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 ...

Small tsunami in Vanuatu after 7.7 magnitude quake hits South Pacific

 

South Pacific

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean created small Tsunami waves in Vanuatu on Friday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said as waves measuring less than 1.5 feet were experienced off Lenakel, a port town in the small island nation.

Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office called on citizens to temporarily shift from coastal areas to higher grounds, asking people to listen to their radios for updates and take other precautionary steps.

Meanwhile, New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency also warned residents in coastal areas of strong and unusual currents. Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, Guam, and other Pacific Islands have also been warned to look out for small waves.

According to the USGS, the tremor’s epicenter was near the Loyalty Islands - east of Australia, north of New Zealand, and southwest of Fiji. It was 37 km deep in an area that is part of the "Ring of Fire" - a region of intense seismic activity.

The Pacific region - home to the vulnerable area - has been experiencing a series of powerful earthquakes lately. A 7.8 magnitude quake 


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