In parallel, Member States this week have authorised Operation @EUNAVFOR ATALANTA to begin conducting flag verification boardings of suspected Russian shadow fleet vessels, in the same way Operation IRINI does. This decision further tightens the net. (3/3)
July 22, 2026 at 12:38 PM
In parallel, Member States this week have authorised Operation @EUNAVFOR ATALANTA to begin conducting flag verification boardings of suspected Russian shadow fleet vessels, in the same way Operation IRINI does. This decision further tightens the net. (3/3)
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)
Just a reminder, the EU has been operating a naval mission in the seas around Yemen to keep freedom of navigation open "at great cost" since 2008. A number of non-EU countries have contributed, including Ukraine... not the US though. I guess you could call that American free-loading. eunavfor.eu
March 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Just a reminder, the EU has been operating a naval mission in the seas around Yemen to keep freedom of navigation open "at great cost" since 2008. A number of non-EU countries have contributed, including Ukraine... not the US though. I guess you could call that American free-loading. eunavfor.eu
According to a release from the French General Staff and EUNAVFOR, on an unspecified date, a FREMM multi-mission frigate of the French Navy shot down a Houthi drone at close range in the Red Sea.
April 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
According to a release from the French General Staff and EUNAVFOR, on an unspecified date, a FREMM multi-mission frigate of the French Navy shot down a Houthi drone at close range in the Red Sea.
der arbeitsnachweis von jens koeppen:
March 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
der arbeitsnachweis von jens koeppen:
Rotes Meer: "Die Luftverteidigungsfregatte HESSEN hat soeben mit Verlassen des Einsatzgebiets ihre Beteiligung an EUNAVFOR ASPIDES beendet." teilt das Verteidigungsministerium heute morgen mit
April 20, 2024 at 7:15 AM
Rotes Meer: "Die Luftverteidigungsfregatte HESSEN hat soeben mit Verlassen des Einsatzgebiets ihre Beteiligung an EUNAVFOR ASPIDES beendet." teilt das Verteidigungsministerium heute morgen mit
Good news!
Hellas Aphrodite #HellasAphrodite crew rescued by #EUNAVFOR #Navy #EU #Europe
#LloydsList
#Piracy #IndianOcean #IO
www.lloydslist.com/LL1155417/He...
Hellas Aphrodite #HellasAphrodite crew rescued by #EUNAVFOR #Navy #EU #Europe
#LloydsList
#Piracy #IndianOcean #IO
www.lloydslist.com/LL1155417/He...
Hellas Aphrodite crew liberated by navy
The ship’s crew were liberated by a Eunavfor vessel after several hours in the vessel’s citadel
www.lloydslist.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Good news!
Hellas Aphrodite #HellasAphrodite crew rescued by #EUNAVFOR #Navy #EU #Europe
#LloydsList
#Piracy #IndianOcean #IO
www.lloydslist.com/LL1155417/He...
Hellas Aphrodite #HellasAphrodite crew rescued by #EUNAVFOR #Navy #EU #Europe
#LloydsList
#Piracy #IndianOcean #IO
www.lloydslist.com/LL1155417/He...
EUNAVFOR MED IRINI is the EU’s naval operation in the Mediterranean, monitoring shipping and carrying out boardings and inspections to help enforce international rules at sea.
This is about protecting international security, seas, and environment.
This is about protecting international security, seas, and environment.
August 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM
EUNAVFOR MED IRINI is the EU’s naval operation in the Mediterranean, monitoring shipping and carrying out boardings and inspections to help enforce international rules at sea.
This is about protecting international security, seas, and environment.
This is about protecting international security, seas, and environment.
Mandatsverlängerung
Beteiligung der Marine an EUNAVFOR ASPIDES im Roten Meer soll fortgeführt werden
www.bmvg.de/de/aktuelles...
Beteiligung der Marine an EUNAVFOR ASPIDES im Roten Meer soll fortgeführt werden
www.bmvg.de/de/aktuelles...
Beteiligung der Marine an EUNAVFOR ASPIDES im Roten Meer soll fortgeführt werden
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, dass die Bundeswehr sich weiter am EU-Einsatz ASPIDES im Roten Meer beteiligen soll.
www.bmvg.de
October 1, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Mandatsverlängerung
Beteiligung der Marine an EUNAVFOR ASPIDES im Roten Meer soll fortgeführt werden
www.bmvg.de/de/aktuelles...
