The recent intensification of hybrid attacks this month alone has demonstrated the range and versatility of this kind of harassment. As on the conventional battlefield, drones have played an increasing role.
The innovative start-ups are focusing on autonomy, embedding AI with hardware, drones and edge computing to supply solutions in
situations where GPS or communications have been disabled by enemy jamming.
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