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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A service member stands on the deck of a ship as an unmanned aerial system approaches from above as seen in silhouette.

Eyes in the Sky

A V-BAT unmanned aerial system recovers aboard the USS Carter Hall in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 9, 2024. The V-BAT provides the capability to increase maritime awareness through use of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensors.

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  • Tags: Navy
  • Credit: Marine Corps Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo VIRIN: 240209-M-GH793-2011F.JPG
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