EDGE Group’s SIATT to deliver expeditionary anti-tank capability for Brazilian marines

Brazilian defence company SIATT, part of the Emirati EDGE Group’s Missiles and Weapons cluster, has announced a contract to deliver an integrated, customised anti-tank solution for the Brazilian Marine Corps.

The contract was signed at Dubai Airshow 2025, held from 17 to 21 November at Dubai World Central.

Mounted on two high-mobility 4×4 vehicles with light ballistic protection, designed to operate in complex terrain and challenging environments, the Expeditionary Anti-Tank Missile System (SMACE) will incorporate the MAX 1.2, a high-precision, extended-range missile developed by SIATT, alongside a drone platform equipped with intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR) and ground-attack capabilities. The type of drone was not specified.

SMACE “combines superior mobility, advanced situational awareness, and a fully networked, interoperable architecture integrating all mission-critical components”, SIATT stated in a press release.

The Brazilian Marine Corps Materiel Command (CMatFN) has outlined tactical and conceptual requirements to enable light forces to operate effectively and project power on land, with emphasis on rapid engagement and disengagement, distributed operations, long-range remote observation via drones, and tactical datalinks for real-time co-ordination of anti-tank missions. This approach aims to defeat armoured assets in both amphibious and land operations.

After the first SMACE system is delivered and undergoes operational assessment in 2026, the plan is to double production capacity, followed by the manufacture of additional units in subsequent years.

Hamad Al Marar, EDGE Group managing director and CEO, was quoted in an EDGE press release as stating, “This new anti-tank solution reflects just one of several initiatives we are pursuing with the Brazilian Marine Corps. By integrating advanced guided missiles, unmanned systems and a networked command architecture, it strengthens Brazil’s ability to counter threats while bolstering the overall capability of its armed forces.

“This agreement further emphasises EDGE’s extensive cross-border reach and its competitive positioning within the LATAM region and at the same time highlights the long-term value of our partnership, which continues to drive innovation with impact well beyond Brazil’s borders.”