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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A missile launches in a field with hills in the background leaving smoke behind.

Missile Launch

Marines launch a missile from an M270 guided multiple launch rocket system during exercise Talisman Saber at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 19, 2021. The exercise is designed to strengthen capabilities to respond to security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.

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