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With a focus on cutting-edge military technology, the United Arab Emirates has entered into a strategic partnership with the Brazilian Navy, placing the country at the center of global innovation and revolutionizing the future of defense and security.
The United Arab Emirates has attracted worldwide attention for its innovations in tourism and sports, but it is in military technology that the country seeks to consolidate its position as a global defense hub. At the center of this movement is the EDGE Group, a holding company that, since 2019, has been revolutionizing the sector with impressive advances and, more recently, strengthening ties with Brazil, becoming a strategic partner of the Brazilian Navy.
The EDGE Group and the revolution in military technology
Founded with the goal of empowering the UAE in defense, EDGE Group brought together 25 local companies to create an innovation ecosystem in aerospace and military technology. In five years, the group’s portfolio has grown from 30 to over 200 solutions, including drones, smart missiles and maritime vehicles. With a presence in 91 countries and annual revenues of $4,9 billion, EDGE has become a giant in the sector.
One of the group’s most notable strategies is its focus on strategic acquisitions. Its main target markets include Africa, Asia and Latin America, with Brazil being the first country outside the United Arab Emirates to receive a regional office.
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The new innovation hub for EDGE
The entry of the EDGE Group into Brazil in April 2023 marked the beginning of a massive investment in the country. With around R$ 3 billion already invested, the holding acquired shares in companies such as Condor, specialized in non-lethal weapons, and SIATT, focused on smart missile technology. According to Rodrigo Torres, CFO of EDGE, Brazil is seen as strategic for both the development and export of products.
“Brazilian companies like SIATT have highly competitive technologies, but they face difficulties in scaling due to limitations in the local market. When we become partners, we are able to inject resources and expand the global reach of these products,” explains Torres.
In addition to strengthening the Brazilian Navy with missiles supersonic and anti-drone systems, EDGE has contributed to projects in public safety and secure communication in the Amazon, in partnership with CENSIPAM, an agency of the Ministry of Defense.
United Arab Emirates: Missiles, drones and public safety
One of EDGE’s most promising projects in Brazil is the co-development of MANSUP supersonic anti-ship missiles for the Brazilian Navy. These precision-engineered missiles have the potential to significantly strengthen the country’s naval defense. Another highlight is the development of anti-drone technologies, a crucial area for both military and civilian security.
SIATT, one of the companies acquired by EDGE, is developing a missile with a range of up to 200 km. The goal is to make it competitive not only in the Brazilian market, but also on a global level. Condor, which already exports to 85 countries, is being used as a bridge to expand the marketing of other products from the group.
EDGE also has its sights set on the public safety sector. A team focused on São Paulo is working to adapt military technologies for urban use, with potential for application in states across Brazil.
Expansion across Latin America
Although Brazil is EDGE's main focus in Latin America, other countries in the region are also on the group's radar. Paraguay, Colombia, Peru and Panama have been identified as markets with high demand for defense and public security solutions.
“Argentina has enormous room for naval growth, while Colombia and Peru present specific public security challenges that we can help solve,” says Torres.
This expansion is facilitated by the fact that EDGE is a state-owned company in the United Arab Emirates, which allows for a long-term approach without the need for immediate returns.
The impact of the United Arab Emirates on Brazilian defense
EDGE’s presence in Brazil represents more than just financial investment. It is an opportunity to integrate innovative technologies with local needs and open up new export possibilities. With the support of the holding company, Brazilian defense companies can reach markets that were previously inaccessible.
Furthermore, the partnership strengthens Brazil’s position as a leader in Latin America in military technology. Whether in the development of missiles, drones or secure communications systems, the collaboration with the United Arab Emirates is an important step towards modernizing national defense and increasing the country’s competitiveness on the global stage.
A partnership that looks to the future
The UAE is not only exporting its military technology to Brazil; it is also learning from and collaborating with local companies to create joint solutions. This knowledge exchange promises to transform both the Brazilian defense sector and the global security landscape.
With initiatives such as the co-production of missiles and the application of public safety technologies, Brazil is consolidating itself as a major strategic partner for EDGE. And, as the holding company continues to expand its presence in Latin America, it is clear that the combination of innovation from the United Arab Emirates and Brazilian potential has everything to be a formula for success.
After all, when it comes to military technology and defense, the future is being built now — and Brazil is at the center of this transformation.
Brazil has everything it needs to become a global military power in 10 years.
Just take it seriously and things will work out.