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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor in winter gear launches a small unmanned aircraft into the air from snowy terrain.

Puma Launch

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kepono Gowan launches an RQ-20 Puma unmanned aircraft system during Operation Baltic Sentry in southern Finland, Feb. 24, 2025. The NATO-led operation is intended to increase surveillance, information exchange and maritime awareness in the Baltic Sea.

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