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An unmanned surface vehicle operates in a body of water.

Saildrone Explorer

A Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel is being towed out to sea in the Arabian Gulf off Bahrain’s coast, Jan. 27, 2022. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command began operationally testing the USV as part of an initiative to integrate new unmanned systems and artificial intelligence into U.S. 5th Fleet operations.

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  • Credit: Spc. Natianna Strachen, Army VIRIN: 220127-A-RM286-2035A.JPG
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