5 days ago - Named after the Greek word for shields (Greek: Ασπίδες), Operation Aspides—unlike the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian—is a "purely defensive" mission to increase maritime surveillance in the region, provide escort to merchant vessels, and defend against strikes.

The European Union´s Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) OPERATION ASPIDES is an EU defensive maritime security operation under the EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

On February 2025, EU Council decided to prolong the mandate of the operation until 28 February 2026. ASPIDES’ mandate is clear and comprehensive. At its core, the mission aims to contribute to Freedom of Navigation, enhance maritime security, and promote stability in the region.

1 hour ago - Aspides is an EU naval operation launched in the Red Sea in response to Houthi attacks on international shipping in February 2024.

5 days ago - Italy will assume command of the ... escort European merchant shipping. Operation Aspides is the European Union's diplomatic-military maritime security mission, established in 2024 in response to Houthi attacks against ships ...

3 weeks ago - The mission provides defensive escorts and maritime security coverage around the Bab al-Mandab Strait while monitoring key waterways stretching from the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to the Arabian Sea and Strait of Hormuz.

The Bundeswehr has been participating in Operation EUNAVFOR Aspides since 23 February 2024, with its main focus on the Red Sea.

2 weeks ago - The European Union is set to expand its naval mission, Aspides, across the strategically significant Red Sea, Gulf, and Indian Ocean.

On February 2025, EU Council decided to prolong the mandate of the operation until 28 February 2026. ASPIDES’ mandate is clear and comprehensive. At its core, the mission aims to contribute to Freedom of Navigation, enhance maritime security, and promote stability in the region.

3 weeks ago - Military Presence The EU’s naval mission EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, launched in February 2024, has been extended until 28 February 2026.

3 weeks ago - The operation contributes to ... Operation ASPIDES provides defensive maritime security, protects vessels and supports stability along key maritime routes in accordance with international law....

March 20, 2025 - ASPIDES’ mandate is clear and comprehensive, designed to tackle the complex and evolving challenges posed by the security crisis in the region. At its core, the mission contributes to freedom of navigation, enhances maritime security, and ...

March 7, 2024 - The EU operation, called EUNAVFOR Aspides (the ancient Greek word for “shields”), has initial contributions from seven member states: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Spain. It is headquartered in Greece, while Italy is in charge of its operations. Already, four multipurpose frigates are part of the mission: one each from France, Germany, Italy, and Greece.

February 16, 2024 - February 19 marks the launch of European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Aspides, a new maritime mission organized to address growing instability in the Red Sea and complement ongoing U.S.-led operations in the area.

February 20, 2024 - As Houthi attacks on merchant ships ... of the defensive maritime security operation is to restore and safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf....

1 month ago - To remind, the EU’s naval mission EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, launched in February 2024, has been extended until 28 February 2026.

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