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UAE ’ s EDGE Group and Milrem Robotics unveil unmanned ground vehicle with swarming drones
EDGE entity Milrem Robotics , Europe ’ s developer of robotics and autonomous systems , unveiled the THeMIS Combat unmanned ground vehicle , UGV , equipped with the HALCON HUNTER 2-S swarming loitering munition . HALCON is a regional vendor in the design and production of guided weapons systems and beyond . The new THeMIS Combat was unveiled in London at Defence and Security Equipment International .
Wim Strydom , COO of HALCON , said : “ We are proud to be unveiling an advanced technology solution that showcases EDGE ’ s smart weapons and autonomous systems in unison . The THeMIS Combat is an outstanding platform and the HUNTER 2-S loitering munition will complement its autonomous capabilities . This also highlights its dedication to fostering synergies and strategic partnerships across the Group .”
Jüri Pajuste , Defence R & D Director of Milrem Robotics , said : “ Units can manoeuvre the THeMIS Combat with Hunter 2-S drones closer to the enemy line . This allows them to engage closer targets faster or venture farther behind the lines to find suitable targets . Deploying robotic systems across
enemy lines is faster and more efficient than using manned units for the same task .”
The mission proven THeMIS UGV , which is part of robotics programmes in 16 countries , is intended to support dismounted infantry units . It comes equipped with MIFIK – Milrem ’ s Intelligent Functions Kit – which allows for independent mobility of the system , including point-to-point navigation , follow me , obstacle detection , and avoidance .
The HUNTER 2-S is an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle , UAV that features advanced artificial intelligence , AI to perform coordinated missions in a swarm . It is capable of autonomously following a flight plan , coordinating with other drones in the swarm and loitering while seeking and classifying targets until engagement by a man-in-theloop . The HUNTER 2-S has a 2kg payload , cruising altitude of 500m and cruise speed of 90km , h , with an endurance of 45 minutes .
Extreme Networks launches UAE regional datacentre , one of 18 globally
Extreme Networks , a vendor in cloud networking , announced the launch of a new regional datacentre , RDC in the UAE , to meet growing business needs for faster data transmissions , easy access to cloud solutions and heightened data security . Through AI and machine learning functionality with the ExtremeCloud IQ platform , the RDC enables both government and enterprise customers to run their operations more efficiently while in accordance with local data laws .
The new RDC is one of 18 regional datacentres established by Extreme Networks and is expanding the company ’ s cloud footprint globally . It includes the company ’ s industry- cloud management platform ExtremeCloudIQ , which provides network insights and analytics that help organisations streamline operations , gain visibility into network performance and troubleshoot issues .
The need for datacentres in the region continues to grow as local and global companies face added demand for cloud computing , smart services , next generation e-commerce experiences and remote work capabilities . The UAE also recently announced a landmark federal data protection law in 2022 , that requires stricter data protection and storage efforts and also has a cloud first policy , which requires government entities to prioritise cloud solutions when procuring IT services .
Extreme ’ s RDC is crucial to ensuring reliable and low latency services and greater data security and sovereignty .
Maan Al-Shakarchi , Regional Director , Extreme Networks , META : “ The launch of our new regional datacentre in the UAE is proof of our investment in the Middle East ’ s digital acceleration and our commitment to responding to present and future business needs for large enterprises , schools , government agencies and hospitals , among others .”
“ Our solutions provide a digital foundation for businesses to thrive and evolve in an ever-changing technological landscape and with the regional RDC our customers will benefit from increased performance and security . Extreme makes networking simple and flexible and we help our customers make their network a strategic asset to their organisation .”
Maan Al-Shakarchi
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