ELT Group D-Orbit partnership marks a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s space sector development as the two global leaders formalize a strategic cooperation framework aligned with Vision 2030 objectives. The agreement, signed in Riyadh on February 10, 2026, brings together ELT Group’s expertise in Electronic Warfare systems and D-Orbit’s pioneering capabilities in space logistics and in-orbit services.
The Saudi Ministry of Investment sponsored the agreement signing ceremony, with a representative of the Minister present to underscore the initiative’s importance for the Kingdom’s technological advancement and industrial localization goals. This collaboration establishes a stable foundation for joint activities that support national priorities in space technology development.
Strategic Cooperation in Space Technology
The ELT Group D-Orbit framework outlines a shared commitment to jointly assess and pursue business development opportunities while strengthening industrial and technological cooperation in critical capability areas. These include RF spectrum monitoring, extensive cyber capabilities, satellite platforms, and in-orbit services specifically tailored for the Kingdom’s requirements.
By leveraging their complementary expertise and assets, both parties aim to contribute to developing an advanced and resilient space ecosystem capable of supporting institutional and commercial requirements. The collaboration integrates advanced electromagnetic spectrum analysis and cyber intelligence with next-generation orbital platforms.
Leadership Vision for Space Innovation
“For ELT Group, space represents the new frontier of information superiority backed by RF monitoring, surveillance and intelligence systems. The collaboration with D-Orbit allows us to accelerate this path by integrating our advanced capabilities in electromagnetic spectrum analysis and cyber intelligence with next-generation orbital platforms.”
Enzo Benigni, Chairman and CEO of ELT Group
“Space is becoming an increasingly strategic domain for national security, resilience, and technological sovereignty. This cooperation framework with ELT Group brings together complementary capabilities across advanced sensing and spectrum awareness, cyber, and orbital infrastructure domains.”
Luca Rossettini, CEO of D-Orbit Group
Industrial Localization and Technology Transfer
A central component of the framework explores industrial cooperation models consistent with Saudi national localization policies. These initiatives include local manufacturing, transfer of strategic technologies and capabilities, and development of domestic industrial and technological competencies.
ELT Group and D-Orbit, through their respective Saudi entities Elettronica for Industry LLC and D-Orbit Saudi LLC, are strategically positioned to support future space-related activities in the Kingdom. The foreign direct investment encompasses manufacturing capabilities and sharing of strategic know-how, expected to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s competitiveness in the global space sector.
Future Outlook for Saudi Space Sector
This partnership represents a significant step toward building trusted, locally anchored capabilities that strengthen long-term operational readiness while supporting the growth of a competitive domestic space industry. The collaboration addresses both domestic needs and potential export markets, positioning Saudi Arabia as an emerging player in the global space economy.
With ELT Group’s 70-year legacy in Electronic Defense systems and presence in over 30 countries, combined with D-Orbit’s innovative orbital transportation and satellite deployment solutions, the partnership creates a powerful foundation for advancing the Kingdom’s space ambitions and technological sovereignty.
