(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo DRS. The agreement establishes a framework to integrate Leonardo DRS mission systems with Space42’s secure satellite connectivity to boost sovereign national security across the United Arab Emirates. Under the MoU, Leonardo DRS will contribute its expertise in C5ISR mission systems while Space42 will provide secure, AI-enabled satellite communications and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) connectivity. As national security operations grow more complex and interconnected, sovereign forces require integrated mission systems, secure satellite communications, and ongoing situational awareness. Leonardo DRS delivers proven expertise in developing and integrating rugged, high-performance C5ISR technologies and mission-critical vehicle electronics for international partners.