shared vision and synergy between Fincantieri and EDGE through the MAESTRAL joint venture. We are proud to stand alongside the UAE Navy as a trusted partner, ensuring sustained support, cutting-edge technology, and world-class maintenance services that meet the evolving needs of modern naval operations”.

For Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding, the deal signifies more than just business. It brings opportunities to advance naval engineering and foster local job creation, further driving innovation and growth within the sector.

As the UAE Navy embarks on this partnership with MAESTRAL, the €500 million agreement sets the stage for a new era in regional maritime operations, ensuring the fleet stays a step ahead in an ever-evolving world.

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