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EU Extends Red Sea Maritime Security Operation Through 2026, Expands Intelligence Sharing

The European Union has extended its maritime security operation in the Red Sea region until February 28, 2026, allocating over €17 million to safeguard

Defense

EU Naval Mission Says It Destroyed Aerial Drone In Gulf Of Aden

ATHENS, July 14 (Reuters) – The EU naval mission protecting ships crossing the Red Sea said that its frigate Psara had destroyed an unmanned aerial

Defense

EU Naval Mission Says It Destroyed Two Drones In Gulf Of Aden

ATHENS, July 7 (Reuters) – The EU naval mission protecting ships crossing the Red Sea said its frigate Psara had destroyed two unmanned aerial vehicles

Defense

Fending Off Houthis Requires Double the Fleet, EU Force Says

By Simon Marks (Bloomberg) — A naval force deployed by the European Union to protect vessels in the Red Sea needs to more than double in size because of

Shipping

Finland Joins World’s Largest Maritime Security Partnership

Finland has officially joined the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), becoming the 43rd member of the world’s largest maritime security partnership. Vice

Shipping

Maersk Says Red Sea Still Too Risky to Justify Return

Danish shipping giant Maersk says it will continue to divert its containerships around the Cape of Good Hope due to the continued risk of Houthi attacks in the

Defense

Italian Warship Shoots Down Houthi Drone in Red Sea

The Italian Navy warship, Caio Duilio, shot down a drone in the Red Sea on Saturday. This defensive action was part of the EU’s recently-launched naval

Defense

German Frigate Shoots Down Houthi Drones

BERLIN/LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) – A German warship shot down two drones in the Red Sea on Tuesday amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthis and