Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Italy’s ELT Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration in the co-development of defence technologies for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The agreement was signed on the sidelines of "Paris Airshow 2025" (June 16-22) and reinforces the successful cooperation between DSTA and ELT Group.

The partnership will focus on innovation in sensors and digital technologies, and application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to advance Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Operation (EMSO) capabilities. This will support Singapore’s defence capability development in EMSO.

DSTA’s Chief Executive, Ng Chad-Son said, “In today’s multi-domain operational landscape, the ability to sense, sense-make and act is decisive. We look forward to working with ELT Group to develop innovative solutions in the EMSO domain to give the SAF the edge to operate faster, smarter and more securely in challenging environments".

ELT Group’s CEO & COO, Domitilla Benigni said “We are very proud of the signing of this agreement, which confirms, once again, that our expertise in electromagnetic spectrum management is recognised and appreciated. Our relationship with Singapore is getting stronger and stronger, and we now look forward to work with DSTA and strengthening our collaboration in new domains such as EMSO on unmanned platforms”.