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

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    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.

    MEDITERRANEAN SEA

    09.12.2026

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

    From left, Italian Navy Cassiopea-class offshore patrol vessel ITS Vega (P 404), French Navy Vulcain-class mine clearance diving support vessel FS Acheron (A613), Royal Moroccan Navy Floréal-class frigate RMNS Mohammed V (611), Tunisian National Navy multi-service offshore patrol vessel TNS Sophonisbe (P 613), and Turkish Navy Gabya-class frigate TCG Gaziantep (F 490) 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: 9934242
    VIRIN: 260911-O-N0901-1006
    Resolution: 6984x4660
    Size: 7.25 MB
    Location: MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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