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Maritime Training

The USS Dextrous and unmanned surface vessels sail alongside ships from the Bahraini navy and coast guard during Exercise Diamond Defender 24 in the Persian Gulf, Jan. 9, 2024. The weeklong bilateral exercise is designed to enhance regional maritime security and stability.

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