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Mid East Info
04-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
EDGE Group Signs Agreement with Brazilian Naval Company EMGEPRON - Middle East Business News and Information
The new partnership outlines mutually beneficial technological solutions for developing, producing, and marketing defence and security products Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Brazilian state-owned Naval Projects Management Company (EMGEPRON) at LAAD 2025 in Rio de Janeiro. The MOU will enable technical information exchange for the future development of weapons systems, including missiles, torpedoes and advanced high-precision devices for strategic military operations. EMGEPRON is a Brazilian state-owned enterprise linked to the Ministry of Defence. It manages complex projects and markets products and services for the naval sector of the Brazilian Defence Industrial Base. These include military vessels, naval repairs, onboard combat systems, artillery ammunition, oceanographic services, and logistical support. Tiago Silva, EDGE Group CEO for LATAM, said: 'This agreement marks a significant milestone for EDGE in the Brazilian market. EMGEPRON is a renowned and specialised company that will undoubtedly enhance EDGE's capabilities, future projects, and ongoing partnerships with other strategic stakeholders, including the Brazilian Navy.' The establishment of this MOU facilitates future discussions on how EDGE and Brazilian stakeholders can collaborate on strategic defence solutions produced in Brazil, with EMGEPRON serving as a technical partner for national defence companies in their exports to foreign governments. EMGEPRON's CEO Vice Admiral Amaury Calheiros, said: 'The collaboration between EDGE and EMGEPRON represents a unique opportunity to drive technological innovations and expand into the global market. This alliance will strengthen our commitment to providing high-quality solutions and will drive the development of future transformative projects.' About EDGE: Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.
Al Etihad
03-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
EDGE Group signs agreement with Brazilian naval company EMGEPRON
3 Apr 2025 14:58 RIO DE JANEIRO (WAM)EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian state-owned Naval Projects Management Company (EMGEPRON) at LAAD 2025 in Rio de MoU will enable technical information exchange for the future development of weapons systems, including missiles, torpedoes, and advanced high-precision devices for strategic military is a Brazilian state-owned enterprise linked to the Ministry of Defence. It manages complex projects and markets products and services for the naval sector of the Brazilian Defence Industrial include military vessels, naval repairs, onboard combat systems, artillery ammunition, oceanographic services, and logistical Group CEO for LATAM, Tiago Silva, said, 'This agreement marks a significant milestone for EDGE in the Brazilian market. EMGEPRON is a renowned and specialised company that will undoubtedly enhance EDGE's capabilities, future projects, and ongoing partnerships with other strategic stakeholders, including the Brazilian Navy.'The establishment of this MOU facilitates future discussions on how EDGE and Brazilian stakeholders can collaborate on strategic defence solutions produced in Brazil, with EMGEPRON serving as a technical partner for national defence companies in their exports to foreign CEO Vice Admiral Amaury Calheiros, said, 'The collaboration between EDGE and EMGEPRON represents a unique opportunity to drive technological innovations and expand into the global market. This alliance will strengthen our commitment to providing high-quality solutions and will drive the development of future transformative projects.'
