Abu Dhabi:EDGE Group has signed a Letter of Intent with the UAE Ministry of Defence, the Brazilian Army, and Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil (IMBEL) in Abu Dhabi. This agreement aims to enhance strategic defence cooperation between the UAE and Brazil, focusing on future joint initiatives in military, operational, industrial, technological, commercial, and governmental activities.
According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement builds on previous accords such as the 2014 Brazil-UAE Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Defence and the 2019 Agreement on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information and Materials. These foundational agreements guide discussions to identify solutions for the Brazilian Army, aligning with its Force Transformation 40 process and fortifying Brazil's Defence Industrial Base.
Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating that it aims to build sovereign defence capability in Brazil. EDGE is committed to supporting the modernization of the Brazilian Army and enhancing Brazil's defence industrial base through its portfolio, engineering expertise, and industrial presence in Brazil.
The initiative leverages the strengths of each participant the UAE Ministry of Defence offers a governmental and bilateral dimension, the Brazilian Army provides operational and modernization priorities, IMBEL contributes Brazilian defence industrial capabilities, and EDGE brings its integrated portfolio and systems expertise to the partnership.