American and allied forces exercise with Mauritius

American and allied forces exercise with Mauritius

Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 has commenced in Port Louis, Mauritius, bringing together 19 partner and allied nations for maritime security training across Mauritius and Seychelles from 2 to 12 February, the U.S. Navy stated. The exercise is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and enabled by U.S. Sixth Fleet, with Mauritius hosting this year’s iteration. According to the U.S. Navy, the aim is to improve maritime law enforcement capacity, …