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    Ships sail in formation during Phoenix Express 2026 [Image 3 of 4]

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    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.

    MEDITERRANEAN SEA

    09.12.2026

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

    From left, Tunisian National Navy multi-service offshore patrol vessel TNS Sophonisbe (P 613), French Navy Vulcain-class mine clearance diving support vessel FS Acheron (A613), Turkish Navy Gabya-class frigate TCG Gaziantep (F 490), Algerian Nation Navy Erradii-class frigate ANS Erradii (910), and Italian Navy Cassiopea-class offshore patrol vessel ITS Vega (P 404) 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: 9934238
    VIRIN: 260911-O-N0901-1005
    Resolution: 6984x4660
    Size: 7.22 MB
    Location: MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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