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

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    An aerial photograph taken from an aircraft showing a naval formation of multiple warships spread across open ocean waters. The ships appear to be conducting a coordinated naval exercise or transit operation under overcast skies. The image is captured through or near the aircraft's wing or fuselage edge visible at the top of the frame.

    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), French Navy Vulcain-class mine clearance diving support vessel FS Acheron (A613), Algerian Nation Navy Erradii-class frigate ANS Erradii (910), Royal Moroccan Navy Floréal-class frigate RMNS Mohammed V (611), and Italian Navy Cassiopea-class offshore patrol vessel ITS Vega (P 404) sail in formation 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: 09.15.2026 09:49
    Photo ID: 9937512
    VIRIN: 260911-O-N0901-1010
    Resolution: 6984x4660
    Size: 6.89 MB
    Location: MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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