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The US Navy's Task Force 66 launched the Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) from a Seychelles Coast Guard ship during Exercise Cutlass Express 26. The solar-powered drone is designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare. This joint exercise aims to enhance maritime domain awareness and interoperability with Seychelles Navy, while showcasing the Navy's advancements in unmanned systems amid increasing competition with China.