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EMGEPRON and TideWise Will Build Naval Drones for the Brazilian Naval Industry. The Project Is Pioneering in Latin America and Aims to Strengthen National Defense and Security. The First Drone, Called SUPPRESSOR, Will Be Delivered in 2025 and Will Have the Capability for Various Maritime Missions.
EMGEPRON (Naval Project Management Company) and TideWise, companies from the Naval Technology Cluster of Rio de Janeiro, have signed a new contract to build naval drones in the market. The partnership aims to revolutionize Brazil’s Defense and Security Industrial Base, with the production of the first Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) SUPPRESSOR. The project also promises to strengthen the naval industry and national defense, offering capabilities for naval warfare, surveillance, and combating illicit activities. With a budget of 20 million reais, the vessel, developed in partnership with TideWise, is expected to be delivered by the end of 2025.
See: The Brazilian Navy Signs the Contract for the USV SUPPRESSOR
New Project for Building Drones for the Brazilian Naval Industry
EMGEPRON and TideWise, two companies associated with the Naval Technology Cluster of Rio de Janeiro (CTN-RJ), have signed an important contract for the construction of naval drones.
This partnership promises to revolutionize Brazil’s Defense and Security Industrial Base (BIDS) in the coming years.
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This project, pioneering in the country and Latin America, aims to create autonomous surface vessels, providing more versatility and safety in operational environments of the naval industry.
The contract between the two companies includes the design and construction of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), known as SUPPRESSOR.
The first vessel will be 7 meters long, constructed from naval aluminum, powered by diesel propulsion, and equipped with navigation sensors, multibeam sonar, and Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV).
First Vessel of the EMGEPRON and TideWise Project Will Be Delivered in 2023
With an estimated budget of 20 million reais, the completion of the first vessel from EMGEPRON and TideWise is expected by the end of 2025.
The project aims to meet specific demands of operators in the naval industry, prioritizing the control and security of communications.
The ultimate goal is to strengthen the national Defense and Security Sector, providing capability for naval mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and surveillance in maritime, coastal, and riverine waters.
In addition to operating remotely or autonomously, the USV SUPPRESSOR offers versatility and endurance in challenging environments.
Its mobility optimizes logistical and operational costs, being applicable in various situations, such as ensuring navigation, hydrographic surveys, and combating illicit activities, as highlighted by the companies.
Now, the new partnership between EMGEPRON and TideWise for the drone project not only boosts the technological development of the country but also strengthens the national naval industry, ensuring autonomy for the maritime environment.
Source: Petronoticias
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