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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The ships of many navies operate in the sea.

Ship Formation

Ships from the navies of the U.S., Finland and other countries operate together in the Baltic Sea in June 2020. The maritime-focused exercise enhances flexibility and interoperability among NATO allies and partner nations.

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