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

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    An aerial photograph shows four naval vessels sailing in a loose formation across open ocean under overcast, hazy conditions. The ships appear to be gray-painted military vessels of varying sizes, consistent with a naval exercise or patrol operation. Visibility is reduced due to fog or mist, giving the scene a muted, monochromatic appearance.

    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), Turkish Navy Gabya-class frigate TCG Gaziantep (F 490), 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: 9937514
    VIRIN: 260911-O-N0901-1011
    Resolution: 6984x4660
    Size: 8.42 MB
    Location: MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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