Recently, the Brazilian Ministry of Defense organized a key meeting to discuss the Defense Industry Dialogue (DID) with the Czech Republic.
Their aim was clear: to deepen trade ties and bolster defense cooperation.
At this event, defense groups and companies from both countries showcased their strengths.
They aimed to spark technological and commercial exchanges. The goal was to connect parties keen on defense trade deals.
Secretary Rui Chagas Mesquita saw this as a prime chance for both nations’ defense sectors. He highlighted the goal of meeting the Brazilian Armed Forces’ needs with excellence.
However, this initiative promises wider benefits, like more jobs and stronger business sustainability. It’s a step toward closer defense collaboration between the two countries.
The meeting, held in a hybrid format, welcomed officials from various departments and embassies, along with defense associations and firms from Brazil and the Czech Republic.
This dialogue follows a history of cooperation, including a joint commission and a defense pact, leading to a partnership between Embraer and Aero Vodochody.
This alliance made Aero Vodochody a supplier for the C-390 Millennium aircraft. In 2023, the Czech government ordered two C-390s, chosen after thorough analysis by their Defense Ministry.
Brazil’s Army also involves the Czech firm Excalibur in a bid for a 155mm wheeled howitzer using the advanced Zuzana II system. This choice is based on its effectiveness and range of capabilities.
In addition, trade between the countries has grown, hitting $557.3 million in 2018.
Brazil exports items like raw materials and aircraft to the Czech Republic, which sends back automotive parts and machinery.
This growing trade and cooperation underline the strategic importance of their partnership, impacting both defense capabilities and economic ties.