According to information published by the U.S. Department of Defense on July 5, 2021, the Egyptian Navy guided-missile frigate ENS Taba (FFG 916) and Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG) conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the Red Sea.
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| Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), left, Egyptian Navy guided-missile frigate ENS Taba (FFG 916), center, and guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (Picture source: U.S. Department of Defense) |
