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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A missile launches from a desert-like area into a hazy sky, leaving behind clouds of smoke.

Sky Shield

U.S. forces participate in a live-fire event with Patriot missiles during Sky Shield at Udari Range Complex, Kuwait, Dec. 9, 2025. The exercise was designed to expand technical exchanges and advance regional understanding of counter-drone tactics and systems.

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