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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A frigate participates in an exercise.

Formidable Shield

The Air Defense Frigate Forbin sailed off the coast of Scotland, May 22, 2021. It is taking part in the combined air and missile defense exercise Formidable Shield 2021 off the coast of the United Kingdom.

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