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EU Considers Strengthening Aspides Mission Amid Rising Houthi Attacks

The European Union is considering additional measures to reinforce its naval mission in the Red Sea as concerns grow over renewed Houthi attacks and their potential impact on international maritime traffic. Speaking to journalists on Monday, October 12, ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in......

EU Considers Strengthening Red Sea Naval Mission Amid Intensified Houthi Attacks

The European Union is considering additional measures to reinforce its naval presence in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks intensify, with a possible expansion of its Aspides mission among the options under discussion. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,......

How Ukraine’s Reported Lima Technology Could Challenge Russia’s Missile Attacks

As Russia intensifies missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, a reported Ukrainian electronic warfare system known as “Lima” has drawn attention for a potentially different approach to air defence: disrupting a missile’s navigation rather than destroying it in flight. The technology......

A tanker hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

A tanker has been struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report published on Sunday by the British maritime security agency UKMTO. The incident occurs as this strategic waterway remains at the heart of ongoing tensions in the Middle East. In a preliminary statement,......

EU calls for more ships to strengthen Operation Aspides in the Red Sea

The European Union is seeking to strengthen its naval presence in the Red Sea as security risks continue to affect one of the world's most important maritime corridors. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called on member states to provide additional vessels for Operation ASPIDES, saying the......

Moroccan company unveils autonomous drone prototype with claimed 2,000-kilometre range

Moroccan defence technology company Ballistic Defense System (BDS) has announced the completion of the first prototype of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle, highlighting the growing involvement of Moroccan companies in the development of advanced defence and aerospace technologies. The company announced......

EU condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Red Sea tensions escalate

The European Union has stepped up its criticism of Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, warning that the escalation is adding further pressure to an already fragile regional security environment. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the attacks following discussions with Saudi Foreign Minister......

IMO warns of growing attacks on merchant ships as maritime security deteriorates

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has warned of a growing number of attacks against commercial vessels as geopolitical conflicts increasingly disrupt some of the world's most important shipping routes. The UN agency has called on governments to ensure that merchant ships and seafarers......

Morocco calls for international code of conduct to protect freedom of navigation

Morocco has called for the creation of an international code of conduct aimed at strengthening security in strategic maritime straits and safeguarding freedom of navigation, as growing geopolitical tensions continue to put pressure on major global shipping routes. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita made......