OSINTdefender(@sentdefender):As a precautionary measure amidst escalation in Yemen involving the Houthis, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced today the EU’s maritime escort mission in the Red Sea, ASPIDES, would be increasing the alert level of vessels participating in the mission. The move comes amidst increased worries that the Houthis may target commercial shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Currently 4 vessels, including an Italian frigate, a French FREMM warship, and a Greek warship, are involved in the rotational mission that saw its mission area overlap with the at the time (late 2024) already ongoing EU naval mission, ATALANTA.

2026.09.18 13:31

As a precautionary measure amidst escalation in Yemen involving the Houthis, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced today the EU’s maritime escort mission in the Red Sea, ASPIDES, would be increasing the alert level of vessels participating in the mission. The move comes amidst increased worries that the Houthis may target commercial shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Currently 4 vessels, including an Italian frigate, a French FREMM warship, and a Greek warship, are involved in the rotational mission that saw its mission area overlap with the at the time (late 2024) already ongoing EU naval mission, ATALANTA.