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Brazil's Congress has approved a five-year defense industry cooperation agreement with Türkiye, opening new opportunities for military technology collaboration between the two nations, according to the Brazilian government gazette published Sept. 10.
The agreement, originally signed in Brasilia and Ankara on March 25, 2022, covers research, development, production and modernization of military equipment, systems and materials, according to Legislative Decree No. 195 published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU).
The cooperation framework reportedly encompasses the implementation of joint projects in both countries' territories, mutual support in defense acquisition and modernization, the exchange of technical and scientific information, and the promotion of agreements for weapons development and manufacturing.
Joint sales to third parties are also covered under the agreement, respecting international norms, along with exchange or commercialization of military surplus, according to the official decree.
The partnership extends to personnel exchange programs, technical visits, participation in trade fairs and symposiums, and partnerships between military institutions, companies and maintenance centers.
According to Brazilian media reports, rights and obligations regarding intellectual property, production, licensing, third-party sales, patent preservation and technology transfer in joint projects will be defined through specific agreements for each project.
The agreement will last five years from its entry into force and will be automatically renewed for successive one-year periods unless either country objects, fostering technology transfer and joint development of military systems.
Brazil has shown increasing interest in Turkish defense products in recent years, according to Brazil-based Tecnologia & Defesa, which reported on the agreement's approval on Sunday.
Otokar's Tulpar armored fighting vehicle has made the shortlist in Brazil's tender for new infantry fighting vehicles and fire support vehicles. Other successes include Kale Jet Engines' KTJ-3200 turbojet selection for the MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile and Canik's M2 QCB winning the Brazilian Army's tender.
The Bayraktar TB2 is eligible for Brazil's new armed UAV tender, presenting another opportunity for defense cooperation between the nations.
Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer is interested in exporting its KC-390 medium-sized turbofan-powered cargo plane to Türkiye, which is reviewing options to expand its transport fleet.
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