U.S., Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Conduct Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training [Image 2 of 4]

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN

02.08.2026

Photo by Pfc. Nicolas Uker 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

U.S. service members, assigned to Task Force 56, retrieve an Mk 18 Mod 1 Swordfish
unmanned underwater vehicle during an explosive ordnance disposal subject matter
expert exchange with Royal Saudi Naval Forces aboard Naval Support Activity
Bahrain, Feb. 9, 2026. The joint training provided an invaluable opportunity to
strengthen interoperability and advance military-to-military cooperation for an array
of capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Private First Class Nicolas Uker)

• Date Taken: 02.08.2026
• Date Posted: 02.23.2026 03:08
• Photo ID: 9531733
• VIRIN: 260209-A-UN245-1084
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 3.32 MB
• Location: NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, BH