The Arab Group EDGE Has Already Invested R$ 3 Billion in Brazil and Could Transform the Country into a New Export Power of Military Systems

Written by Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges

Published on 09/09/2025 at 19:21

Updated on 09/09/2025 at 19:22

Grupo árabe EDGE investiu R$ 3 bilhões no Brasil e mira transformar o país em nova potência exportadora de armas

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Arab EDGE Group Invests R$ 3 Billion in Brazil, Buys Condor and SIATT and Aims to Create the “Embraer of Defense” to Export Arms.

The Arab EDGE Group has already invested R$ 3 billion in Brazil, consolidating a majority stake in strategic companies and opening up space to transform the country into a new exporting power of military systems. According to information from the portal FDR, the offensive includes the purchase of 51% of Condor, a world leader in non-lethal weapons, and 50% of SIATT, responsible for developing the anti-ship missile MANSUP in partnership with the Brazilian Navy.

This movement rekindles the debate about Brazil’s role in the global defense market.

While the investment may generate skilled jobs and increase the competitiveness of the national industry, it also raises questions about technology sovereignty and the risk of the country becoming a platform for arms exports under foreign command.

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Who is the EDGE Group

The EDGE Group is a defense conglomerate based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, comprising 35 companies in the sector.

Under the leadership of Hamad Al Marar, the holding operates in areas ranging from drones and advanced systems to non-lethal technologies, with a presence in over 50 countries.

The company’s global strategy prioritizes emerging markets capable of offering skilled labor and export potential.

In this context, Brazil has become a priority for its technological expertise, relevant internal market, and proximity to strategic partners in Latin America.

Acquisitions in Brazil

The entry of EDGE into the country was marked by two key movements. In 2023, the group purchased 50% of SIATT, a Brazilian company specialized in intelligent weapon systems, known for developing the MANSUP, an anti-ship missile that integrates the strategic program of the Navy.

In the following year, in 2024, it acquired 51% of Condor, a global reference in non-lethal weapons, exported to over 50 countries.

With these acquisitions, the conglomerate not only invested capital but also gained decision-making power in companies critical to national sovereignty.

For experts, this could create an industrial defense hub comparable to what Embraer represents for civil aviation.

What Could Change for Brazil

The presence of EDGE in the country has profound implications. On the positive side, investments could generate high-tech jobs, attract Brazilian engineers, and foster innovation in the defense sector.

Moreover, creating an arms exporting platform could enhance Brazil’s international profile, which is currently more associated with agricultural and mineral commodities.

On the other hand, critics point to risks of technological dependence and loss of autonomy in strategic areas.

The transfer of know-how and control by a foreign company could challenge Brazil’s ability to independently define the course of its military industry.

Outlook for the Coming Years

Still far from the scale of Embraer, which earned R$ 31 billion in 2024, EDGE is betting on a long-term strategy.

If the plans advance, Brazil could host two complementary global references: one in the civil sector, with Embraer, and another in the military sector, with EDGE.

For the government, the equation involves balancing foreign capital attraction, technology sovereignty preservation, and control over arms exports, a sensitive topic in the current geopolitical scenario.

What do you think, does EDGE’s investment strengthen Brazil as a technological power or pave the way for dependence in a strategic sector?

Leave your opinion in the comments — we want to hear from those who closely follow this debate.

The Arab Group EDGE Has Already Invested R$ 3 Billion in Brazil and Could Transform the Country into a New Export Power of Military Systems

Arab EDGE Group Invests R$ 3 Billion in Brazil, Buys Condor and SIATT and Aims to Create the “Embraer of Defense” to Export Arms.

Who is the EDGE Group

Acquisitions in Brazil

What Could Change for Brazil

Outlook for the Coming Years

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