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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A drone sits in the middle of an open space with its lights on at night. City lights and the outline of a mountain range are in the background.

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A team of Defense Department drone operators and experts test the technical capabilities of various uncrewed aerial systems during a Defense Innovation Unit prize challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 6, 2024. The tests ensure the drones are safe, cybersecure and meet DOD requirements.

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