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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Multiple vessels cruise in a calm sea with a blue sky in the background.

In Formation

U.S. Navy and NATO allied ships cruise in a steam formation during Exercise Baltic Operations 2025 in the Baltic Sea, June 5, 2025. The exercise demonstrates the flexibility of maritime forces and strengthens combined response critical to preserving freedom of navigation and regional security.

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