* SHIPS WITH U.S., ISRAELI OR SAUDI LINKS SHOULD AVOID SAILING THROUGH RED SEA, GULF OF ADEN UNTIL THREAT LEVEL DECREASES -- EU NAVAL FORCE ASPIDES
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July 22, 2026 at 10:44 AM
* SHIPS WITH U.S., ISRAELI OR SAUDI LINKS SHOULD AVOID SAILING THROUGH RED SEA, GULF OF ADEN UNTIL THREAT LEVEL DECREASES -- EU NAVAL FORCE ASPIDES
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The display of the flags of the EU, the EU Military Staff, and our maritime missions ATALANTA and ASPIDES at India’s Republic Day is a powerful symbol of our deepening security cooperation.
It will culminate tomorrow in the signature of our Security and Defence Partnership.
It will culminate tomorrow in the signature of our Security and Defence Partnership.
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The display of the flags of the EU, the EU Military Staff, and our maritime missions ATALANTA and ASPIDES at India’s Republic Day is a powerful symbol of our deepening security cooperation.
It will culminate tomorrow in the signature of our Security and Defence Partnership.
It will culminate tomorrow in the signature of our Security and Defence Partnership.
Our Aspides naval mission remains on high alert in the Red Sea and stands ready to help keep the maritime corridor open. (4/4)
February 28, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Our Aspides naval mission remains on high alert in the Red Sea and stands ready to help keep the maritime corridor open. (4/4)
🇨🇳⚠️🇩🇪 The Chinese military has targeted a German aircraft in the EU operation ASPIDES with a laser. The endangerment of German personnel and the disruption of the operation are completely unacceptable. The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office today.
July 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🇨🇳⚠️🇩🇪 The Chinese military has targeted a German aircraft in the EU operation ASPIDES with a laser. The endangerment of German personnel and the disruption of the operation are completely unacceptable. The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office today.
#Breaking an official with the EU naval mission Aspides says vessels have been receiving transmission from Iran's revolutionary guards saying no ship is allowed to pass the strait of Hormuz
February 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
#Breaking an official with the EU naval mission Aspides says vessels have been receiving transmission from Iran's revolutionary guards saying no ship is allowed to pass the strait of Hormuz
Europe is helping protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks.
Given the worsening security situation, EU Operation ASPIDES has raised the alert level of its vessels as it continues its escort duties. (2/2)
Given the worsening security situation, EU Operation ASPIDES has raised the alert level of its vessels as it continues its escort duties. (2/2)
September 18, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Europe is helping protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks.
Given the worsening security situation, EU Operation ASPIDES has raised the alert level of its vessels as it continues its escort duties. (2/2)
Given the worsening security situation, EU Operation ASPIDES has raised the alert level of its vessels as it continues its escort duties. (2/2)
ASPIDES is a European Union military mission launched in February 2024, aimed at ensuring maritime security.
July 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
ASPIDES is a European Union military mission launched in February 2024, aimed at ensuring maritime security.
The EU’s Aspides naval mission is already operating in the Red Sea and can be quickly strengthened to protect shipping across the region. This could be the fastest way to provide support. (3/3)
April 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The EU’s Aspides naval mission is already operating in the Red Sea and can be quickly strengthened to protect shipping across the region. This could be the fastest way to provide support. (3/3)
Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz reut.rs/4doqFCV
Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Sunday that he was sceptical about a potential widening of the European Union's Aspides naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz.
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March 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz reut.rs/4doqFCV
EU naval operations EUNAVFOR ASPIDES and ATALANTA are indispensable to safeguarding maritime security in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.
It was impressive to see the professionalism and commitment of the crews on the Italian and Spanish navy vessels firsthand. (1/2)
It was impressive to see the professionalism and commitment of the crews on the Italian and Spanish navy vessels firsthand. (1/2)
July 16, 2026 at 12:36 PM
EU naval operations EUNAVFOR ASPIDES and ATALANTA are indispensable to safeguarding maritime security in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.
It was impressive to see the professionalism and commitment of the crews on the Italian and Spanish navy vessels firsthand. (1/2)
It was impressive to see the professionalism and commitment of the crews on the Italian and Spanish navy vessels firsthand. (1/2)
• Share satellite data via EMSA
• Reinforce Operation Aspides
• Work closely with Middle East and Gulf partners to strengthen our partnerships.
Including on connectivity, which can take the stress out of the Strait.
• Reinforce Operation Aspides
• Work closely with Middle East and Gulf partners to strengthen our partnerships.
Including on connectivity, which can take the stress out of the Strait.
