The Maestral joint venture between Edge group (advanced defense technology) and Fincantieri disclosed last February, which operates in Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding, was formalized today.

An order for 10 offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) by the UAE Coast Guard Forces, worth 400 million euros, was announced at the signing of the partnership.

(Stefano Bernabei, editing Sabina Suzzi)