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Southern Lightning: NIWC Atlantic, NSWC Crane Advance Navy's Unmanned Mission
A U.S. Navy Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) assigned to Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, maneuvers the Charleston Harbor, South Carolina April 17, 2025 during Exercise Southern Lightning. For the exercise, the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic tested several pieces of equipment as part of their routine scientific mission to enhance the interoperability and performance of various naval communications system configurations and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)
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Tags: hybrid fleet, Silent Swarm, Unmanned Autonomous Systems, Naval Communications, Southern Lightening
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth |  VIRIN: 250417-F-MJ351-1490.JPG
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