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    Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) ships HDMS Absalon and FS Normandie conduct fleet manoeuvres and other training serials off the coast of Portugal during Exercise Steadfast Defender 21 [Image 3 of 22]

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    Two gray naval warships are underway at sea under overcast skies. The foreground vessel displays a hull number beginning with '7' and features a prominent sensor/radar mast, while a second stealth-profile frigate is visible in the background. Both vessels appear to be conducting a joint maritime exercise or patrol operation.

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    05.23.2021

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    Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) ships HDMS Absalon and FS Normandie conduct fleet manoeuvres and other training serials off the coast of Portugal on May 23, 2021 during Exercise Steadfast Defender 21 (STDE21). The ships are participating in the Combat Enhancement/Force Integration Training Phase of STDE21, a defensive exercise based on an Article 5 scenario which is designed to deter aggression and respond to crisis if necessary. STDE21’s Maritime Live Exercise is taking place from 20-30 May, 2021 in the waters off Lisbon, Portugal. (NATO photo by Sailor 1st Class Bryan Underwood, Royal Canadian Navy).

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    Date Taken: 05.23.2021
    Date Posted: 05.25.2021 08:12
    Photo ID: 6661514
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