ELT Group, a global leader in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and Pioneers Technical Systems, a leading Saudi company specialized in the design, manufacturing, and integration of advanced electronic systems for defence and civilian applications, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the World Defence Show 2026 which conculded in Riyadh Thursday.
The agreement establishes a strategic partnership framework for an enhanced cooperation between the two companies, focused on the advanced local manufacturing of critical components.
Leveraging on the presence of its local subsidiary - Elettronica for Industry LLC - a local Saudi-law company focused on localizing logistic support and, more extensively, the entire value chain, ELT Group aims at cooperating with Pioneers for local production opportunities for both the domestic market and for the export, in full alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategic objectives for industrial participation.
The partnership between ELT Group and Pioneers will evolve through multiple initiatives, targeting the joint production of electronics components, seeking to build indigenous design and manufacturing capabilities in a key sector, fostering partnerships to enhance security, reduce import reliance, and generate high-tech jobs.
Enzo Benigni, President and CEO of ELT Group, said: “The MoU with Pioneers Technical Systems represents a significant milestone in our long-term localization strategy in Saudi Arabia. It allows us to consolidate a privileged relationship with one of the leading private players in the Saudi defence sector, recognized at governmental level for its expertise, reliability, and industrial capabilities.”
“Through Elettronica for Industry LLC, we continue to strengthen our footprint in the country, deepen ties with key stakeholders, and contribute concretely to the growth of the national defence industrial base,” he stressed.
Mr. Ziyad Almohaimeed CEO of Pioneers said: “This Memorandum of Understanding with ELT Group reflects Pioneers’ commitment to building strategic international partnerships with globally recognized industry leaders. ELT Group’s longstanding expertise and leadership in Electronic Warfare and defence electronics make them a highly valued partner for Pioneers.”
“By combining ELT Group’s advanced technological capabilities with Pioneers’ local manufacturing and integration expertise, we aim to accelerate the localization of critical defence electronics in the Kingdom and strengthen national industrial and technological capabilities,” he added.
For more than 70 years, it has been a world leader in Electronic Defense systems. Thanks to innovative management of the electromagnetic spectrum, achieved through proprietary and integrated technologies, today the brand is an international Group with a multi-domain approach that also covers Cyber, Space and Biodefense.
By the experience gained through participation in major European Defense programs including Eurofighter Typhoon, FREMM, PPA today ELT Group is present in more than 30 countries in the World with more than 3000 systems supplied, and also participates in the project for the sixth generation avionics platform GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme)
ELT Group is headquartered in Italy and has a presence in 14 countries located on 4 continents through sales offices and companies of strategic importance and local law in Germany and Saudi Arabia.
Also part of the ELT Group are CY4GATE, which specializes in Cyber security and Cyber Intelligence, E4Life, Italy's first Biodefense company and Solynx Corporation, a US-based technology scouting company.
Pioneers Technical Systems is a leading Saudi company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of advanced electronic systems for defense and civilian applications. The company plays a key role in supporting technology localization, developing indigenous manufacturing capabilities, and delivering high-quality electronic solutions in line with international standards.
Through strategic partnerships and continuous investment in local talent and infrastructure, Pioneers contributes to strengthening the Kingdom’s defense and industrial base in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
