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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

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Apr 12, 2024

Emergency services vehicles are seen outside the burning Crocus City Hall concert hall following the shooting incident in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, on March 22, 2024. Gunmen opened fire at a concert hall in a Moscow suburb on March 22, 2024 leaving dead and wounded before a major fire spread through the building, Moscow's mayor and Russian news agencies reported.

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Denies Any Involvement In Terror Attack Near Moscow

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Mar 22, 2024

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

French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video

By Oliver Parken / Updated Mar 20, 2024

Drone kill marks on F/A-18E Super Hornet from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

Navy Super Hornets Are Now Wearing Houthi Drone Kill Marks

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Mar 19, 2024

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 / Updated Mar 12, 2024

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

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Mar 9, 2024

Expeditionary transfer docks and JLOTS could be used to support a Gaza mission but not with risks.

This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Mar 7, 2024

The Barbados-flagged cargo ship True Confidence has been abandoned in the Gulf of Aden following apparent attack that reportedly left it on fire and with casualties among its crew.

Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Mar 6, 2024

ITALIAN NAVY CAIO DUILIO

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

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Mar 4, 2024

German Navy frigate Hessen at sea

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

By Oliver Parken / Updated Feb 28, 2024

Sea Viper missiles being loaded onto HMS Diamond

British Destroyer Rearming In Gibraltar, Heading Back To Red Sea

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Feb 26, 2024

US Navy destroyers have fired around 100 Standard series surface-to-air missiles against Houthi missiles and drones since October, according to a recent report.

Navy Has Fired Around 100 Standard Series Missiles At Houthi Drones, Missiles: Report

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Feb 19, 2024

The crew of a Belize-flagged cargo vessel has been forced to abandon ship after a Houthi missile attack caused significant damage. This is just one of a flurry of new Houthi attacks in and around the Red Sea the past day or so.

Houthi Missile Strike Results In Crew Abandoning Damaged Cargo Ship

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Feb 19, 2024

German frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is returning home.

European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday

By Howard Altman / Updated Feb 16, 2024

Iranian backed militants executed a drone attack on a US base in Eastern Syria.

Iranian-Backed Militia Claims New Attack On U.S. Base In Syria

By Howard Altman / Updated Feb 5, 2024

STANDARD MISSILE-6, SM-6 LAUNCH

Navy’s SM-6 Missile Used In Combat: Report

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Feb 1, 2024