France Deploys Frigates for EU's Aspides Naval Mission in Red Sea

France is set to deploy two frigates as part of the EU's Aspides mission in the Red Sea, announced by President Macron. The mission aims purely at defensive and escort operations, with collaboration from European and non-European states, discussed during meetings in Cyprus.

France will deploy two frigates to participate in the European Union's naval mission known as Aspides in the Red Sea. The announcement was made by French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.

Macron emphasized the mission's defensive and escort nature during a meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Cyprus.

The initiative is being developed in collaboration with both European and non-European nations, underscoring the region's strategic importance amid increasing maritime security concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)