April 17, 2026 at 1:54 PM
• Share satellite data via EMSA
• Reinforce Operation Aspides
• Work closely with Middle East and Gulf partners to strengthen our partnerships.
Including on connectivity, which can take the stress out of the Strait.
• Reinforce Operation Aspides
• Work closely with Middle East and Gulf partners to strengthen our partnerships.
Including on connectivity, which can take the stress out of the Strait.
German Foreign Office:
The Chinese military has targeted a German aircraft in the EU operation ASPIDES with a laser deployment
The endangerment of German personnel&disruption of the operation are completely unacceptable.The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office regarding this matter
The Chinese military has targeted a German aircraft in the EU operation ASPIDES with a laser deployment
The endangerment of German personnel&disruption of the operation are completely unacceptable.The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office regarding this matter
July 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
German Foreign Office:
The Chinese military has targeted a German aircraft in the EU operation ASPIDES with a laser deployment
The endangerment of German personnel&disruption of the operation are completely unacceptable.The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office regarding this matter
The Chinese military has targeted a German aircraft in the EU operation ASPIDES with a laser deployment
The endangerment of German personnel&disruption of the operation are completely unacceptable.The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office regarding this matter
Fürs Protokoll: Der Bundestag hat aktuell vorzeitig vier Auslandseinsätze der #Bundeswehr verlängert: Aspides, UNMISS, Sea Guardian und Irini (und dank Deutschlandfunk-Übertragung konnte ich das live verfolgen)
January 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Fürs Protokoll: Der Bundestag hat aktuell vorzeitig vier Auslandseinsätze der #Bundeswehr verlängert: Aspides, UNMISS, Sea Guardian und Irini (und dank Deutschlandfunk-Übertragung konnte ich das live verfolgen)
Sentinel-2 imagery, critical for both civilian maritime safety and military surveillance, has faced interruptions that Hunterbrook identified as lining up with EUNAVFOR's Operation Aspides, an escort mission to protect commercial shipping from Houthi threats.
May 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Sentinel-2 imagery, critical for both civilian maritime safety and military surveillance, has faced interruptions that Hunterbrook identified as lining up with EUNAVFOR's Operation Aspides, an escort mission to protect commercial shipping from Houthi threats.
As a symbol of our deepening bond, personnel from our EU naval operations, Atalanta and Aspides, are taking part in the parade for the first time.
Tomorrow, at the Summit, we will take our relationship forward by signing the EU–India Security and Defence Partnership. (2/2)
Tomorrow, at the Summit, we will take our relationship forward by signing the EU–India Security and Defence Partnership. (2/2)
January 26, 2026 at 8:11 AM
As a symbol of our deepening bond, personnel from our EU naval operations, Atalanta and Aspides, are taking part in the parade for the first time.
Tomorrow, at the Summit, we will take our relationship forward by signing the EU–India Security and Defence Partnership. (2/2)
Tomorrow, at the Summit, we will take our relationship forward by signing the EU–India Security and Defence Partnership. (2/2)
Together, we must defend freedom of navigation, protect open and resilient supply chains, as well as deepen cooperation between EU operations ATALANTA and ASPIDES and the Indian navy to uphold security in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. (2/2)
July 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Together, we must defend freedom of navigation, protect open and resilient supply chains, as well as deepen cooperation between EU operations ATALANTA and ASPIDES and the Indian navy to uphold security in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. (2/2)
❗️The 🇨🇳Chinese military used a laser to target a 🇩🇪German aircraft during the 🇪🇺EU operation ASPIDES.
July 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
❗️The 🇨🇳Chinese military used a laser to target a 🇩🇪German aircraft during the 🇪🇺EU operation ASPIDES.
Belgium set to send frigate to EU’s Aspides mission in late October
Belgium set to send frigate to EU’s Aspides mission in late October
Frigate Leopold I could sail for the Red Sea by late October or early November
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September 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Belgium set to send frigate to EU’s Aspides mission in late October
Their work helps keep some of the world's most vital shipping lanes open.
Aspides has already protected more than 670 merchant vessels against the threat of Houthi attacks, while Atalanta is playing a pivotal role in combatting piracy and deterring arms trafficking off the Somali coast. (2/2)
Aspides has already protected more than 670 merchant vessels against the threat of Houthi attacks, while Atalanta is playing a pivotal role in combatting piracy and deterring arms trafficking off the Somali coast. (2/2)
July 16, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Their work helps keep some of the world's most vital shipping lanes open.
