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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Nine aircraft fly over four ships and two submarines sailing in formation at sea.

Valiant Formation

U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aircraft and vessels move in formation as part of Valiant Shield 2026 in the Philippine Sea, June 21, 2026. Valiant Shield is a biennial training exercise conducted by U.S. and partner nation forces in the western Pacific Ocean, focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land and cyberspace.

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