US Navy, Lockheed Test AI Sonar
4 sources · first reported 2d ago
The US Navy and Lockheed Martin have demonstrated an AI-powered sonar system, SensorMAX, to detect submarines. The system has been tested at RIMPAC 26 and has shown to double the detection range. The collaboration aims to enhance the Navy's submarine-hunting capabilities using artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Why it matters
The development of AI-powered sonar systems like SensorMAX has significant implications for the US Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, enabling them to detect and track submarines more effectively. This technology also highlights the growing importance of AI and ML in modern defense systems.
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