Virginio Fasan Returns From EU ASPIDES Deployment
On July 23, the frigate Virginio Fasan returned to the naval base of La Spezia at the end of a demanding deployment integrated into the European Operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES device.…
Frigate Victoria to Integrate Into Operation Atalanta
After an intense training and readiness period, the F-80 frigate ‘Victoria’ left Rota Naval Base to integrate into the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) in charge of Operation ‘Atalanta’. The…
Progress of EUNAVFOR Operation Atalanta Updated
Last January, the mandate of Operation ATALANTA was renewed by the European Union. Driven by the commitment of the EU Member States during the last three years, EUNAVFOR Atalanta has…
US and EU Naval Forces Conduct Combined Patrol
A destroyer from U.S. 5th Fleet completed a combined patrol in the Arabian Sea, March 23-24, with ships from Spain and Italy operating under European Union Naval Forces Operation Atalanta.…
ITS Carlo Bergamini on Operation Atalanta Deployment
Constant commitment of the Navy, to guarantee the safety and free use of maritime spaces of national strategic interest and of the entire enlarged Mediterranean region. In this context, the…
Last P-3M Departs EUNAVFOR Operation Atalanta
On 30 November 2022, the Operation Commander (OPCDR) of EU NAVFOR – Operation ATALANTA, Vice Admiral (VADM) José María Núñez Torrente chaired the Farewell Ceremony of the Spanish Maritime Patrol…
Operation IRINI Seizes Illegal Cargo
On 11 October, Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI conducted an inspection of the merchant vessel MV MEERDIJK off the coast of Libya. The ship was found to be transporting vehicles modified…
Brazil Participates in Mare LIBERUM II
Repression of piracy in the area comprised by the Gulf of Aden and the coast of Somalia, in the Middle East, will be intensified with Focused Operations MARE LIBERUM II,…