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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A saildrone moves across the water.

Saildrone Explorer

A Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel sails in the Gulf of Aqaba during International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express, Feb. 9, 2022. The exercise is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving more than 60 nations and international organizations committed to enhancing partnerships and interoperability to strengthen maritime security and stability.

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