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A missile is launched from a military vehicle over arid terrain and into a field, leaving behind smoke.

Defense Demo

U.S. soldiers demonstrate the Avenger air defense system by firing a Stinger missile during African Lion 25 at Ben Ghilouf Training Area, Tunisia, April 27, 2025. The exercise is U.S. Africa Command's largest combined annual exercise and takes place across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia.

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