Aspides has already protected more than 670 merchant vessels against the threat of Houthi attacks, while Atalanta is playing a pivotal role in combatting piracy and deterring arms trafficking off the Somali coast. (2/2)
Aspides has already protected more than 670 merchant vessels against the threat of Houthi attacks, while Atalanta is playing a pivotal role in combatting piracy and deterring arms trafficking off the Somali coast. (2/2)
Das chinesische Militär hat mit einem Lasereinsatz ein deutsches Flugzeug in der EU-Operation #ASPIDES ins Visier genommen. Die Gefährdung von deutschem Personal & Störung des Einsatzes sind vollkommen inakzeptabel. Der chinesische Botschafter wurde dazu heute ins AA einbestellt.
July 8, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Das chinesische Militär hat mit einem Lasereinsatz ein deutsches Flugzeug in der EU-Operation #ASPIDES ins Visier genommen. Die Gefährdung von deutschem Personal & Störung des Einsatzes sind vollkommen inakzeptabel. Der chinesische Botschafter wurde dazu heute ins AA einbestellt.
Today, we looked at diplomatic, economic, and security measures to restore safe passage, alongside working with the shipping industry.
The EU’s Aspides naval mission has already assisted 1,700 ships in the Red Sea and must be scaled up. We cannot afford to lose another critical trade route. (2/3)
The EU’s Aspides naval mission has already assisted 1,700 ships in the Red Sea and must be scaled up. We cannot afford to lose another critical trade route. (2/3)
April 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Today, we looked at diplomatic, economic, and security measures to restore safe passage, alongside working with the shipping industry.
The EU’s Aspides naval mission has already assisted 1,700 ships in the Red Sea and must be scaled up. We cannot afford to lose another critical trade route. (2/3)
The EU’s Aspides naval mission has already assisted 1,700 ships in the Red Sea and must be scaled up. We cannot afford to lose another critical trade route. (2/3)
EU-buitenlandchef Kaja Kallas: veel meer marineschepen nodig in Rode Zee. De dreiging van Houthi's is toegenomen. Momenteel zijn er zes schepen onder EU-missie Aspides. Kallas denkt aan meer dan tien. Meer: marineschepen.nl/nieuws/Kaja-...
EU-buitenlandchef Kallas: veel meer marineschepen nodig in Rode Zee.
Operatie Aspides.
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September 24, 2026 at 2:13 PM
EU-buitenlandchef Kaja Kallas: veel meer marineschepen nodig in Rode Zee. De dreiging van Houthi's is toegenomen. Momenteel zijn er zes schepen onder EU-missie Aspides. Kallas denkt aan meer dan tien. Meer: marineschepen.nl/nieuws/Kaja-...
Die Erweiterung der EU Mission Aspides auf die Straße von Hormuz war schon bei Kriegsbeginn eine gute Idee und wäre immer noch ein gangbarer Weg, damit die EU Staaten in der Region etwas Konkretes zur Wahrung ihrer Interessen tun.
April 15, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Die Erweiterung der EU Mission Aspides auf die Straße von Hormuz war schon bei Kriegsbeginn eine gute Idee und wäre immer noch ein gangbarer Weg, damit die EU Staaten in der Region etwas Konkretes zur Wahrung ihrer Interessen tun.
#Italy to escort its own ships through the Red Sea over Aspides delays
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#Trump #TrumpFascist #TrumpTraitor #donaldtrump #TrumpRapist #TrumpLies #Russia #TrumpRacist #Fascism #TrumpPedophile #terrorism #Censorship #RussianAsset #TrumpStinks #USWarCrimes
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Italy to escort its own ships through the Red Sea over Aspides delays | Euractiv
Rome weighs using Italian naval assets already deployed under EU mission
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September 20, 2026 at 12:16 PM
#Italy to escort its own ships through the Red Sea over Aspides delays
#Trump #TrumpFascist #TrumpTraitor #donaldtrump #TrumpRapist #TrumpLies #Russia #TrumpRacist #Fascism #TrumpPedophile #terrorism #Censorship #RussianAsset #TrumpStinks #USWarCrimes
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#Trump #TrumpFascist #TrumpTraitor #donaldtrump #TrumpRapist #TrumpLies #Russia #TrumpRacist #Fascism #TrumpPedophile #terrorism #Censorship #RussianAsset #TrumpStinks #USWarCrimes
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📍Entre Suez et Ormuz | Opération ASPIDES 🇪🇺
Engagement total 💪 des armées 🇫🇷 pour sécuriser une voie maritime essentielle dans un contexte régional tendu.
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June 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
📍Entre Suez et Ormuz | Opération ASPIDES 🇪🇺
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