Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie Butler | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 02.12.2026
Seychelles Coast Guard, along with the United States Navy partners secure a Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) after retrieving it aboard the Seychelles Coast Guard vessel Saya De Malha during Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26). CE 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie Butler | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 02.12.2026
Seychelles Coast Guard, along with the United States Navy partners secure a Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) after retrieving it aboard the Seychelles Coast Guard vessel Saya De Malha during Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26). CE 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie Butler | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 02.12.2026
A Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) is hoisted by the crane aboard Seychelles Coast Guard vessel Saya De Malha during Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26). CE 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie Butler | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 02.12.2026
Seychelles Coast Guard (rear) and John Gideon, a contractor from global planning initiatives, prepare to attach the crane hoist hook onto a Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) before bringing it aboard the Seychelles Coast Guard vessel Saya De Malha during Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26). CE 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie Butler | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 02.12.2026
A rigid hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) launched from Seychelles Coast Guard vessel Saya De Malha prepares a Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) to be recovered from the water on to the partner vessel during Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26). CE 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie Butler | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 02.12.2026
A rigid hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) launched from Seychelles Coast Guard vessel Saya De Malha retrieves a Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) during Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26). CE 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie Butler | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 02.12.2026
Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Charles Baker Controls a Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) with a remote off the bow of Seychelles Coast Guard vessel Saya De Malha during Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26). CE 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephanie Butler | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 02.11.2026
A Seychelles rigid hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) approaches the Seychelles Coast Guard vessel La Flèche to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) law enforcement exercise during Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26). CE 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide......
