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    aegis
    /ˈiːdʒɪs/

    noun

    • 1. the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization: "the negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN"
    • 2. (in classical art and mythology) an attribute of Zeus and Athene (or their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) usually represented as a goatskin shield.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GorgonsGorgons - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · The name 'Gorgon' is associated with the Ancient Greek adjective gorgós (γοργός), which, of an eye or look, means 'grim, fierce, awesome, dazzling', and is thought to derive from the Sanskrit stem garğ. The stem has connotations of noise, and Germanic and Romance languages have many derivatives from this stem referring to the throat (e.g. 'gorge') or the guttural sounds produced in the ...

  3. Jul 1, 2024 · How to say aegis in Greek? Pronunciation of aegis with 2 audio pronunciations and more for aegis.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CyclopesCyclopes - Wikipedia

    Jul 12, 2024 · A first century AD head of a Cyclops from the Roman Colosseum. In Greek mythology and later Roman mythology, the Cyclopes (/ s aɪ ˈ k l oʊ p iː z / sy-KLOH-peez; Greek: Κύκλωπες, Kýklōpes, "Circle-eyes" or "Round-eyes"; singular Cyclops / ˈ s aɪ k l ɒ p s / SY-klops; Κύκλωψ, Kýklōps) are giant one-eyed creatures. Three groups of Cyclopes can be distinguished.

  5. military.einnews.com › news › aegisAegis News Monitoring

    Jul 15, 2024 · Navy Aegis Ashore Installation Will Play Key Role in NATO Missile Defense, Officials Say Aegis Ashore Ballistic Missile Defense site in Romania on Oct. 14, 2021. US Navy Photo The Navy’s Aegis Ashore will play a central role in NATO’s commitment to an integrated air and missile defense, the secretary general announced at the alliance’s …

  6. 2 days ago · 1. Introduction. This document describes the AEGIS family of authenticated encryption with associated data (AEAD) algorithms [], which were chosen as additional finalists for high-performance applications in the Competition for Authenticated Encryption: Security, Applicability, and Robustness (CAESAR).Whilst AEGIS-128 was selected as a winner for this use case, AEGIS-128L has a better security ...

  7. 1 day ago · Ensuring the delivery team’s objectives are well-defined and aligned with expectations is essential. ... If this seems daunting, Aegis is experienced in providing project controls and dispute resolution consulting services for every phase of construction project delivery, ...

  8. Jun 26, 2024 · The Aegis Defence Line, a cornerstone of modern naval defence, stands as a formidable shield against a wide spectrum of threats. This advanced combat system, deployed by navies worldwide, has revolutionized maritime warfare with its unparalleled capabilities in detecting, tracking, and intercepting incoming missiles, aircraft, and other airborne threats.

  9. Jul 16, 2024 · The Aegis Combat System is equipped with numerous weapons to counter air and missile threats.. One of Lockheed Martin’s latest technology investments is the integration of PAC-3 MSE into the Aegis Weapon System and MK41 Vertical Launching System to increase the capability and capacity of US Navy Aegis ships. The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) proved during an initial flight test ...

  10. 4 days ago · Cumberland Infirmary, one of the first projects funded using the PFI. The private finance initiative (PFI) is a procurement method which uses private sector investment in order to deliver public sector infrastructure and/or services according to a specification defined by the public sector. It is a sub-set of a broader procurement approach termed public-private partnership (PPP), with the main ...

  11. Jul 15, 2024 · The Navy’s Aegis Ashore will play a central role in NATO’s commitment to an integrated air and missile defense, the secretary general announced at the alliance’s Washington summit. The ...