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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An uncrewed aerial vehicle launches from a ship while a service member stands on the deck with arms raised.

Vertical Launch

A V-BAT uncrewed aerial system launches from the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall during operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 9, 2024. The V-BAT provides the capability to increase maritime awareness through utilization of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensors.

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