UAE’s largest military industrial group, EDGE Group, today announced its strategic partnership with the Brazilian Aero Engine Developer, Turbomachine, for the production of Aero Engine. This partnership will enable EDGE to produce Turbofan & Propellant fan, engines for the Missiles and UAVs of the EDGE Group.
The agreement signing ceremony was attended by high officials from EDGE, Brazilian Navy and Turbomachine. Alberto Carlos Pereira Filho, CEO/Founder of Turbomachine, said: “Our collaboration with EDGE Group highlights our capabilities and the performance and effectiveness of our engine solutions. Partnering with EDGE in the innovative development of UAV and missile turbines sets a path for great achievements in the future.”
On the occasion, Vice Admiral Marco Antonio Ismael Trovão de Oliveira (Brazilian Navy), commented: “This is another example of a valuable international partnership built on trust, common values, knowledge sharing, and a common goal of pushing the boundaries of innovation to develop advanced technological solutions, for the benefit of all involved.”
Hamad Al Marar, President of EDGE’s Missiles and Weapons cluster, said: “The partnership with Turbomachine marks a significant step towards advancing our technological capabilities and strengthening our commitment to innovation in the aerospace and defence sectors. Together, we look forward to developing gas turbine engines and plasma assisted combustion solutions which will increase the power and performance of EDGE’s portfolio of UAVs and missiles.”