Brazil’s Navy has entered into an agreement with EDGE Group to enhance its cyber defense capabilities amid rising digital threats targeting military systems.
The memorandum of understanding, signed in São Paulo, establishes a framework for cooperation focused on safeguarding naval networks, systems, and critical infrastructure, with the goal of strengthening resilience across maritime operations.
As part of the partnership, both sides will assess the creation of a dedicated naval cyber defense unit and develop specialized monitoring and protection solutions tailored to maritime environments. The agreement also includes efforts to improve cybersecurity for operational technologies used aboard ships and maritime systems, alongside training personnel responsible for protecting digital assets.
The collaboration will involve detailed discussions covering technical, operational, and logistical aspects, aiming to integrate cyber defense capabilities more effectively into naval operations.
Brazil has been actively expanding its cyber defense posture in recent years through modernization efforts and international partnerships. In 2025, the country’s Cyber Defense Command participated in a training exercise led by US Southern Command focused on infrastructure protection, vulnerability assessment, and cyber response planning.
In 2024, the Brazilian Armed Forces joined a major multinational cyber exercise involving 30 countries—the largest in the Southern Hemisphere—where participants responded to simulated attacks on critical infrastructure. That same year, the Brazilian Air Force announced plans to establish its first dedicated cyber defense center.
