Elettronica ready to transfer technology of high-end EW systems.

SP’s: What do you expect will be the key changes and cornerstones of the future market?

Enzo Benigni (EB): Elettronica has gained its rightful position without resting on its achievements, both in terms of product range and market acquisition. Looking ahead is an intrinsic feature of our company’s DNA and, as a consequence of this attitude Elettronica is ever more alert to any sign of change. The market is beginning to seek, at an increasing pace, products that find applications not just for military purposes but also in homeland security, primarily exploiting dual-technology developments. Our attention is essentially focused on developing industrial collaborations in the target countries of the defence market, without which business opportunities would drastically dwindle.

SP’s: Which are the market segments that attract your interest and which ones do you expect will be forthcoming?

EB: The most valuable markets are those represented by the Middle and Far East countries in which Elettronica is making a major effort to ensure continuous presence. However, one should not overlook two of the largest potential markets: Russia (a major platform manufacturer) and India (a leading democratic country playing an important role in the East Asian defence strategy). In both these countries, the European defence industry, especially the Electronic Warfare (EW) segment, has up to now, and for various reasons, bestowed little attention. Adopting different strategies, Elettronica’s objective is to pursue successful business relations with both these countries.