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A model aircraft carrier at Sea Air Space 2023 features General Atomics-made aircraft launch system. (Aaron Mehta / Breaking Defense)

SEA AIR SPACE 2023 — Floating through the Sea Air Space 2023 conference this year, there are a number of sights to see, from models of ship-based tech to full-sized missiles, as well as the occasional high-powered Navy official.

Here are a few of the photos from day two of the conference, and check out our continuing coverage of show’s news here.

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A model of the the V246 Vigilant seen at Textron’s booth at Sea Air Space 2023. (Aaron Mehta / Breaking Defense)

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Israel’s IAI used a model of a ship to demonstrate it’s maritime uncrewed system capabilities at Sea Air Space 2023. (Aaron Mehta / Breaking Defense)

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Sea Air Space 2023 is all about modern technology. Here’s a throwback to the days of ship-to-ship cannon fire from the Naval History and Heritage Command. (Aaron Mehta / Breaking Defense)

CNO Speaks at 2023 Sea-Air-Space Exposition

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday tours the 2023 Sea-Air-Space Exposition held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, April 3. (U.S. Navy/Michael B. Zingaro)

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At Sea Air Space 2023, defense giant Northrop Grumman shows off some maritime-centric missiles. (Aaron Mehta / Breaking Defense)

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A panel of Navy officials speak on the Future of Warfighting at the Sea-Air-Space 2023 Exposition, held at the Gaylord Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland, on April 3, 2023. (Photo by Maj. Guster Cunningham III via DVIDS)