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Soldiers fire a missile, from rocky terrain near a body of water, leaving a trail of smoke as it ascends.

Fire Zone

Soldiers fire a Stinger missile during Formidable Shield 25 in Andøya, Norway, May 9, 2025. Formidable Shield is a U.S. 6th Fleet-led, multinational exercise focused on integrated air and missile defense that brings together naval, air and ground forces from 10 NATO allies and partners.

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