Beteiligung der Marine an EUNAVFOR ASPIDES im Roten Meer soll fortgeführt werden
www.bmvg.de/de/aktuelles...
❗️On 30 August 2026, forces of the EU operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI boarded the oil tanker MV SUN in the Mediterranean Sea, suspected of sailing under a false flag in breach of international maritime law. This was announced by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas.
August 31, 2026 at 1:01 PM
❗️On 30 August 2026, forces of the EU operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI boarded the oil tanker MV SUN in the Mediterranean Sea, suspected of sailing under a false flag in breach of international maritime law. This was announced by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas.
The Italian Navy’s PPA ITS Thaon di Revel has boarded the EU-sanctioned Shadow Fleet tanker Toa Payoh in the central Mediterranean during an Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI mission 🇮🇹
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Italian Navy Boards Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker Under Operation IRINI - Naval News
The Italian Navy’s PPA ITS Thaon di Revel has boarded the EU-sanctioned Shadow Fleet tanker Toa Payoh in the central Mediterranean during an Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI mission.
www.navalnews.com
August 3, 2026 at 12:29 PM
The Italian Navy’s PPA ITS Thaon di Revel has boarded the EU-sanctioned Shadow Fleet tanker Toa Payoh in the central Mediterranean during an Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI mission 🇮🇹
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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.
Operation EUNAVFOR Aspides is a defensive EU maritime mission launched in February 2024 to protect international shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks.
The Houthis have decided to resume missile and drone attacks on Israel and maritime vessels
2/2
The Houthis have decided to resume missile and drone attacks on Israel and maritime vessels
2/2
February 28, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Operation EUNAVFOR Aspides is a defensive EU maritime mission launched in February 2024 to protect international shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks.
The Houthis have decided to resume missile and drone attacks on Israel and maritime vessels
2/2
The Houthis have decided to resume missile and drone attacks on Israel and maritime vessels
2/2
www.operationirini.eu/about-us/
On 11 March 2025, EU Council Decision 2025/488 extended the EU mandate of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI until 31 March 2027 and expanded its scope by adding a new task: Enhancing Maritime Situational Awareness (MSA) (...)
On 11 March 2025, EU Council Decision 2025/488 extended the EU mandate of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI until 31 March 2027 and expanded its scope by adding a new task: Enhancing Maritime Situational Awareness (MSA) (...)
Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI: Mission
The Operation, named EUNAVFOR MED IRINI was launched on 31 March2020. Its core task is the implementation of the UN arms embargo on Libya.
www.operationirini.eu
August 31, 2026 at 1:46 PM
www.operationirini.eu/about-us/
On 11 March 2025, EU Council Decision 2025/488 extended the EU mandate of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI until 31 March 2027 and expanded its scope by adding a new task: Enhancing Maritime Situational Awareness (MSA) (...)
On 11 March 2025, EU Council Decision 2025/488 extended the EU mandate of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI until 31 March 2027 and expanded its scope by adding a new task: Enhancing Maritime Situational Awareness (MSA) (...)
April 7, 2026 at 5:51 AM
🚨 EU forces boarded a Russian shadow fleet tanker near Sicily to inspect the sanctioned vessel suspected of helping Moscow evade oil sanctions.
militarnyi.com/en/news/eu-n...
militarnyi.com/en/news/eu-n...
EU Naval Mission Boards Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Toa Payoh
A European Union naval mission led by Italy, EUNAVFOR MED, boarded the Toa Payoh tanker, which is part of Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
militarnyi.com
August 2, 2026 at 5:54 PM
🚨 EU forces boarded a Russian shadow fleet tanker near Sicily to inspect the sanctioned vessel suspected of helping Moscow evade oil sanctions.
militarnyi.com/en/news/eu-n...
militarnyi.com/en/news/eu-n...
📍Mer Rouge | Une frégate 🇫🇷 engagée dans l’opération EUNAVFOR ASPIDES :
➡️ 3 missions d’escortes de navires de commerce menées dans une zone exposée à des menaces persistantes.
🎯 Contribution à la sécurité maritime, à la lutte contre les trafics et à la liberté de navigation de Suez à Ormuz.
➡️ 3 missions d’escortes de navires de commerce menées dans une zone exposée à des menaces persistantes.
🎯 Contribution à la sécurité maritime, à la lutte contre les trafics et à la liberté de navigation de Suez à Ormuz.
