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July 5, 2021 | International, Aerospace, C4ISR

Rafael combines AI and automatic target recognition in new Sea Breaker missile

The need for better target recognition is important in environments with moving targets and near civilians.

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2021/07/02/rafael-combines-ai-and-automatic-target-recognition-in-new-sea-breaker-missile/

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    Navy Seeks New Multi-Engine Trainer Aircraft

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