EDGE and Brazilian Navy Join Forces to Develop Advanced Anti-Drone Systems

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  In a major step toward strengthening maritime security and defense capabilities, EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defense companies, has announced the signing of a strategic Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Brazilian Navy. This agreement, made through the Navy’s Weapons Systems Directorate, focuses on the joint development of cutting-edge anti-drone systems to counter evolving aerial threats. Strengthening Maritime Defense As drones become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, their potential use in surveillance, reconnaissance, and even offensive operations poses a significant challenge for military forces worldwide. Recognizing this, EDGE and the Brazilian Navy have come together to explore advanced counter-drone technologies tailored for naval applications. With Brazil's extensive coastline and its growing maritime interests, securing naval assets from unmanned aerial threats is a top priority. This collaboration aims to create state-of-the-art ...

Munich Security Conference: Ukraine war and US-China relations take centre stage

 

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    World leaders are meeting at the Munich Security Conference, a privately organised annual event funded by a range of sponsors. The three-day talks around global security started yesterday and as expected, the war in Ukraine and escalated geopolitical tensions between the US and China have been front and centre.

Three Major Updates

1.Speaking at the event, US Vice President Kamala Harris said the United States has formally determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in war-torn Ukraine.

Although the phrase 'crimes against humanity' has often been used interchangeably with 'war crimes' during the conflict, there is a prominent difference. While war crime only happens during an armed conflict, a crime against humanity can take place during times of war as well as peace.

A soldier killing an unarmed civilian in a warzone is an example of a war crime. But a crime against humanity includes offences like sexual slavery.

2.British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged other world leaders to "double down" on their military support for Ukraine and to help guarantee the war-torn nation's long-term security

He even added that the UK would "happily support other countries" if they provided fighter jets to Ukraine - something Western nations have so far expressed reluctance to do.

Sunak had a "positive discussion" with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over a new post-Brexit trade deal for Northern Island, No 10 mentioned.

3.China's top diplomat Wang Yi denounced the US's "hysterical" and "absurd" response to an alleged Chinese spy balloon incident.

Beijing, after initial hesitation, acknowledged ownership of the balloon. But it has constantly denied allegations that the flying object was for surveillance, stressing it was a "civilian airship used for research" and that it entered the US airspace "completely accidentally".

The incident has escalated already simmering tensions between the two superpowers.

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