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CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA (July 16, 2023) UNITAS members from Colombia and the Republic of Korea discuss the Aerosonde MK4.7 Hybrid Quad unmanned aerial vehicle during demonstration of at the Club Naval Castillogrande during UNITAS LXIV, July 16, 2023. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Colombia, it brings together multinational forces from 20 partner nations, including 26 warships/vessels, three submarines, 25 aircraft (fixed wing/helicopter) and approximately 7,000 people. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface, and submarine systems. Forces will conduct operations off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia, and ashore in Covenas and Barranquilla, Colombia, through July 21. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hunter S. Harwell)