August 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📍Mer Rouge | Une frégate 🇫🇷 engagée dans l’opération EUNAVFOR ASPIDES :
➡️ 3 missions d’escortes de navires de commerce menées dans une zone exposée à des menaces persistantes.
🎯 Contribution à la sécurité maritime, à la lutte contre les trafics et à la liberté de navigation de Suez à Ormuz.
➡️ 3 missions d’escortes de navires de commerce menées dans une zone exposée à des menaces persistantes.
🎯 Contribution à la sécurité maritime, à la lutte contre les trafics et à la liberté de navigation de Suez à Ormuz.
Great quality. The spanish also has some footage from #Atalanta #OperationAtalanta #EUNavFor
bsky.app/profile/vess...
bsky.app/profile/vess...
Video from the #EUNAVFOR operation against #Piracy on #HellasAphrodite Hellas Aphrodite
#Atalanta #OperatonAtalanta
Source FB "Estado Mayor de la Defensa. EMAD. España"
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#Atalanta #OperatonAtalanta
Source FB "Estado Mayor de la Defensa. EMAD. España"
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January 24, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Great quality. The spanish also has some footage from #Atalanta #OperationAtalanta #EUNavFor
bsky.app/profile/vess...
bsky.app/profile/vess...
Heute im Kabinett beschlossen:
Bundeswehreinsatz EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
Urheber: AA
Die Bundesregierung wird den Gesetzentwurf jetzt an Bundesrat und Bundestag weiterleiten.
Bundeswehreinsatz EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
Urheber: AA
Die Bundesregierung wird den Gesetzentwurf jetzt an Bundesrat und Bundestag weiterleiten.
Bundeswehreinsatz EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
Heute im Kabinett beschlossen
bundestagszusammenfasser.de
September 30, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Heute im Kabinett beschlossen:
Bundeswehreinsatz EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
Urheber: AA
Die Bundesregierung wird den Gesetzentwurf jetzt an Bundesrat und Bundestag weiterleiten.
Bundeswehreinsatz EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
Urheber: AA
Die Bundesregierung wird den Gesetzentwurf jetzt an Bundesrat und Bundestag weiterleiten.
This is how EUNAVFOR Aspides describes the event over at X.
September 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This is how EUNAVFOR Aspides describes the event over at X.
E’ stata l’Italia a fornire schiavi soldato ad #Almasri.
Ecco le prove.
saritalibre.it/italia-libia...
Ecco le prove.
saritalibre.it/italia-libia...
E' stata l'Italia a fornire schiavi soldato ad Almasri. Ecco le prove.
Gli schiavi soldato venivano catturati in mare su segnalazione della missione Sophia EUNAVFOR MED. Poi venivano ceduti ad Almasri.
saritalibre.it
February 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
E’ stata l’Italia a fornire schiavi soldato ad #Almasri.
Ecco le prove.
saritalibre.it/italia-libia...
Ecco le prove.
saritalibre.it/italia-libia...
Spanish Navy Santa Maria-class ASW frigate ESPS Navarra (F85) coming into Mombasa, Kenya - posted August 12, 2025
SRC: TW-@EUNAVFOR
SRC: TW-@EUNAVFOR
August 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Spanish Navy Santa Maria-class ASW frigate ESPS Navarra (F85) coming into Mombasa, Kenya - posted August 12, 2025
SRC: TW-@EUNAVFOR
SRC: TW-@EUNAVFOR
📍Mer Rouge | Contribution à l'opération maritime européenne EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.
➡️ Soutenir le retour à une navigation sûre et libre de Suez à Ormuz.
➡️ Œuvrer collectivement à la stabilisation durable d’un carrefour maritime essentiel au commerce mondial.
➡️ Soutenir le retour à une navigation sûre et libre de Suez à Ormuz.
➡️ Œuvrer collectivement à la stabilisation durable d’un carrefour maritime essentiel au commerce mondial.
May 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
📍Mer Rouge | Contribution à l'opération maritime européenne EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.
➡️ Soutenir le retour à une navigation sûre et libre de Suez à Ormuz.
➡️ Œuvrer collectivement à la stabilisation durable d’un carrefour maritime essentiel au commerce mondial.
➡️ Soutenir le retour à une navigation sûre et libre de Suez à Ormuz.
➡️ Œuvrer collectivement à la stabilisation durable d’un carrefour maritime essentiel au commerce mondial.