The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Business has actually revealed that Brazil will take part at International Defence Exhibition and Meeting (IDEX) 2017, the current version of the region's only occasion devoted to unmanned systems and modern technologies happening from February 19 to 23, 2017 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The Brazilian Protection and Security Industries Association (ABIMDE) will certainly host 18 local firms to toss the limelight on their products and services at a dedicated 312-square meter pavilion. The Ministry of Protection of Brazil in addition to Embraer, one of the world's largest aerospace companies, will also participate in the biennial arms and defence innovation occasion.

Brazil is a leading supplier of lethal and non-lethal vehicles, weaponry, armoured vehicles, and aircrafts Middle East. Its participation in IDEX 2017 will better reinforce its visibility in the region as it showcases residential options such as command and control systems, unmanned airborne lorries (UAVs) or drones, and armour plating. Brazilian firms will certainly also want to develop collaborations with regional companies to more pass through the marketplace.

Inning accordance with a current report by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Solutions of Brazil, the country exported USD 146.7 million worth of support and safety products to the Arab World in 2016, registering a boost of 14 per cent over 2015. With imports of USD 65.5 million last year, the KSA continues to be Brazil's largest market in this segment in the region. The UAE routed close behind with USD 36 million worth of defence imports at an increase of 89 per cent over the previous year.

Dr. Michel Alaby, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, said: "The Middle East has been a key market for protection and safety remedies for Brazil and as a result, the existence of Brazilian business at IDEX will enable them to develop brand-new partnerships with business from the region. It is an ideal platform to meet brand-new clients, offer live product presentations, and get insights on the latest innovation and products that remain in demand in the region. We are certain that Brazilian companies will satisfy unmanned systems and modern technologies requirements and safe take care of some of the leading players in the region."

Brazilian companies representing for the aerospace engineering, simulators, drones, command systems, control and battle, personal ballistic defense, armour products, ammunition, non-lethal tools, temporary sanctuaries, marine engineering, rockets, drone and cellular phone jammers, signals, army logistics, and light weaponry sectors will certainly be present at IDEX 2017. These include A.S. Avionics Service, Akaer Engenharia, Altave, Atech, BCA, CBC, Cecil, Condor, Domus, Emgepron, Fly Sistemas, Gespi, IACIT, ndios Pirotecnia, M&K, Security Wall, Smart Power, and Taurus.