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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A missile launches from a ship at sea during the day, leaving behind a trail of smoke.

Missile on the Move

The USS Thomas Hudner fires a land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury at an undisclosed location, March 1, 2026.

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