EDGE has reached a partnership agreement with the Brazilian Navy, setting the stage for joint efforts in developing autonomous surface and aerial defence systems, aimed at enhancing mutual strategic capabilities.
The two companies signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at EURONAVAL, a naval exhibition currently taking place in Paris.
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The MoU focuses on deepening technical, operational, and logistical cooperation to jointly develop and deploy anti-drone systems for use in naval operations.
The preliminary agreement was formalised by Brazilian Navy Material director general Edgar Luiz Siqueira Barbosa and EDGE managing director and CEO Hamad Al Marar.
Edgar Luiz Siqueira Barbosa said: “This preliminary agreement to pursue the joint development and delivery of sophisticated counter-drone technologies and solutions will not only ensure that both parties benefit from the sharing of knowledge and innovation but will also enable us, as partners, to become leaders in the field, meeting sovereign needs and eventually those of other export markets in the face of modern naval and airborne threats.”
EDGE said that counter-drone systems incorporates advanced, integrated technologies, enhancing naval defence.
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By GlobalDataThese systems combine high-value sensors, such as radars and electro-optics, with signal-jamming capabilities to neutralise drone threats by disrupting control signals.
Hamad Al Marar said: “Counter-drone technology is a vital solution required worldwide, addressing the increasing presence of unmanned vehicles in modern defence scenarios.
“These systems bring advanced capabilities in detecting, tracking, and neutralising evolving threats, and we are focused on furthering this development to deliver a truly cutting-edge system to market.”
In September 2024, EDGE Group signed a strategic partnership with the Brazilian Navy to complete the development of the Navy’s National Anti-Ship Missile (MANSUP) by the end of 2025.
EDGE Group, in collaboration with SIATT, will provide the necessary resources to ensure the MANSUP missile system is delivered on schedule for integration into the Brazilian Navy’s Tamandaré class of stealth frigates.
