The French warship 'Mistral' lies off Frejus, southeastern France, October 5, 2006 during the 'Brillant Midas' NATO operation. The forces are taking part in a maritime and amphibious exercise in the Mediterranean. Ten nations of NATO are committed in this exercise with 30 warships, 6 submarines, 35 aircraft and more than 5,000 soldiers. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (FRANCE)