Brazil and Ukraine, two of the world’s second tier arms exporters, started discussing possible joint ventures yesterday

Brazil and Ukraine, two of the world’s second tier arms exporters, started discussing possible joint ventures yesterday, the start of a 5-day visit to Ukraine by executives of 13 from Brazil’s top arms producers. Led by Brazil’s Deputy Defense Minister Marcus Dego Rosas Pontis the delegation includes representatives from: Avibrás, Embraer, Imbel, Taurus, Kryptus, Atech, Condor, Nitroquímica, SLO3, Inspirar, Nanonib, Senai Cimatec, and Akaer. The Brazilians discussed with their Ukrainian counterparts joint production and modernization of battle tanks; missile systems and air defense equipment; cybersecurity, ammunition, small arms, drones, aerospace, radar and satellite systems.