UAE’s EDGE has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100 percent stake in AKAER, a Brazilian aerospace and engineering company with more than 30 years of experience delivering advanced products and solutions across the aerospace and defense sectors.
The acquisition, which remains subject to customary conditions precedent and regulatory approvals, would give the UAE firm an established engineering base in Brazil and a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team spanning the full product lifecycle, from conceptual design through to industrialization.
It would strengthen EDGE’s ability to secure industrialization timelines on key UAV programs and extend the Group’s capabilities into optronics, electro-optic and infrared systems, and space-related technologies. AKAER already works closely with EDGE on the development and industrialization of unmanned systems, with strong results, providing a proven foundation for closer integration across the Group.
Hamad Al Marar MD and CEO – EDGE Group
“AKAER brings real engineering depth to EDGE. This is a highly specialized team with three decades of experience delivering complex aerospace programs, and that expertise strengthens what we can offer across the Group. Our priority is continuity, for AKAER’s people, its programs and its customers, while building the foundation for long-term growth.”
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in São José dos Campos, AKAER has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence and delivery on complex aerospace programs, working with leading industry partners and contributing to Brazil’s national aerospace efforts.
According to the statement, the agreement to acquire AKAER is an important step in EDGE’s strategy to expand its international footprint and build engineering capacity closer to key markets and partners, while enabling AKAER to build on its established programs and client base in Brazil. AKAER will continue to operate from Brazil, with local governance in place.
