The Hellenic Frigate HS PSARA, operating under EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, provided close protection support to a merchant vessel crossing the Red Sea, the EU's naval operation announced on 8 July 2026. The operation enhances maritime security, safeguards freedom of navigation, and contributes to the safe passage of commercial shipping in the region. No prior coverage of this specific event exists in the available record.
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