Red Sea Mission Needs More than 10 Warships, EU's Kallas Says
Kaja Kallas said the mission has only six warships now and needs more naval and air assets to protect shipping from Houthi attacks.
- On Monday, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the Aspides naval mission in the Red Sea needs more than 10 warships, calling the security situation "grave" as current deployments fall short of requirements.
- Iran-Aligned Houthis have made rapid advances in recent weeks along the Red Sea coast, complicating shipping routes and threatening European supply chains already strained by rising fuel prices.
- Kallas sent a letter to the EU's 27 member states on September 19 requesting increased naval and air contributions, noting diplomats said only six warships currently operate in the region.
- Italy, a key Aspides participant, announced last Thursday it is preparing an independent naval mission for the area, saying it could not wait for the European Union's response to the crisis.
- Defense and foreign ministers will discuss proposed asset increases at upcoming meetings while officials assess whether Aspides can adequately protect shipping near the Strait amid ongoing Houthi threats.
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Times of IndiaRed Sea mission needs more than 10 warships, EU's Kallas says
The European Union's Red Sea naval mission requires more warships to counter escalating Houthi threats. Currently, six warships are deployed, but at least ten are needed for adequate protection. Houthi advances along the Red Sea coast complicate vital shipping routes and global trade. Italy is preparing its own naval mission to address the growing crisis independently. The EU operation Aspides needs more naval and air assets to ensure regional s…
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EU’s Kallas says Red Sea naval mission needs more than 10 ships
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea would need more than 10 warships, its foreign policy chief said on Monday, adding that for now there weren’t that many in the area. "When Aspides (the EU military ope...
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