Red Sea

Latest in Red Sea

The embarked security team aboard the M/V Pumba destroyed a Houthi drone boat before it could cause any damage.

Ship Security Team Appears To Detonate Explosive-Laden Houthi Drone Boat With Gunfire Ship Security Team Appears To Detonate Explosive-Laden Houthi Drone Boat With Gunfire

By Howard Altman

Jul 23 3:35 PM EDT

An EA-18G Growler scored the types first ever air-to-air kill during a recently concluded deployment.

EA-18G Growler Scored Its First Air-To-Air Kill EA-18G Growler Scored Its First Air-To-Air Kill

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 16 12:07 PM EDT

We are seeing the first image of the Houthi drone boat that struck the bulk cargo carrier M/V Tutor.

First Look At Houthi Kamikaze Drone Boat That Struck Cargo Ship In Red Sea First Look At Houthi Kamikaze Drone Boat That Struck Cargo Ship In Red Sea

By Howard Altman

Jun 17 2:32 PM EDT

Houthi drone boat Red Sea

Houthi Drone Boat Strikes Ship For First Time Since Red Sea Crisis Erupted Houthi Drone Boat Strikes Ship For First Time Since Red Sea Crisis Erupted

By Howard Altman

Jun 12 12:31 PM EDT

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) visits Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment, May 10. Throughout the ship’s seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, Carney successfully destroyed Houthi-launched weapons, including land attack cruise missiles, anti-ship ballistic missiles, and unmanned systems.

USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise

By Howard Altman

May 13 3:06 PM EDT

The German Navy frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is headed home.

German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days

By Howard Altman

Apr 22 2:46 PM EDT

The French Navy frigate Alsace has returned from its operational deployment to the Red Sea, with its commander describing what he says is an unprecedented degree of threat against shipping from Houthi drone and missile attacks. The words of Captain Jérôme Henry highlight the challenge being faced in the Red Sea since October last year and also raise questions about the wider readiness of European navies involved in Aspides — the European Union’s naval task force created to protect commercial shipping in the region.

French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 12 5:47 PM EDT

A missile is launched from the Sa'ar 6-class corvette during the series of live-fire tests of the naval version of its Iron Dome missile-defense system, called "C-Dome"at sea on February 21, 2022.

Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 9 12:44 PM EDT

The Danish Armed Forces say one of the country's frigates shot down four Houthi drones during a recent Red Sea deployment. However, other reports say that the ship also suffered serious problems while in the region.

Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 2 8:15 PM EDT

The Navy has established a new forward-deployed MQ-4C detachment at NAS Sigonella in Italy.

MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 1 2:48 PM EDT

A German Mk 88A Super Lynx helicopter piloted by German military service members flies over the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while participating in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020 in the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2020. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 49th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.

German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 21 1:59 PM EDT

A Houthi drone pictured by a French naval helicopter shortly before being shot down

French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video

By Oliver Parken

Mar 20 6:57 PM EDT

Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding

Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 12 4:11 PM EDT

US and allied forces shot down at least 28 drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen today.

Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 9 8:43 PM EST

ITALIAN NAVY CAIO DUILIO

Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 4 2:27 PM EST

German Navy frigate Hessen at sea

German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Feb 28 3:06 PM EST