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Six ships sail in formation under a cloudy sky.

Pacific Dragon

Multinational ships sail in formation during Pacific Dragon in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 11, 2024. The exercise is designed to enhance participating forces' ability to work together to track and intercept ballistic missiles.

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