“Extra weapons on board”: Frigate “Hessen” on its way to the Red Sea. EU plans to deploy several warships and airborne early warning systems to protect merchant ships against missile and drone attacks.
The Houthi militia, a militant Islamist group, aims to use its attacks to end Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip. “We will never take refuge in a feeling of superiority, but we are well prepared to deal with the threats,” he said.