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    Ships sail in formation during Phoenix Express 2026 [Image 2 of 4]

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    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.

    MEDITERRANEAN SEA

    09.12.2026

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

    From left, Turkish Navy Gabya-class frigate TCG Gaziantep (F 490), Tunisian National Navy multi-service offshore patrol vessel TNS Sophonisbe (P 613), Royal Moroccan Navy Floréal-class frigate RMNS Mohammed V (611), 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 09:02
    Photo ID: 9934236
    VIRIN: 260911-O-N0901-1003
    Resolution: 6984x4660
    Size: 8.31 MB
    Location: MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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