Rio de Janeiro: EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian state-owned Naval Projects Management Company (EMGEPRON) at LAAD 2025 in Rio de Janeiro. The MoU will enable technical information exchange for the future development of weapons systems, including missiles, torpedoes, and advanced high-precision devices for strategic military operations.
According to Emirates News Agency, EMGEPRON is a Brazilian state-owned enterprise linked to the Ministry of Defence. It manages complex projects and markets products and services for the naval sector of the Brazilian Defence Industrial Base. These include military vessels, naval repairs, onboard combat systems, artillery ammunition, oceanographic services, and logistical support.
Tiago Silva, EDGE Group CEO for LATAM, emphasized that the agreement marks a significant milestone for EDGE in the Brazilian market. He stated that EMGEPRON is a renowned and specialized company that will enhance EDGE's capabilities, future projects, and ongoing partnerships with other strategic stakeholders, including the Brazilian Navy.
The establishment of this MOU facilitates future discussions on how EDGE and Brazilian stakeholders can collaborate on strategic defence solutions produced in Brazil, with EMGEPRON serving as a technical partner for national defence companies in their exports to foreign governments.
EMGEPRON's CEO Vice Admiral Amaury Calheiros highlighted that the collaboration between EDGE and EMGEPRON represents a unique opportunity to drive technological innovations and expand into the global market. He noted that this alliance will strengthen their commitment to providing high-quality solutions and will drive the development of future transformative projects.