June 21, 2023 A defense technology firm from the United Arab Emirates announced a partnership with the Brazilian military on Tuesday, amid the UAE’s improving ties with the BRICS alliance. Abu Dhabi-based EDGE signed a strategic partnership with the Brazilian navy to develop long-range anti-ship missiles. Per the agreement, the two will co-invest in development, and EDGE will also provide anti-jamming technology. The UAE's minister of state for international cooperation, Saleh Ahmad Alsuwaidi, participated in the signing ceremony in Brasilia alongside other Emirati and Brazilian officials, EDGE said in a press release Why it matters: The partnership comes as the...