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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A missile leaves a light orangish streak as it launches against stars in a dark blue sky with a silhouette of a wooded area in the foreground.

Lit Launch

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2025. The test launches are designed to demonstrate that the intercontinental ballistic missile fleet is ready, reliable and effective in leveraging dominance in an era of strategic competition.

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