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P-8A Poseidon Patrols the Western Indian Ocean for Cutlass Express 2026

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

Feb. 10, 2026 | 0:37

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to Commander, Task Force 67 (CTF-67) conducts a maritime surveillance flight over the Western Indian Ocean during exercise Cutlass Express 2026, Feb. 17, 2026. Exercise Cutlass Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), is a multinational maritime exercise designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement capacity, promote national and regional security in East Africa, and increase interoperability between the U.S., African, and international partners. This reel highlights the P-8A's critical role in providing real-time maritime domain awareness to partner nations, contributing to the overall security and stability of the region.