Red Sea crisis

Frigate bound for Red Sea will have better anti-drone system

The Psara frigate, which will replace Greece's Hydra frigate in the Red Sea around the end of May, will be equipped with a new, even more powerful anti-drone system, Kathimerini understands.

The new electronic system for dealing with drones will have more power and, therefore, a greater range to interfere in the communication of the drone with its operator.

Ship Under Fire: Yemen's Houthis Target Global Trade Routes

Yemen's Houthi rebels have reportedly launched attacks on four ships in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, as per Reuters. The container ship MSC Orion was targeted with a drone in the Indian Ocean. The vessel, flagged by Portugal and owned by Zodiac Maritime, was en route from Portugal to Oman.

US coalition warship shoots down missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

A warship — part of a US-led coalition protecting shipping in the Mideast — intercepted an anti-ship ballistic missile fired over the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, the American military said, marking a new attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels after a recent lull.

EU’s Red Sea naval mission not affected by Iran attack on Israel, commander says

The operations of the European Union's naval mission to the Red Sea have not been affected by Iran's first-ever direct attack on Israel but the force needs more combat ships to protect merchant vessels sailing through "a vast area," its commander told Reuters on Tuesday.

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