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 ...
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India and UAE in Talks to Address Pricing Norms for Medical Supplies

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India and the UAE are currently in high-level talks to address pricing norms in the Gulf nation that have acted as a barrier to Indian generic drugs and vaccine exports. The UAE, along with other high and middle-income countries in Europe and the Gulf region, use an External Reference Pricing (ERP) policy, where policy makers specify a basket of countries whose prices are used to inform the price of medical supplies in the country.

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While this policy is aimed at ensuring fair pricing for medical supplies, it has also had the unintended consequence of limiting access to affordable healthcare for those in need. India, as a major exporter of generic drugs and vaccines, has been impacted by the UAE's pricing norms. As a result, discussions between the two nations are timely and significant.

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Access to affordable healthcare is a basic human right, and it's crucial that policies and pricing norms do not act as barriers to that right. Collaboration between nations is essential to ensure equitable access to healthcare globally. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare, making India and the UAE's discussions all the more significant.

As the world grapples with the pandemic, it's more important than ever to ensure that access to healthcare is not limited by pricing policies. While the UAE's ERP policy is an important step, it's crucial to ensure that it prioritizes affordability for all. Discussions between India and the UAE are a step in the right direction, and we hope to see more collaboration between nations to ensure access to healthcare for all.

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