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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier in tactical gear inspects a counter rocket, artillery and mortar system as another soldier watches against a blue sky.

Inspection Protection

A soldier inspects ammunition in a counter rocket, artillery and mortar system in the Middle East, June 24, 2026. The system uses detection assets to track and destroy incoming threats with a 20 mm Gatling gun.

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