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Formidable Shield

Soldiers aim at drones with Avenger air defense systems during Formidable Shield in Hebrides, Scotland, May 14, 2025. Formidable Shield 25 is the largest at-sea live fire exercise in the European theater, bringing together naval, air and ground forces from 10 NATO allies and partners.

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