190316-N-HI376-1164 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2018) A remote controlled drone launches from the flight deck of the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) during a missile exercise in the Philippine Sea, March 16, 2019. Missile exercises are designed to increase the tactical proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units in an Era of Great Power Competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Graham/Released)