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Partner nations work together using a sea vision tool called SMARTMast, 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 partners in order to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Stephanie Butler \/ RELEASED).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cutlass Express 2026 (CE26) arrives at a decisive moment for maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean, where drug trafficking, human smuggling, and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing continue to threaten coastal economies and regional stability. More than half of African regional economic activity relies on safe and lawful use of the maritime environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Illicit maritime activity thrives in vast, lightly monitored waters, placing significant pressure on African nations charged with protecting their maritime domains. CE26 focuses on strengthening maritime governance, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and improving coordinated regional responses\u2014core elements needed to counter these persistent threats.<\/p>\n

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\u201cExercises like Cutlass Express are no longer just about interoperability; they are about how fast we introduce and integrate cutting\u2011edge technology to address real\u2011world threats,\u201d said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jared Bindl, Chief of Science, Technology, and Innovation at U.S. Africa Command.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

STRENGTHENING MARITIME GOVERNANCE TO COUNTER TRAFFICKING AND IUU FISHING<\/b><\/p>\n

Nations participating in CE26 train together to sharpen their ability to disrupt maritime trafficking networks and illegal fishing operations, both of which directly undermine regional prosperity. CE26 focuses on improving maritime domain awareness, building tactical interdiction skills, and enhancing information\u2011sharing in the Maritime Operations Centers (MOCs). These capabilities are foundational to deterring illicit actors who rely on unmonitored waters to move narcotics, smuggle people, or exploit fisheries.<\/p>\n

Protecting Africa\u2019s maritime environment is a shared strategic priority for U.S. Africa Command and its African partners. By strengthening maritime institutions and improving coordination at sea, African partner nations are better able to safeguard coastal resources and reinforce rule\u2011of\u2011law across the region.<\/p>\n

INNOVATION AT SEA: EXPANDING PARTNERS\u2019 ABILITY TO DETECT AND DISRUPT ILLICIT ACTIVITY<\/b><\/p>\n

A central theme of CE26 is the adoption of practical, adaptable technologies that enhance awareness in large or remote maritime regions. SmartMast, SeaVision, and Lightfish are examples of systems that give operators a clearer picture of their waters by detecting vessel movement, highlighting night\u2011time anomalies and feeding real\u2011time information into regional command\u2011and\u2011control centers. These tools enable small patrol craft to detect and report potential illicit maritime activity, including signs of illegal fishing or trafficking, and rapidly pass that information to national and regional maritime operations centers that coordinate responses<\/p>\n

By expanding maritime awareness and improving how information moves between ships and operations centers, U.S. Africa Command and its African partners are strengthening their ability to protect coastal waters, counter illicit activity, and respond more effectively to emerging maritime threats.<\/p>\n

BUILDING AN INTEGRATED REGIONAL RESPONSE AGAINST ILLICIT MARITIME NETWORKS<\/b><\/p>\n

CE26 includes advanced visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drills, command\u2011post exercises and information\u2011sharing scenarios that replicate real\u2011world interdiction operations. These events challenge partner nations to coordinate investigations, track suspicious vessels and execute controlled boardings\u2014skills essential for counter\u2011narcotics and counter\u2011IUU fishing missions across the Western Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n

The exercise also reinforces the importance of synchronized, multinational action. U.S. Africa Command highlights that maritime cooperation enables partners to protect territorial waters, respond to crises, and counter illegal activity that transcends national boundaries. Improving interoperability across navies and coast guards strengthens deterrence and supports regional governance efforts.<\/p>\n

CE26 demonstrates what is possible when innovation and partnership converge. Emerging technologies, from SmartMast to unmanned vessels like Lightfish, are helping partner nations build the situational awareness needed to identify traffickers, disrupt illicit networks and prevent illegal fishing across vast maritime zones. These advances directly support the long\u2011term stability and economic resilience of East African coastal nations.<\/p>\n

As Lt. Col. Bindl noted, deploying new sensor technologies across the exercise \u201cis fundamentally enhancing our collective ability to secure the seas and counter illicit maritime activities.\u201d The result is a stronger, more integrated maritime security environment\u2014one where partner nations have the tools, training and shared operational picture needed to defend their waters and protect the region\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

By U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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