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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

More than a dozen ships sail in formation as seen from slightly above.

In Formation

U.S., Australian, South Korean, New Zealand, French and Japanese naval ships participate in Talisman Sabre in the Coral Sea, July 20, 2025. The exercise is designed to strengthen relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners while enhancing collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns.

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