EU operation against Houthi rebels: Frigate Hessen could head to the Red Sea next week. EU plans independent naval mission in Red Sea.
Three warships are planned for deployment. Spain will not send ships to the Sea due to a government dispute due to the dispute over the use of the Suez Canal in South Africa. Some shipping companies have already announced that they no longer want to sail the route due to constant threat from the Houthi militia. The EU also wants to provide escort aircraft, drones and helicopters.