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    Ships sail in formation during Phoenix Express 2026 [Image 1 of 4]

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    An aerial photograph shows five naval vessels sailing in a loose diagonal formation across open ocean. The ships appear to be gray-painted military vessels of varying sizes, likely conducting a joint naval exercise or patrol operation. The image is taken from altitude under overcast conditions, giving the scene a muted, hazy appearance.

    MEDITERRANEAN SEA

    09.12.2026

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    U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

    From right, Tunisian National Navy multi-service offshore patrol vessel TNS Sophonisbe (P 613), Turkish Navy Gabya-class frigate TCG Gaziantep (F 490), French Navy Vulcain-class mine clearance diving support vessel FS Acheron (A613), Italian Navy Cassiopea-class offshore patrol vessel ITS Vega (P 404), and Algerian Nation Navy Erradii-class frigate ANS Erradii (910) sail in formation in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Phoenix Express, Sept. 12, 2026. Phoenix Express 2026 is a multinational maritime exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. 6th Fleet under U.S. Naval Forces Africa, bringing together North African, European and U.S. maritime forces as part of a global network of navies to enhance cooperation and expertise in maritime security operations in the southern Mediterranean Sea. (Photo courtesy of Tunisian National Navy)

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 09:03
    Photo ID: 9934234
    VIRIN: 260911-O-N0901-1002
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 4.99 MB
    Location: MEDITERRANEAN SEA
    Web Views: 19
    Downloads: 1

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    An aerial photograph shows five naval vessels sailing in a loose diagonal formation across open ocean. The ships appear to be gray-painted military vessels of varying sizes, likely conducting a joint naval exercise or patrol operation. The image is taken from altitude under overcast conditions, giving the scene a muted, hazy appearance.
    An aerial photograph shows a naval formation of approximately 7-8 warships sailing in a single-file line column across open ocean. The vessels appear to be gray-painted military ships of varying sizes, photographed from an elevated vantage point, likely from an aircraft. Hazy atmospheric conditions reduce visibility, particularly for the more distant vessels in the formation.
    An aerial photograph showing a formation of multiple naval vessels underway on an overcast, grey sea. At least five ships are visible spread across the frame, suggesting a multi-ship naval exercise or transit operation. Visibility is reduced due to hazy, overcast weather conditions.
    An aerial or elevated photograph showing a formation of approximately six naval vessels spread across an open ocean under overcast, hazy conditions. The ships appear to be operating in a loose formation, possibly during a naval exercise or patrol. Weather conditions are poor with low visibility and a grey, cloud-covered sky.

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