EU Extends Red Sea Maritime Security Operation Through 2026, Expands Intelligence Sharing

The European Union has extended its maritime security operation in the Red Sea region until February 28, 2026, allocating over €17 million to safeguard freedom of navigation amid ongoing regional tensions.

Operation ASPIDES, headquartered in Larissa, Greece, under Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis’s command, will expand its mandate to include gathering …