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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A missile launches out of the ocean and leaves behind spray, smoke and fire during the day.

Making a Splash

An unarmed Navy Trident II D5 Life Extension missile launches from an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine off the coast of Florida, Sept. 17, 2025. The launch was part of a planned test event that demonstrated the continued readiness of the nation's sea-based deterrent.

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