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At the EURONAVAL exhibition in Paris, the Brazilian Navy and the UAE-based EDGE Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint development of autonomous surface and aerial defence technologies, specifically focusing on anti-drone systems. This strategic agreement...
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At the EURONAVAL exhibition in Paris, the Brazilian Navy and the UAE-based EDGE Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint development of autonomous surface and aerial defence technologies, specifically focusing on anti-drone systems. This strategic agreement aims to enhance technical and operational cooperation between the two entities, fostering a partnership that could potentially contribute to Brazil’s naval capabilities.
The agreement was signed by Admiral Edgar Luiz Siqueira Barbosa, Director General of Material for the Brazilian Navy, and Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director & CEO of EDGE.
Admiral Barbosa remarked, "EDGE Group has proven itself to be a valuable and reliable partner to the Brazilian Navy for the long-term, as demonstrated by our close collaboration on the MANSUP series of anti-ship systems. 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 and the Brazilian Navy will focus on counter-drone systems, which are increasingly crucial for naval defence. These systems are equipped with high-performance sensors like radars and electro-optics, coupled with signal-jamming capabilities, to detect and neutralise unauthorised drone activity by disrupting control signals.
Hamad Al Marar noted the growing global importance of counter-drone technology, saying, “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. EDGE has already made significant strides in this field and we remain committed to continuously driving innovation. The Brazilian Navy is a hugely important partner, and together we are shaping the future of these essential defence technologies.”
The MoU sets out a collaborative framework for advancing anti-drone technology to meet the operational needs of the Brazilian Navy. Integrated systems of this nature are seen as vital to bolstering maritime defence, providing multi-layered, coordinated responses across naval fleets.
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